Community Impact
Financial Reality Fair Throws Students into the ‘Real World’
Students learned important budgeting skills as they got a glimpse of real-world expenses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Numerica Offering $10,000 in Student Scholarships
The “$tarting Off Right Scholarship” aims to support high school students who are pursuing higher education.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Columbia Credit Union Recognized for Corporate Philanthropy by Portland Business Journal
During 2021, Columbia Credit Union helped raise $8.3 million for local organizations, donated to 43 nonprofits, and volunteered 1,038 hours of time working to improve education, housing access, environmental protections, and more across the community.
Horizon Credit Union Staff Tackles Food and Housing Insecurity
Today, all Horizon Credit Union branches are closed as staff spend the afternoon volunteering at 30 organizations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
Take These Steps to Get Your Team Engaged in Your Community
iQ Credit Union’s “heart-forward” approach is working and could for your credit union as well.
$400K ICCU Donation Brings Family Fun to Local Park
The new splashpad will be about 2,700 square feet of space and comfortably accommodate 100 children at a time.
How a Community Business Center Made Tongass FCU the Focal Point of Town
From a coffee shop and community garden to workshops and more — learn about the credit union’s recent project, “The Commons.”
Ent Credit Union Praised by Media for its Array of Community Support
The Colorado Springs-based credit union has doubled its philanthropic giving in the past five years, finding creative ways to support its community needs.
Elevations Foundation Helps Fill the Education Gap for Black and Latino Children
Elevations supported a program that trains informal childcare providers with the knowledge to prepare minority kids before entering school.