Community Impact
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Rediscovered Mural Enriches TLC’s Connection to Oregon Community
The Astoria-based TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union, recently revealed the entire mural to the public.
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Alaska ‘Microsites’ Help Tongass FCU Expand its Footprint and Transform Lives
Ketchikan-based credit union discovers new way to reach communities in need.
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InRoads Helps Deliver Emergency Food Assistance to Those in Need
Several credit union employees shopped and delivered 415 pounds of requested food staples to HOPE of Rainier.
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OnPoint Donates $100,000 Across Four Local Environmental Organizations
The four $25,000 investments are part of OnPoint’s Green Horizons initiative.
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Financial Reality Fair Throws Students into the ‘Real World’
Students learned important budgeting skills as they got a glimpse of real-world expenses.
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Forrit Credit Union Hosts Bite of Reality for Graduating Students
The credit union held a 4-week workshop on financial education for students before they head to college.
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Sooper Credit Union Hosts Easter Event for Kenzi’s Causes
Team members organized a fun morning including snacks, surprise-filled baskets, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny.
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Over $38 Million Awarded to CUs and $3.5 Million Still Available
CDFI Equitable Recovery Program award recipients announced, along with an NCUA grant opportunity for low-income designated credit unions.
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Idaho Credit Unions See Progress in New Financial Literacy Law
House Bill 92 requires all high schools in Idaho to provide a finance class.
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YCUP PDX Hosting ‘Women of Impact’ Panel in Portland
During the event, YCUP has a goal of packing 50 personal hygiene bags to be donated to the Rose Haven shelter.
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Numerica Offering $10,000 in Student Scholarships
The “$tarting Off Right Scholarship” aims to support high school students who are pursuing higher education.
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OnPoint Invests $200,000 Commitment to Junior Achievement of Oregon and SW Washington
The credit union’s investment in the youth financial literacy organization paves way for a new facility.
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Lights, Camera, Action: Students Take to the Silver Screen in Inspiring CapEd Contest
CapEd is creating space for creativity and skill development for students where there aren’t many opportunities – film.
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Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard School Launch Third Annual Competition to Discover the Next FinTech Product
UW Students encouraged to share their FinTech ideas in Competition for $1000-dollar prize
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Engage in the GoWest CDFI Community – Now is the Time!
Your voice is being heard as GoWest announces a big advocacy win for CDFIs and we welcome you to join the quarterly CDFI roundtables.
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Beers + Bus Stops = A Winning Combination For On Tap Credit Union
An unexpected marketing opportunity helped the Colorado-based credit union bring $2.8 million in business opportunities and promote small-area breweries.
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Six Portland Credit Unions Unite to Address Homeownership Gap in Latinx and BIPOC Communities with $75K Donation
Funds support a new Oregon lending program to be launched by Hacienda CDC for first-time homebuyers earning up to 120% of AMI, with a focus on Latinx and BIPOC families.
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Premier Members Credit Union Receives Silver-level Certification on 2022 Green Business Program
PMCU supports community at all levels with environmental and socially minded efforts.
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New Economic Impact Report Offers Compelling Evidence of Credit Union Impact
GoWest members have a second opportunity to learn how to use the report’s findings in their own communities on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. PST (3 p.m. MST).