NCUA 2024 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Applications Open May 1

The NCUA recently announced that Low-Income Designated Credit Unions eligible for the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants in 2024 can apply between May 1 and July 1. 

More Than 4,000 Students Take a Bite of Reality for #CUYouthMonth

As we celebrate #CUYouthMonth and Financial Literacy Month this April, credit unions are stepping up to showcase their commitment to financial education by hosting 36 (and counting!) Bite of Reality Fairs that will impact more than 4,000 high school students.

Applications Open for Colorado’s Brayman-Beach Scholarship

The GoWest Credit Union Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for consideration for the 2024 Brayman-Beach Scholarship.

GoWest Foundation Invites Credit Unions to Participate in Unique Washington Credit Building Pilot Program

The GoWest Foundation is initiating a Request for Credit Union Participation to solicit applications from eligible credit unions interested in […]

Lending a Hand When Disaster Strikes

In the aftermath of devastating wildfires, STCU, the GoWest Foundation, and other credit unions take action to support communities.

Colorado Credit Union Hosts Bite of Reality Events

Students in Jefferson County experienced what it is like to make the financial decisions that adults make every day.

Communities in Six States to Benefit from Merger of Two Powerful Organizations

This significant milestone marks the increased capability of two not-for-profit organizations coming together with the intention and resources to propel the credit union community forward.

Elevate Your Team’s Growth with GoWest Foundation Scholarships

As your credit union weighs its training budget for the year, remember the Foundation offers scholarship funding exclusively for members. 

Denver Holds First ‘Bite of Reality’

Fitzsimons Credit Union hosted the GoWest Foundation financial reality fair at Denver’s East High School.

GoWest Foundation Helps Credit Unions Help Others

Your credit union could be next to create stories of impact with the GoWest Foundation.

GoWest Foundation Awards $100,000 Workforce Housing Initiative Grant to NuVista Federal Credit Union

The Colorado-based NuVista, in collaboration with Home Trust of Ouray County, will finance the construction of a new duplex.

GoWest Foundation Program Introduces Financial ‘Reality’ to Students

“It’s a great opportunity both for students who have never thought about budgeting to give it a shot, as well as for students who are budget-savvy to put their skills to the test.”

Rogue CU, Pacific Crest FCU and TAPCO CU Approved for CDFI Certification

The three Pacific Northwest credit unions were among the first in the nation to be approved.

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.

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Numerica Granted $1.5 Million to Support Underserved, First-Time Homebuyers

The low-income designated credit union and community-based lender was selected as a recipient because of its outreach to underserved and underbanked people in the community.

Step Into A New Experience – Announcing GoWest Websites!

The launch of these world-class member-focused websites will provide you with a modern and transformative tool to experience the NEW GoWest brand.

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Four GoWest Members Graduate from NCUF’s DE Program

The new graduates share their lessons learned and experiences through the program as it richly engrained the guiding principles of credit unions and cooperative financial models.

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Tee Up Across the GoWest Region in a TopGolf Tournament for Charity Nov. 20

Compete at one of six TopGolf locations, led by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Credit Unions. Each winning team will receive prizes and a donation made to a local food bank.

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GoWest Foundation Shines a Light on Community Impact at MAXX 2022

MAXX 2022 Foundation Breakfast attendees learned about the Foundation’s role as a catalyst for credit union community impact initiatives.

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How Credit Unions Can Support Back to School: Free Resources and Opportunities

GoWest Foundation provides resources for credit unions to bring financial education to their local school districts.