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Your Invitation to Connect: Credit Union Community Events in October Across the Region
Credit union communities gatherings offer a chance to meet like‑minded peers, share ideas, and strengthen the relationships that fuel the Credit Union Movement.
Six Credit Unions in the GoWest Region Receive National Credit Union Foundation At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grants
The National Credit Union Foundation announced 24 credit unions, including six in the GoWest region, were selected to receive funding through its At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant.
Giving Students a Strong Start: OnPoint Community Credit Union’s School Supply Drive Delivers Local Impact
The credit union ended the month with a final donation of of $28,437 to Schoolhouse Supplies, a local nonprofit that provides free school supplies to under-resourced students and classrooms across the Portland area.
GoWest Member Credit Unions Shine as Luminaries Awards Finalists
Fourteen GoWest member credit unions have been named finalists for the Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards, earning recognition for programs and leaders making extraordinary contributions to the Credit Union Movement.
Oregon State Credit Union Opens New Branch, Builds Community Connections
Oregon State Credit Union celebrated the opening of its new Cedar Mill branch, marking a new chapter in the credit union’s investment in the greater Portland community.
Horizon Credit Union Volunteers Log a Powerful Day of Service Across the Northwest
Horizon Credit Union hosted its ninth annual Go. Give. Grow. community service event, closing branches at noon so employees, leaders and board members could volunteer with 22 nonprofits across four states.
GoWest Leaders Among Nation’s Newest Credit Union Development Educators
The National Credit Union Foundation has named 54 leaders from across the United States as the next Credit Union Development Educators of 2026.
OCCU Honors 70 Years of Service Through Community-Wide Giving Effort
OCCU is celebrating its 70th anniversary through 70 Days of Giving, a branch-led effort that turns a milestone birthday into a community-wide act of gratitude.
Fibre Federal Celebrates Juntos Avanzamos Designation with Proclamation Ceremony
Fibre Federal Credit Union’s Juntos Avanzamos proclamation ceremony brought together employees, community partners, and guests to recognize this important milestone and the work that led to the designation.
InRoads Urges Members to “Stand Ready” During National Preparedness Month
InRoads Credit Union has shared tips to help “Americans Stand Ready” with proactive steps local households can take before a disaster strikes.
Red Canoe Credit Union “Filled the Canoe” With $130,000 for Local Schools
The 2026 campaign produced the strongest results in the program’s history. Through Red Canoe’s generous matching commitment, a total of over $130,000 was donated in cash and supplies to schools in four counties throughout the Northwest.
Bring Your Expertise to a GoWest Committee in 2027
GoWest is now accepting nominations for its 2027 committees, advisory groups and working groups, inviting credit union leaders and professionals from across the region to get involved, collaborate with peers and help shape the future of the Movement.
NW Priority Credit Union Names Christine Torland as Chief Executive Officer
NW Priority Credit Union has named Christine Torland as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026, having served as interim CEO since December 2025, following the departure of former CEO Julie Guerin.
Support That Changes Lives: GoWest Awards 2026 Member Impact Finalists
The Member Impact award recognizes credit unions that have demonstrated exceptional, measurable member impact through intentional actions, programs, or strategies that produce tangible benefits for members.
Your Invitation to Connect: Credit Union Community Events in September Across the Region
Credit union communities gatherings offer a chance to meet like‑minded peers, share ideas, and strengthen the relationships that fuel the Credit Union Movement.
Peak Credit Union Invests in Springfield’s Future with New Gateway Branch
Peak Credit Union recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Gateway Branch in Springfield, Ore., marking another investment in local access to cooperative financial services and community development.
OCCU Launches NIL Partnership with University of Oregon Student-Athletes Focused on Financial Empowerment
For today’s student-athletes, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities bring more than visibility. They bring new income and new reasons […]
Wauna Credit Union Invests in Scappoose With New Branch
Wauna Credit Union’s new branch marks a significant investment in the community and reflects the credit union’s continued mission to expand access to affordable financial services throughout Columbia County.
Working Together for Greater Impact: GoWest Awards 2026 Cooperation in Action Finalists
The Cooperation in Action award recognizes two or more credit unions, credit union communities, or professionals from separate credit unions collaborating to create a bigger impact.
Stay Connected: What’s Ahead for Small Credit Unions
This fall, GoWest has even more opportunities for small credit unions to connect, learn and access resources designed to help them succeed.
A Bold Step Forward in OCCU’s Workforce Transformation Journey
OCCU advances its broader workforce transformation and ongoing commitment to members, employees and the communities it serves with announcement of the sale of its headquarters.