Regional Member News
The BECU Foundation Announces 2022 Green Equity Initiative Grant Recipients
The co-op commits funding for nonprofits dedicated to environmental and climate justice, circular innovation, and renewable energy.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Appoints Wendy Beth Oliver as Chief Legal Officer
Oliver will oversee the credit union’s governance and legal functions.
Horizon Credit Union Staff Tackles Food and Housing Insecurity
Today, all Horizon Credit Union branches are closed as staff spend the afternoon volunteering at 30 organizations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
WECU Donates $110,000 to Three Local Nonprofits
The credit union’s Education First Grant Program aims to move education forward in its many forms throughout its community.
TruWest Credit Union Donates $40,000 Grant Towards Helping First-Generation College Students
The grant covers tuition and fees for approximately 50 students at Mesa Community College and funds student leadership opportunities through stipends for First Year Experience program ambassadors for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Canopy Credit Union Gives Back with Random Acts of Happiness
Canopy surprised 100 people each with $25 gift cards to the store they were entering, resulting in numerous heartwarming moments.
Idaho Central Credit Union Donates School Supplies
Twenty-one supplies-filled backpacks were given to students in need at two Canyon County Head Start Centers.
YCUP PDX Hosts Advocacy BBQ; Plans Upcoming CEO Roundtable
The fun event was attended by more than 24 credit union supporters, including special guest speakers State Senator Kayse Jama, State Senator Michael Dembrow, and others.
Columbia Credit Union Promotes Lindsey Salvestrin to Executive Vice President
Columbia Credit Union, based in Vancouver, Washington, has promoted current COO Lindsey Salvestrin to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer.
Vantage West CU Named Corporation of the Year by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The credit union currently serves many of the 125,000 Hispanic-owned businesses and more than two million Hispanic Arizonan consumers.
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Director of Workplace Diversity Honored
Alicia Moore was recognized by Partners in Diversity as a “Say Hey!” Honoree.
Numerica Promotes Jaclyn Clabby to SVP General Counsel
Clabby has more than 15 years of experience in the legal industry, and in this role, she will oversee all legal matters and assess risk to the credit union.
Canvas Credit Union Speaks on TV About Kick-off For Kids
Kick-off for Kids funds uninsured, but essential, physical, mental, and spiritual support for children and families at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Mountain America CU Launches 2022-23 Education Grants Program
The credit union will award $20,000 in grants to 10 educators, which is up from $15,000 in previous years.
Gesa Credit Union Provides $300,000 to Schools Via Affinity Card Debit Program
The funds will provide students with career-connected learning experiences including industry tours, job shadows, and special events.
CU4Kids Charity Golf Tournament Raises $50,000 for Idaho Children
Clarity Credit Union, based in Meridian, Idaho, organized the 22nd annual tournament in support of local children’s hospitals.
TruWest Credit Union Honors Milestone Anniversary
As part of celebrating 70 years of service in the community, TruWest is launching the 70 days of 700 hours of service challenge for its employees starting Aug. 12.
Mid Oregon Launches Annual Supplies 4 Schools Fundraiser
Throughout the month of August, Mid Oregon is collecting school supplies and cash donations from both members and non-members in-person at branches or online.
Unitus Announces Strategic Shift to Distributed Administrative Network of Facilities
The new operational model will better serve the credit union’s changing needs and will reduce operating costs.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Match Donations to the KGW School Supply Drive
2022 is the 15th year OnPoint has partnered with the KGW School Supply Drive to send students back to school with the tools they need to learn.
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Officially Merges with Global Credit Union
Current President and CEO of Alaska USA Geoff Lundfelt will remain president and CEO of the combined organization, and Global will now operate as “Global Credit Union, a Division of Alaska USA Federal Credit Union.”