Credit Union Chapters Inspire, Empower, and Have Fun in 2024

In 2024, Credit Union Chapters played a pivotal role in fostering collaboration, leadership, and innovation within the six-state GoWest region.

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NW Plus Credit Union Donates $20,000 to Housing Hope for Affordable Housing and Services

NW Plus Credit Union announced an end-of-the-year donation of $20,000, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), to Housing Hope

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Elevations Credit Union Appoints Jon Goodman to Board of Directors

Elevations Credit Union announced on Dec. 5 the appointment of Jon Goodman to the Elevations Credit Union Board of Directors.

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Numerica Credit Union Announces the Promotion of Dmitriy Borisyuk to Business Banking Relationship Officer

Numerica Credit Union, headquartered in Spokane Valley, recently announced the promotion of Dmitriy Borisyuk to Business Banking Relationship Officer.

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TAPCO Credit Union Announces New Director of Marketing and Director of Consumer Lending

TAPCO Credit Union, which serves members in Washington State, announced on Dec. 4 the promotion of Jacob Rose to Director of Marketing and Mike LaDoe to Director of Consumer Lending.

Unitus Community Credit Union Celebrates a Record $744,866 in Community Giving in 2024

Unitus Community Credit Union reached a record $744,866 in community contributions in 2024, supporting nonprofits addressing critical needs

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“Ent-erceptions” Add Up: Ent Credit Union and Denver Broncos Team Up to Raise $35,000 for Children’s Hospital Colorado

Through its generous “Ent-erception” program, Ent donates $1,000 for every interception and $6,000 for every interception resulting in a touchdown by the Broncos’ defense during the 2024 NFL season.

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Solarity Credit Union Donates $160,000 to Support Children’s Village and MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Renovation and eExpansion

Solarity Credit Union donated $160,000 to Memorial Foundation to support its CHAMPs Capital Campaign which focuses on expanding and renovating Children’s Village and the Family Birth Center at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital.

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BECU Grants $510,000 to 25 Nonprofits at 11th Annual People Helping People Awards Program

BECU announced grants totaling $510,000 to 25 nonprofits as part of its People Helping People Awards, an annual awards program that calls upon BECU members to nominate organizations that embody the credit union industry philosophy of People Helping People.

$1.87 Billion Green Lending Grant Program Open for Credit Unions: Deadline Dec. 18

Credit unions are invited to submit a pre-qualification form for the Inclusiv Center for Resiliency and Clean Energy’s new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) green lending grant program by Dec. 18.

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Credit Union West Employees Donate Over $9,000 to Help Families Facing Homelessness

Credit Union West employees partnered with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation to donate $9,105.04 to Agape House of Prescott, Ariz.

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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.

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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 Grant

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.