Community Impact
Tucson Federal Credit Union Kicks Off 2026 with $106K to Strengthen Education, Housing & Community Programs
Tucson Federal Credit Union has given $106,200 to Southern Arizona communities, directing resources toward education, youth development, housing stability, disability inclusion, law enforcement support, and essential social services across Pima County.
Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates Strong First Year Progress on Social Responsibility Commitments
Unitus Community Credit Union has exceeded all of its first-year targets within its three-year Social Responsibility Commitments initiative, demonstrating measurable progress toward expanding financial opportunity, supporting local businesses, and strengthening community impact.
How Credit Unions Can Put Oregon’s Latest Financial Data to Work for Members
The 2026 Oregon Financial Wellness Scorecard spotlights key economic and personal finance trends across the state.
Credit Unions Come Together for Women Build Day Bringing a Brighter Future for a Southern Arizona Community
Global Women’s Leadership Network – Southern Arizona Sister Society members joined forces with Habitat for Humanity for Women Build Wednesday.
ICCU, LEAP Housing & GoWest Foundation Support Expanding Affordable Homeownership in Idaho
As housing affordability continues to challenge communities across Idaho, a new partnership between ICCU and LEAP Housing is paving pathways to homeownership for working families.
Women Grow Emergency Savings Through Colorado Credit Union’s EmpowerHER Program
The program provided education on personal financial management, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to build financial stability through an emergency savings fund.
A New Path to Homeownership: East Idaho Credit Unions Collaborate on New No-Down-Payment Mortgage Program
A collaboration of four credit unions — Connections Credit Union, Frontier Credit Union, Westmark Credit Union, and ICCU — have banded together to create a 100% mortgage financing program for first-time homebuyers.
Big Conversations Ahead: GoWest’s Upcoming Compliance, BSA & CDFI Learning Opportunities
Staying ahead in today’s regulatory and compliance environment takes more than awareness — it takes preparation. GoWest’s upcoming 2026 seminars […]
Unitus Community Credit Union Strengthens Local Impact with $575,942 in Community Giving in 2025
Unitus Community Credit Union’s total community giving for 2025 reached $575,942, reflecting a continued commitment to creating meaningful impact, deepening connections, and providing direct support to critical community resources across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Invests in Post-Recovery Resilience
Mid Oregon Credit Union donated $75,000 to New Each Morning, funding one full year of operating expenses for The Juniper House, a new, transitional, sober living home empowering women who are graduates of alcohol and drug treatment programs.
Unitus Community Credit Union Helps Eligible Individuals and Families with No Cost Tax Filing
For the fifth consecutive year, Unitus Community Credit Union is partnering with MFS CASH Oregon to provide free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services to the community.
Rivermark Invests $15,000 in New Financial Program to Uplift Domestic Abuse Survivors
Participants in the POWER program will receive a stipend for each session they attend. The sessions will focus on subjects such as savings, expenses, budgeting, and credit.
NW Plus Credit Union’s “Hunger Heroes” Program Raises $20,000 for Local Food Banks
The campaign set an initial goal of raising $10,000 to support six community partners across the Washington markets NW Plus serves, but the effort exceeded expectations and doubled its fundraising goal.
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Build and Save Program Matches Nearly $170,000 to Help Small Business Owners Build Stability and Opportunity
The Unitus Build and Save program combined matched savings, financial education, and personalized coaching to support entrepreneurs.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Becomes First and Only Arizona Credit Union With National Bank On Certification
The Bank On movement, led by the New York–based nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund), works to ensure everyone has access to safe, affordable, and functional banking.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Establishes Innovative Workforce Housing Revolving Loan Fund with Support from GoWest Foundation
Mid Oregon Credit Union’s long-standing dedication to their community aligns perfectly with the goals of the Workforce Housing Revolving Loan Fund initiative, which seeks to address the growing housing affordability crisis in Bend, particularly for middle-income families.
Rivermark Secures $3 Million Grant for Veterans Affordable Housing in Portland
Rivermark Community Credit Union has secured the maximum $3 million grant from the FHLB Des Moines Affordable Housing Program for development of a 44-unit multifamily affordable housing project for veterans and their families.
STCU Celebrates Highly Successful Season of Giving
STCU has surpassed $600,000 in giving this season, which began with $350,000 donated to food security initiatives last fall.
InRoads Credit Union Deepens Community Impact with $175,000 in 2025 Giving
InRoads Credit Union, in partnership with its members and employees, completed the year by contributing $175,778 to more than 50 local charitable organizations and schools in communities across Columbia, Washington, and Multnomah counties.
Powered by Employees: WECU Raises $108,000 to Support United Way
Collected through WECU’s 2025 workplace campaign, this donation marks one of the largest contributions the credit union has made to the nonprofit in its history.
90 Stories to Celebrate 90 Years. Peninsula Credit Union Shares Moments That Matter.
Peninsula Credit Union found a powerful way to bring that philosophy to life by turning everyday acts of service into something lasting: 90 WOW Stories, shared in honor of its 90th anniversary.
