Regional Member News
BECU to Grow Presence in the Kitsap Peninsula with New Financial Center
The Neighborhood Financial Center will open in Gig Harbor, Washington.
OCCU Opens A New Branch in Oregon
The full-service credit union branch offers all the traditional financial services.
Fitzsimons Credit Union Awards $5K in Scholarships to Local Students
The scholarship is named in honor of former CEO Sandra Neves and was founded after her retirement in 2017.
OneAZ Awards $330,000 in Community Impact Grants
Sixty-six Arizona-based nonprofit organizations received the grants.
Gesa Credit Union Turns 70
Gesa celebrates milestone with 285,000 members, $3.8 Million in total giveback across Washington, $1 million in giveback to local schools and more.
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.
Harborstone Credit Union Hires New Senior Vice President and Chief Banking Officer
Hoefel will oversee the credit union’s retail banking division and contact center.
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.
Horizon Credit Union Nearly Triples Donation to Support Affordable Housing
The credit union presented a $12,192 donation to NeighborWorks Boise.
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.
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.
Elevations Credit Union Wins Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
The not-for-profit credit union is the only organization in Colorado to be recognized two years in a row by the Denver Business Journal.
Maps Community Foundation Awards 2023 Scholarships
24 Oregon high school seniors received support to further their educational dreams.
Columbia Credit Union Donates $10,394 to the American Heart Association
The funds were raised by Columbia CU’s staff during an internal campaign to support research fighting heart disease.
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.
Horizon Credit Union Raises Nearly $20k for CU4Kids Campaign
CU4Kids is a nonprofit collaboration of credit unions working together in fundraising activities to benefit 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) nationwide.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Awards Scholarships to Six Phenomenal OSAA Students
Since 2018, OSAA and OnPoint have partnered to award $90,500 to 25 students.
4 Teachers Receive OnPoint’s Prize for Excellence in Education Educators of the Year Award
Each winner will have their mortgage or rent paid for one year and receive $2,500 for their school.