Regional Member News

STCU Kicks Off 2025 with 50 FAFSA Events to Support Students and Families
STCU is kicking off the new year with an unprecedented effort to help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – a critical step for anyone who may decide to obtain specialized career training or attend college at any point after high school.

Providence Federal Credit Union and Consolidated Community Credit Union Merger Approved
With 88% of ballots cast in favor of the merger, Providence Federal Credit Union members have shown strong support for the partnership with Consolidated Community Credit Union.

Credit Union West Hits It Out Of the Park with Spring Training Passes for Members and West Valley Residents
Credit Union West has announced that it is teaming up with Camelback Ranch-Glendale (CR-G) for the second year to offer specially priced tickets to West Valley residents and Credit Union West members during 2025 Spring Training.

Express Credit Union Announces the Passing of Recently Retired CEO Paul Baudin
Express Credit Union shared the news of the passing of its recently retired CEO, Paul Baudin, on Dec. 22. Paul was a cherished leader, friend, and advocate for economic justice who dedicated nearly 15 years to Express Credit Union and more than 45 years to the financial industry.

Four United Way Chapters Receive Over $57,000 from OnPoint Community Credit Union and Its Employees
OnPoint Community Credit Union and its employees donated $57,424 in 2024 to four United Way chapters serving Oregon and Southwest Washington. This contribution marks OnPoint’s 18th annual employee-led fundraising campaign.

CU4Kids Appoints Rivermark Community Credit Union’s CIO Seth Schaefer to National Credit Union Advisory Board
Credit Unions for Kids recently announced the appointment of Seth Schaefer, EVP and Chief Impact Officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union, to its national Advisory Board.

Deck the Hall(way)s: Westerra Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Denver School Foundations
An ode to the season of giving, Westerra Credit Union distributed $10,000 to educational foundations in the Denver area following the launch of its “Deck the Hallways” initiative.

LCCU Pays It Forward With $10,000 Donation
LCCU recently received $10,000 from Velera’s (PSCU’s) Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes and chose to donate the prize to the Jackson’s Pay It Forward Foundation

Oregon & SW Washington Nonprofits Receive $3.8 Million from OnPoint Community Credit Union in 2024
OnPoint Community Credit Union donated a record-breaking $3.8 million to 331 nonprofits in Oregon and Southwest Washington in 2024. This year’s donations focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, financial education, food and shelter, environmental stewardship, and youth services.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.