Regional Member News
A Force for Good: First Tech’s Giving Contribution Exceeds $3.5 Million
First Tech Federal Credit Union announced, in honor of Giving Tuesday, that it has contributed more than $3.5 million in 2024 to over 100 nonprofit organizations across Oregon, Washington, and California.
iQ Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Ridgefield, Wash., Branch and Expands into Sherwood, Ore.
IQ Credit Union announced that it broke ground on its new Ridgefield, Wash., branch and plans for a branch in Sherwood, Ore.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel Teams Up with Unitus Community Credit Union for Giving Tuesday
In celebration of “Giving Tuesday” on Dec. 3, Unitus Community Credit Union and quarterback Dillon Gabriel made a $2,500 donation to Kidsports of Eugene, Ore.
Elevations Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Local Thanksgiving Food Drives
Elevations Credit Union made two generous donations totaling $10,000 to help two local Colorado food drives reach their goals of helping ensure warm meals this holiday season.
Numerica Credit Union Gives $120,000 in Transformative Grants
Three Eastern and Central Washington nonprofits are set to receive a transformative $120,000 Member Impact Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines with support from Numerica Credit Union.
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.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Promotes Damian Laviolette to Chief Information Officer
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced the promotion of technology and cybersecurity expert Damian Laviolette to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.
Solarity Credit Union Makes Surprise Donation of $800,000 to YWCA Yakima
Solarity Credit Union executives surprised YWCA Yakima representatives on Nov. 5 with an $800,000 donation to the organization’s “Bringing It Home” capital campaign.
Credit Union West Hosts Grand Opening for New Biltmore Branch in Phoenix
Credit Union West celebrated its new Biltmore branch in Phoenix with a grand opening event that brought together members of the community including the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, service members from Luke Air Force Base, and local non-profit organizations that partner with the credit union.
Columbia Credit Union McKibbin Legacy Classic Raises Astonishing $174,847 for Nonprofits
The 8th annual Columbia Credit Union McKibbin Legacy Classic, a charity golf tournament organized by Columbia Credit Union that pays tribute to the late John McKibbin, raised $174,847 for community nonprofit organizations.
Colorado’s Front Range Nonprofits Receive $70,000 from The Local Change Foundation
The Local Change Foundation, formerly known as Elevations Credit Union’s Elevations Foundation, announced it has awarded $70,000 to 12 nonprofit organizations across Colorado’s Front Range.
CEO JoAn Sanders Retires from Cheney Federal Credit Union After 34 Years
Cheney Federal Credit Union has announced the retirement of CEO JoAn Sanders after nearly 34 years of service to the credit union and its members.
Spreading Cheer: Gesa Credit Union Is Seattle Christmas Market’s Exclusive Financial Institution Sponsor
Gesa Credit Union announced it is returning for the second year as the exclusive financial institution sponsor of the Seattle Christmas Market, a cherished holiday tradition rooted in the Pacific Northwest.
WECU Expands Education Grant Program to $312,500 with Matching Funds from FHLB Des Moines
WECU announced on Nov. 20 that its Education First Grant Program, initially providing $125,000 over two years to support educational initiatives in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, has received an additional boost through a partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
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.
Horizon Credit Union Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation to Habitat for Humanity
Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Spokane with the help of a Member Impact Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.
Ent Credit Union Appoints David Sprenger as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Credit Union Advocacy
Ent Credit Union recently announced the appointment of David Sprenger as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Credit Union Advocacy.
A Pioneer of Cannabis Financial Services: O Bee Celebrates 10 Years of Paving the Way for a More Secure and Stable Industry
Since launching one of Washington’s first fully compliant cannabis banking programs in 2014, O Bee has been a leader in transforming the industry’s financial landscape, ensuring cannabis businesses and workers have access to safe, reliable banking.
Sound Credit Union and University of Washington Tacoma Announce Winner of FinTech Incubator Challenge
Sound Credit Union, in partnership with the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma, has announced Aashi Sharma as the winner of the 2024 FinTech Incubator Challenge for an app designed to empower users to strengthen their financial health through education tools and management resources.
SELCO Community Credit Union Awards Nearly $82,000 in Creative Educator Grants
SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded nearly $82,000 to 44 educators representing schools from across Oregon as part of SELCO’s expanded Creative Educator Grants program, which is designed for K-12 educators with creative classroom ideas.
Elevations Credit Union’s New Credit Card Helps Fans Support CU Student-Athletes
Elevations Credit Union announced the introduction of The Go Buffs Visa Signature Rewards Credit Card, the official credit card of CU Athletics.