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Mid Oregon Credit Union Pioneers Workforce Housing Land Acquisition Fund
Mid Oregon Credit Union is stepping up to address the critical shortage of workforce housing in Bend, Ore., by working with local partners and partnering with the GoWest Foundation to create the Workforce Housing Land Acquisition Fund.
Colorado Credit Union Reaches Over 400 Future Financial Leaders Through Bite of Reality Events
In 2024, Littleton, Colo.-based Colorado Credit Union expanded its commitment to financial education by hosting seven Bite of Reality events across three partner schools, engaging more than 400 total students.
Join the GoWest Foundation in Helping Our Credit Union Community Impacted by the LA Fires
Credit unions and credit union associations are coming together across the nation to support those affected by the catastrophic wildfires sweeping Los Angeles County.
GoWest Foundation Creates Meaningful Opportunities Throughout the Region in 2024
The GoWest Foundation is dedicated to empowering and supporting credit unions and communities across GoWest’s six-state region to ensure communities […]
$1.87 Billion Green Lending Grant Program Open for Credit Unions: Deadline Dec. 18
Credit unions are invited to submit a pre-qualification form for the Inclusiv Center for Resiliency and Clean Energy’s new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) green lending grant program by Dec. 18.
Driving Collective Impact: Three Credit Union Leaders Join the GoWest Foundation Board
The GoWest Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of three new credit union leaders to the Foundation Board.
GoWest Credit Unions Awarded $2.7 Million in CDFI Technical Assistance Awards
The 2024 CDFI Program Technical Assistance Awards were announced on Nov. 21, and nine credit unions in the GoWest region received the maximum award of $300,000 each, totaling $2.7 million in awards heading to the six-state region.
Tucson Welcome Home Program Kick-Off: Making Homes Affordable for First-time Buyers
Tucson-area credit unions and the GoWest Foundation celebrated the kick-off of the Tucson Welcome Home program, a new program that offers zero down payment assistance – 100% financing for first-time buyers – and supports individuals and families looking to transition from renting to owning their own homes.
Register Now for GoWest’s November IRA School and CDFI Roundtable
In November, GoWest is offering a two-part virtual IRA School and holding the quarterly CDFI Roundtable.
Tucson-Area Credit Unions Launch “Tucson Welcome Home” Program
Six Tucson-area credit unions and the GoWest Foundation announced a new way to make the dream of homeownership a reality for first-time homebuyers in Tucson. The newly launched Tucson Welcome Home program offers zero down payment assistance – 100% financing for first-time buyers – and supports individuals and families looking to transition from renting to owning their own homes.
Join the GoWest Foundation in Helping Our Credit Union Community Impacted by Hurricane Helene
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, credit unions and credit union associations are coming together across the nation to support those affected.
BSA Officer Training: A Not-to-Be Missed In-Person OR Virtual Event
GoWest’s Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Rules Update, on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. MT (8 a.m.-3 p.m. PT), is designed to provide BSA officers, credit union compliance officers, and CEOs/managers with important information, updates, and best practices related to the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering rules and regulations.
A Little Help From Your Friends – Scholarships Available for MAXX 2024!
MAXX 2024 is GoWest’s most anticipated event of the year. The GoWest Foundation offers scholarships to help make sure you can join us at MAXX.
Wildfire Season Is Here: GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief Fund Can Help In Times of Crisis
The GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief Fund was created to provide support for credit unions, employees, and volunteers impacted by natural disasters across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
A Morning Celebration at the MAXX Foundation Breakfast
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the GoWest Foundation will be hosting the annual Foundation Breakfast at MAXX 2024 starting at 7 a.m. The incredible work that credit unions and the foundation have accomplished together over the past year will be honored and celebrated at this MAXX signature event.
WECU Hosts Bite of Reality Events to Teach Students Real World Financial Skills
Washington-based WECU hosted two Bite of Reality events at Bellingham High School and Shuksan Middle School in Bellingham. The events saw more than 90 enthusiastic teens participate.
Workforce Housing Info Session Offers Valuable Insights
GoWest Foundation hosted a Workforce Housing Information Session to highlight foundation grants and current credit union collaborations focused on meeting housing needs in communities across the region.
Don’t Miss Executives@Skamania August 6-8 in the Beautiful Columbia River Gorge
GoWest’s Executives@Skamania is less than two months away, and there is still time to register for this premier retreat that brings together CEOs and their executive teams to engage in powerful conversations on what it takes to succeed in today’s world.
Advance Your CU Journey Through YP Leads at MAXX 2024
If you are a young professional who is passionate about the Credit Union Movement and looking to elevate your career through networking, mentoring, and education opportunities, YP Leads is for you. The deadline to apply is June 14.
The Foundation Breakfast at MAXX 2024: Rise & Shine for a Morning Celebration
On Oct. 16, the GoWest Foundation will be hosting the annual Foundation Breakfast at MAXX 2024. During this signature MAXX event, we will honor the incredible work that credit unions and the foundation have accomplished together over the past year.
Frontier Credit Union Makes an Impact on Idaho Small Businesses
Frontier Credit Union began a lending program specifically for start-up businesses after seeing that the economic challenges from the pandemic were still weighing heavily on their local small business community. Since then, with the help of a grant from the GoWest Foundation, Frontier has helped 12 local start-ups with their quest for funding.