Washington
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CEO JoAn Sanders Retires from Cheney Federal Credit Union After 34 Years
Cheney Federal Credit Union has announced the retirement of CEO JoAn Sanders after nearly 34 years of service to the credit union and its members.
Spreading Cheer: Gesa Credit Union Is Seattle Christmas Market’s Exclusive Financial Institution Sponsor
Gesa Credit Union announced it is returning for the second year as the exclusive financial institution sponsor of the Seattle Christmas Market, a cherished holiday tradition rooted in the Pacific Northwest.
WECU Expands Education Grant Program to $312,500 with Matching Funds from FHLB Des Moines
WECU announced on Nov. 20 that its Education First Grant Program, initially providing $125,000 over two years to support educational initiatives in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, has received an additional boost through a partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
GoWest Credit Unions Awarded $2.7 Million in CDFI Technical Assistance Awards
The 2024 CDFI Program Technical Assistance Awards were announced on Nov. 21, and nine credit unions in the GoWest region received the maximum award of $300,000 each, totaling $2.7 million in awards heading to the six-state region.
Horizon Credit Union Helps Build a Better Future With $10,000 Donation to Habitat for Humanity
Horizon Credit Union helped secure the future of local families by awarding $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Spokane with the help of a Member Impact Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.
A Pioneer of Cannabis Financial Services: O Bee Celebrates 10 Years of Paving the Way for a More Secure and Stable Industry
Since launching one of Washington’s first fully compliant cannabis banking programs in 2014, O Bee has been a leader in transforming the industry’s financial landscape, ensuring cannabis businesses and workers have access to safe, reliable banking.
