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“Leadership Is an Action, Not a Title”: YP Summit Takeaways Resonate
Over two days of leadership development, executive conversations, and meaningful peer connections, YP Summit attendees explored how influence isn’t determined by title, but by the choices we make every day to lead, serve, and strengthen our credit unions, our communities, and the Credit Union Movement.
Minnequa Works Credit Union Delivers Financial Literacy Experiences to Nearly 700 Students Across Southern Colorado
Minnequa Works Credit Union continued its commitment to building financial wellness across Southern Colorado during the 2025–2026 school year by delivering 52 financial literacy experiences that reached nearly 700 students in grades four through eight.
GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief Fund: Supporting Credit Unions When It Matters Most
The GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief Fund is available year-round to support member credit unions and their employees, board members, and volunteers through recovery efforts following wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters.
MAXX 2026: Invest in Your Growth — Scholarships Available to Help You Get There
The GoWest Foundation is committed to ensuring that every credit union professional has access to the education, connections, and inspiration MAXX provides — regardless of budget.
Arizona Credit Unions Unite for Bite of Reality During #AZCUWEEK
In April, 12 Arizona credit unions joined forces to bring real-world financial education to more than 500 students across the Phoenix area as part of Arizona Credit Union Week
Strengthen Your Impact: Register for the GoWest CDFI Roundtable
This free, virtual gathering is an opportunity for credit unions to engage with peers and industry experts who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of CDFI work.
Turning Ideas into Impact Through GoWest Foundation Grant Funding
Credit unions from across the region joined the GoWest Foundation team for an in-depth look at funding opportunities designed to strengthen communities and expand access to financial services.
Federal Home Loan Bank Grant Programs: Turning Credit Union Partnerships Into Housing Impact
Credit unions across the West play a critical role in expanding access to affordable housing—and the Federal Home Loan Bank […]
ICCU, LEAP Housing & GoWest Foundation Support Expanding Affordable Homeownership in Idaho
As housing affordability continues to challenge communities across Idaho, a new partnership between ICCU and LEAP Housing is paving pathways to homeownership for working families.
Forrit Credit Union Brings Bite of Reality Workshops to Students in Gresham
During February and March, Forrit Credit Union has brought the Bite of Reality experience to approximately 75 local high school students through three workshops in Gresham, Ore.
A New Path to Homeownership: East Idaho Credit Unions Collaborate on New No-Down-Payment Mortgage Program
A collaboration of four credit unions — Connections Credit Union, Frontier Credit Union, Westmark Credit Union, and ICCU — have banded together to create a 100% mortgage financing program for first-time homebuyers.
Big Conversations Ahead: GoWest’s Upcoming Compliance, BSA & CDFI Learning Opportunities
Staying ahead in today’s regulatory and compliance environment takes more than awareness — it takes preparation. GoWest’s upcoming 2026 seminars […]
Turning Possibility into Progress: Join GoWest Foundation’s Grants Webinar on March 17
You’ll hear from credit union leaders about how they have used Foundation grants to drive change and bring new programs to their members.
Sisters High Schools Students Develop Financial Literacy Through Bite of Reality Fairs
More than 50 students at Sisters High School, In Sister, Ore., stepped into the real world last week during a Bite of Reality financial literacy workshop, transforming the library into a hands-on budgeting simulation.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Establishes Innovative Workforce Housing Revolving Loan Fund with Support from GoWest Foundation
Mid Oregon Credit Union’s long-standing dedication to their community aligns perfectly with the goals of the Workforce Housing Revolving Loan Fund initiative, which seeks to address the growing housing affordability crisis in Bend, particularly for middle-income families.
CDFI Funding Maintained in House-Passed Appropriations Bill — Senate Up Next
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations bill which included funding for the Community Development Financial Institution […]
GoWest CDFI Roundtable Returns Feb. 18 with Focus on Community Resources
This quarter’s roundtable will center on community resources, featuring updates and perspectives from a range of partners and leaders.
Bite of Reality: Free Financial Education Resource Now Available in Spanish for Credit Unions
The Bite of Reality app is now available in Spanish, helping to expand accessibility and reach within the communities GoWest credit unions serve.
Grand Altitude Federal Credit Union Leads Workforce Housing Innovation with GoWest Foundation Grant
Grand Altitude Federal Credit Union has been awarded a planning grant from the GoWest Foundation to identify innovative workforce housing solutions in Lander, Wyo.
Fuel Your 2026 Strategy with GoWest Foundation Grant Funding
The GoWest Foundation’s grant program is designed specifically to empower credit unions across the region to deepen their impact in the communities they serve.
Girl Scouts Gain Real-World Skills at Colorado Credit Union Workshop
Colorado Credit Union hosted more than 50 Girl Scouts at its headquarters for the annual Junior Financial Counselor Patch workshop, helping youth in the community build essential financial and leadership skills.