Oregon
Unitus Community Credit Union Hosted Third Annual Juntos Avanzamos Celebration
Originally a celebration of Unitus earning the designation, it expanded to bring together Hispanic community partners and advocates to advance financial inclusion.
Team OCCU Hikes for Hope
The Eugene, Oregon-based credit union participated in the event for the fifth year as a sponsoring organization.
Financial Beginnings Oregon Receives $50,000 Boost from OnPoint Community Credit Union
The donation bolsters Financial Beginnings Oregon’s commitment to helping people of all ages to take control of their financial futures.
Unitus Community Credit Union Provides Disaster Relief Assistance to Maui
Unitus has donated $5,000 to the National Credit Union Foundation’s CUAid relief fund.
Northwest Credit Unions Raise More Than $1.5 Million to Support Children’s Hospitals
The Credit Unions for Kids Northwest Classic tournament remains one of the largest credit union-sponsored events supporting CMN Hospitals.
OnPoint Community CU Matching Donations for School Supply Drive
This year marks the 16th year OnPoint has partnered with the KGW School Supply Drive to send students back to school with the tools they need to learn.
Unitus Community Credit Union Launches International Community Award
The Unitus delegation honored the first award recipient, Dr. Chavez Suarez, at the World Credit Union Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.
OCCU’s 4-Day Workweek Pilot Shows Benefits for Members and Team
Most surprisingly, the call abandonment rate has plummeted during the pilot period to less than a quarter of 2022 averages, far surpassing expectations.
Unitus Community Credit Union Awarded WOCCU ‘Digital Growth’ Award
The annual award recognizes credit unions that implement digital solutions to promote financial inclusion, innovation, and scalability.
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Two Key Promotions
Char Sears and Megan Snyder have become vice presidents.
OCCU Opens A New Branch in Oregon
The full-service credit union branch offers all the traditional financial services.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Promotes Chylon Pappas to Vice President Role
As vice president of corporate and government engagement, Pappas will lead community engagement and corporate communications functions and First Tech’s new government affairs division.
OCCU Team Leverages Corporate Volunteer Benefits to Maintain Oregon Nature Preserve
OCCU’s organizational development team volunteered at the Howard Buford Recreation Area outside Eugene.
InRoads Program Raises Over $431,000 for Local Schools
The program encourages members to use a special, co-branded debit card featuring one of three high school mascots.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Awards Over $1 Million in Education Grants to 69 West Coast Nonprofits
The awarded organizations facilitate equitable access to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), early childhood literacy, and financial education.
Oregon Bill Requiring Financial Literacy for High Schoolers Passes House and Senate
Once implemented, students will earn ½ credit on each of two tracks — one teaching higher education and career skills and the other offering personal financial education.
Forbes Announces ‘Best Credit Unions in Each State 2023’
Several GoWest credit unions within the six-state region were recognized.
First Tech Federal Credit Union ‘Putts’ for Medical Miracles at CU4Kids NW Classic
The event will be held July 10 in Aloha, Oregon.
Maps Community Foundation Awards 2023 Scholarships
24 Oregon high school seniors received support to further their educational dreams.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Releases Free E-book on How to Build Credit
‘Guide to Credit Reports and Scores’ provides guidance on understanding, improving, and protecting credit.
First Tech Federal Credit Union Partners with Youth Villages Oregon to Provide Financial Resources for Foster Youth
Building pathways for underserved youth to achieve financial wellness in Oregon and Southwest Washington.