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Tucson Credit Unions Win BLOOM Award for Developing a Collaborative Housing Solution
The Community Foundation of Southern Arizona honored Tucson Credit Unions with its 2025 Bold Aspirations BLOOM Award for the Tucson Welcome Home Program, which addresses one of the region’s most critical issues – affordable housing.
Peninsula Credit Union Gives Students a “Bite of Reality”
Wash.-based Peninsula Credit Union recently hosted a Bite of Reality financial fair for freshmen and seniors from Shelton High School using the financial game app.
Maps Credit Union Brings Bite of Reality to Oregon’s Jefferson High School
On April 30, students at Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Ore., participated in Bite of Reality, a dynamic financial literacy simulation hosted by Maps Credit Union.
Minnequa Works Credit Union Brings a Bite of Reality to Pueblo
innequa Works partnered with Corwin International Magnet School in Pueblo, Colo., to host the Bite of Reality financial education simulation.
Insight and Impact: Join GoWest’s CDFI Roundtable on May 19
The second GoWest CDFI Roundtable of 2025 will be held on May 19 and is an opportunity to hear from industry experts and connect with professionals from other CDFIs within the GoWest region.
NuVista Federal Credit Unions Gives Local High School Seniors a Bite of Reality
NuVista Federal Credit Union and Black Canyon Rotary Club hosted the 8th Annual Financial Reality Fair for more than 250 seniors of Montrose High School, Olathe High School, Black Canyon High School, and VISTA Charter School on March 13.
GoWest Foundation Grants Help With Innovative Solutions for Workforce Housing Challenges – Apply Today!
Through its Workforce Housing Grants, the GoWest Foundation provides credit unions with opportunities to launch initiatives that meet the unique needs within local communities.
ALICE Reports Reveal Growing Number of Financially Struggling Households
GoWest Foundation and Ent Credit Union are proud partners of regional United Ways for sponsorship of United for ALICE’s state reports, which highlight the financial struggles faced by ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.
Fuel Your Team’s Success: Apply for Event Scholarships
Whether it’s professional development, networking, or specialized training, there are a variety of opportunities designed to support the growth and success of your team.
Credit Union West Fosters Workforce Development and Entrepreneurialism Through WestVentures
To support the need for workforce development in the Phoenix area, Credit Union West has collaborated with the Pendergast Elementary School District and the Glendale Chamber of Commerce to launch WestVentures, an entrepreneurial center focused on skill-building and career growth.
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.