Community Impact
GoWest Foundation Helps Credit Unions Help Others
Your credit union could be next to create stories of impact with the GoWest Foundation.
Clarity CU Celebrates Juntos Avanzamos Designation and Branch Opening
Juntos Avanzamos is a financially inclusive initiative that aims to establish a strong network of credit unions that are committed to serving and meeting the needs of the Hispanic community.
Idaho’s CapEd Credit Union Celebrates Juntos Avanzamos Designation
CapEd has shown its commitment to serve its Hispanic community through the adoption of inclusive policies and procedures.
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.
Alaska ‘Microsites’ Help Tongass FCU Expand its Footprint and Transform Lives
Ketchikan-based credit union discovers new way to reach communities in need.
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.
OnPoint Donates $100,000 Across Four Local Environmental Organizations
The four $25,000 investments are part of OnPoint’s Green Horizons initiative.
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.