Community Impact
Westerra Credit Union Opens Its School Grant Program to Educators Across Colorado
For the first time, Westerra Credit Union has opened its School Grant Program to educators across all of Colorado.
Rivermark Community Fund Awards $30,000 Grant to Bienestar for Affordable Housing
The Rivermark Community Fund has directed its 2025 grant of $30,000 to Bienestar, the Hillsboro-based nonprofit providing safe, stable, and affordable housing for Latinx individuals, immigrants, and families.
Gesa Credit Union Awards More Than $528,000 Through Local Heroes Grant Program
Gesa Credit Union has awarded more than $528,000 to 52 organizations across the Pacific Northwest as part of its 2025 Local Heroes Grant Program.
Unitus Community Credit Union and Western Oregon University Celebrate Future Bilingual Educators
Unitus Community Credit Union hosted its fourth annual Coffee and Connection gathering at Western Oregon University, bringing together six students from its dedicated Bilingual Teacher Scholars cohort for a morning of recognition, encouragement, and community.
Vantage West Partners with FHLBank San Francisco to Award $150,000 in AHEAD Program Grants to Arizona Non-Profits
Vantage West Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, will deliver $150,000 AHEAD Program grants to three Arizona organizations in support of their efforts to drive economic growth, enhance workforce development, and create equitable opportunities for underserved communities.
Gesa Credit Union Team Spends 2,177 Hours Volunteering During Annual Day of Service
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Oct. 13, Gesa closed the majority of its branches so that more than 490 team members could step out of the office and into their local communities.
Sound Credit Union’s Annual Employee Fundraiser Supports Safe & Affordable Housing
Sound Credit Union recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit that works to create and maintain safe, healthy, and affordable homes for people in Washington’s Thurston County.
TAPCO Credit Union Supports New Tacoma Community College EMS Lab
TAPCO Credit Union recently donated $75,000 to Tacoma Community College in support of its newly constructed Emergency Medical Services Lab.
First Credit Union’s Mad City Money Returns with a Real-World Budgeting Challenge for Teens
Teens from across Phoenix gathered at Estrella Mountain Community College to take part in Mad City Money, an interactive financial education event hosted by First Credit Union
A Night of Milestones: Peninsula Credit Union Celebrates 90th Anniversary and Juntos Avanzamos Designation
Peninsula Credit Union brought together more than 200 community members, business leaders, and families to celebrate the credit union’s 90th anniversary, the launch of Hispanic Heritage Month, and Peninsula’s official designation as a Juntos Avanzamos credit union.
One Afternoon, Thousands Helped: Horizon Credit Union Creates Big Community Impact
Horizon Credit Union hosted its annual Go. Give. Grow. community service event, serving 22 nonprofits in four states.
Numerica Credit Union’s New Partnership Supports Local Veterans and Military Programs
Numerica Credit Union and the Spokane Public Facilities District have partnered to support local veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
Frontier Credit Union Partners with College of Eastern Idaho to Launch Future Tech Building, Applied STEM Institute
The College of Eastern Idaho, in partnership with Frontier Credit Union and Battelle Energy Alliance, is launching a new chapter in workforce development and STEM education in Idaho.
Vantage West and iHeartRadio Launch Books and School Supplies Drive to Benefit Teachers and Students in Southern Arizona
In honor of National Literacy Month, Vantage West Credit Union is partnering with iHeartRadio to host From Pencils to Pages, a books and school supplies drive, benefiting students and teachers across Southern Arizona.
SELCO Community Credit Union Recognized for Community Impact in 2025 Luminaries Awards
SELCO Community Credit Union is one of 10 credit unions of its size nationwide to be recognized by the Credit Union Times’ 2025 Luminaries Awards for Community Impact.
Gesa Credit Union Teams Up with Food Lifeline and Second Harvest During Hunger Action Month
Gesa Credit Union is supporting Hunger Action Month by teaming up with longtime partners Food Lifeline and Second Harvest to fight food insecurity across the Pacific Northwest.
SW Washington Credit Unions Rally to Support Local Nonprofits
The Southwest Washington Chapter of Credit Unions hosted its Credit Unions Care Donation Drives July 7-18 in Cowlitz and Clark Counties.
GoWest Awards 2025: Spotlight on Community Impact Finalists
This week, finalists in the Community Impact category are highlighted.
Gesa Credit Union Boosts Local Education with Nearly $440,000 in Donations to Schools Across the PNW
Gesa Credit Union has awarded nearly $440,000 in funds through its Affinity Debit Card program to 31 partner school districts across the Pacific Northwest.
GoWest Awards 2025: Honoring Excellence in Employee Experience
The Employee Experience award celebrates credit unions that are building strong internal cultures through intentional professional development, supportive environments, and meaningful career growth opportunities.
Balancing Budgets and Real-Life Choices: Credit Unions Use Bite of Reality Fairs to Teach Financial Literacy That Sticks
The GoWest Foundation offers Bite of Reality financial reality fairs that are engaging, app-based financial education experiences designed specifically for high school students.