Regional Member News
TruWest Credit Union School Supply Drive Supports Arizona Children
The credit union donated 146 supply-filled backpacks and 30 laptops to local elementary schools.
Clackamas Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Youth and Adult Students
The credit union awarded 10 scholarships this year and has awarded a total of $20,000 since the creation of its College Scholarship Program in 2021.
Sooper Credit Union Named Best Credit Union in Arvada, Colorado
Over a six-week voting period, community members voted for their favorite businesses, resulting in Sooper winning the banking category.
Sound Credit Union and UWT Name Fintech Incubator Challenge Winner
The winners developed an app that’s designed to simplify shopping for insurance and protect consumers’ personal information in order to provide a truly anonymous shopping experience.
FCI Federal Credit Union Merges with Foothills Credit Union
The merger took effect July 1, and the combined organization will now serve over 10,700 members.
UniWyo Credit Union and Reliant Federal Credit Union Announce Merger Opportunity
Until the completion date, yet to be announced, both organizations will continue with no change to how they serve their membership.
OCCU Foundation Donates $300,000 to PeaceHealth Child Life Specialist Program
The donation will help hire more specialists at PeaceHealth’s certified Child Life Specialists where they help infants, children, youth, and families cope with the stress and uncertainty of illness, trauma, and loss.
Q&A with AACUC Brave YPS Leadership Award Winner: Hazelmae Overturf
Overturf discusses her passion for promoting DEI and shares some exciting changes for her credit union career.
Wyochem FCU Merges with WyHy Credit Union
The board of both Wyochem and WyHy unanimously approved this strategic partnership with overwhelming support from their membership.
Vantage West Credit Union Welcomes Three New Commercial Representatives
The new members at the credit union, based in Tuscon, Arizona, will allow businesses and real estate developers to leverage more resources to help fuel their growth.
OneAZ’s Supplier Diversity Program Builds Equal Opportunities
The credit union serves over 10,000 Arizona businesses and its new database promises to do so more equitably.
TAPCO Credit Union Announces New Chief Information Officer
Allen brings an extensive history in the financial industry, along with education, manufacturing, and health services.
Four Oregon Credit Unions Sponsor the Great Drake Park Duck Race
The Duck Race has raised nearly $2 million for local nonprofits since it began in the late 1980s.
Central Valley High School Receives 80 Computers from Numerica Credit Union
The computers go to an IT class where students have the opportunity to get hands-on experience that results in college credit, industry certification, and a professional skillset.
A ‘Year of House Payments’: Rivermark Community Credit Union Branch Opening Promotion
Based out of Portland, Oregon, the credit union’s full-service branch featuring a drive-up ATM/video teller Kiosk and member garage offers a special promotion.
iQ Credit Union Awards $20,000 to Local Students
This year’s five recipients will each receive $4,000 to pursue their educational goals, making the credit union’s grand total in awarded scholarships $172,000 over 27 years.
OnPoint Community Credit Union’s New Partnership Tackles Member Debt
The credit union partnered with GreenPath Financial Wellness to provide personalized, free counseling services to OnPoint members.
CCCU Announces Leadership Changes Spurred by Growth and Upcoming Retirements
Consolidated Community Credit Union (CCCU) recently announced its new executive team lineup as a result of reorganization initiated by exponential growth and upcoming retirements.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Names Cirith Anderson as Chief Risk Officer
Financial services risk and compliance expert Anderson will guide the credit union’s risk and compliance teams, enhancing OnPoint’s rigorous policies and practices.
InRoads’ Debit Card Program Gives Back Over $334,000 to Local Schools
When members use their card for a purchase, 5¢ is donated to a school of their choice. During the 2021-2022 school year alone, members raised nearly $100K!