Community Impact
When Banks Step Back, Credit Unions Step Up: New Job Resource Center and Resume Bank Available
Rather than waiting for the impacts of consolidation to unfold, credit unions acted quickly to offer a path forward. The newly launched job resource center serves as a job hub for displaced FirstBank employees.
Resources to Help Spot and Prevent Elder Financial Abuse: Credit Unions Take Action to Protect Older Americans
Momentum is building across the Credit Union Movement to address one of the fastest-growing threats facing members and communities: elder financial abuse.
Horizon Credit Union Fights Housing Instability in Missoula With $8,574 Donation
Horizon Credit Union was awarded a Member Impact Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to boost it’s grant to YWCA Missoula.
Colorado Credit Union Cares Foundation Debuts, Elevating Financial Empowerment
On May 4, the Colorado Credit Union Cares Foundation officially launched as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing financial empowerment and strengthening communities throughout Colorado.
Arizona Credit Unions Unite for Bite of Reality During #AZCUWEEK
In April, 12 Arizona credit unions joined forces to bring real-world financial education to more than 500 students across the Phoenix area as part of Arizona Credit Union Week
Tucson Federal Credit Union Awards $100,000 in Community Grants to Eight Local Nonprofits
Tucson Federal Credit Union awarded $100,000 in unrestricted grants to eight Tucson-area nonprofits on April 10 as part of its Community Annual Awards.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Invests $100K Across Four Local Environmental Nonprofits
OnPoint Community Credit Union is giving $100,000 to four local environmental nonprofits in celebration of Earth Day 2026.
Frontier Credit Union Champions Arts, Access, and Community Connection in Idaho Falls
Through a capital campaign led by the Civic Center for the Performing Arts Foundation — and anchored by a landmark $4.4 million investment from Frontier Credit Union — the performing arts center’s public spaces were completely reimagined.
Verity Credit Union Launches New Community-Centered Financial Well-Being Program to Advance Financial Equity and Inclusion
Verity Credit Union has launched Pathways to Wealth & Resources, a new financial well-being program built on a simple belief: people already carry power — through their lived experience, cultural wisdom, and community knowledge.
Turning Ideas into Impact Through GoWest Foundation Grant Funding
Credit unions from across the region joined the GoWest Foundation team for an in-depth look at funding opportunities designed to strengthen communities and expand access to financial services.
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.
