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Six Credit Unions in the GoWest Region Receive National Credit Union Foundation At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grants

The National Credit Union Foundation announced 24 credit unions, including six in the GoWest region, were selected to receive funding through its At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant.

Tucson Federal Credit Union Presents Rock the Old Pueblo: Battle of the Bands, a Showcase for Tucson’s Next Generation of Musicians

With funding for band, orchestra, and choir programs having been cut across Tucson’s public schools, TFCU created Rock the Old Pueblo to help close that gap.

BECU, Gesa, Numerica, and STCU Team Up to Bring Real-World Financial Education to Spokane-Area Students

Thousands of Spokane-area high school students experienced a new approach to financial education on Sept. 22 as BECU, Gesa Credit Union, Numerica Credit Union, and STCU came together to host MoneyIRL, a first-of-its-kind event designed to turn financial lessons into real-world practice.

Giving Students a Strong Start: OnPoint Community Credit Union’s School Supply Drive Delivers Local Impact

The credit union ended the month with a final donation of of $28,437 to Schoolhouse Supplies, a local nonprofit that provides free school supplies to under-resourced students and classrooms across the Portland area.

Numerica Brings Its Financial Services to North Idaho With New Branch in Lewiston

Numerica Credit Union is expanding its presence in North Idaho with a new full-service branch opening in Lewiston in Spring 2027.

Express Credit Union Furthers Small Business Vision with GoWest Foundation Support

With support from a GoWest Foundation planning grant, Express Credit Union is exploring how it can expand access to capital for underserved entrepreneurs throughout King County, Wash.

Navigate the Complex World of IRAs With Expert Guidance: Register for IRA Trainings in October

Whether you’re new to IRA administration or looking to strengthen your knowledge of more complex IRA issues, two virtual training sessions offer practical, in-depth education for credit union professionals.

AI Governance: How to Get Started 

By Elizabeth Wadsworth, VP, Decision Intelligence & Transformation, Velera When it comes to AI governance, organizations need to keep tabs […]

GoWest Member Credit Unions Shine as Luminaries Awards Finalists

Fourteen GoWest member credit unions have been named finalists for the Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards, earning recognition for programs and leaders making extraordinary contributions to the Credit Union Movement.

Oregon State Credit Union Opens New Branch, Builds Community Connections

Oregon State Credit Union celebrated the opening of its new Cedar Mill branch, marking a new chapter in the credit union’s investment in the greater Portland community.

Horizon Credit Union Volunteers Log a Powerful Day of Service Across the Northwest

Horizon Credit Union hosted its ninth annual Go. Give. Grow. community service event, closing branches at noon so employees, leaders and board members could volunteer with 22 nonprofits across four states.

Why Strong Data Matters for Credit Unions

Credit unions recently received a personalized request to complete a survey that will help GoWest better understand and communicate the impact credit unions have across the region.

What Auto Dealers Value Most in a Credit Union Partner

Insights from dealership and credit union leaders reveal what separates preferred lending partners from the rest of the market, and those lessons extend far beyond pricing.

GoWest Leaders Among Nation’s Newest Credit Union Development Educators

The National Credit Union Foundation has named 54 leaders from across the United States as the next Credit Union Development Educators of 2026.

Five GoWest Member Credit Unions Receive FHLBank San Francisco AHEAD Grants to Support Local Communities

AHEAD grants help financial institutions and community partners create new opportunities in low- to moderate-income communities.

OCCU Honors 70 Years of Service Through Community-Wide Giving Effort

OCCU is celebrating its 70th anniversary through 70 Days of Giving, a branch-led effort that turns a milestone birthday into a community-wide act of gratitude.

Fibre Federal Celebrates Juntos Avanzamos Designation with Proclamation Ceremony

Fibre Federal Credit Union's Juntos Avanzamos proclamation ceremony brought together employees, community partners, and guests to recognize this important milestone and the work that led to the designation.

Tucson Federal Credit Union’s Q2 Giving Reaches Education, Housing Access, Workforce Readiness, Youth Programs, and Financial Education

Tucson Federal Credit Union continued its community investment work in the second quarter of 2026, committing more than $216,200 in grants, sponsorships, and programmatic support for organizations advancing education, housing access, workforce readiness, youth development, financial education, and community-based programming across Arizona.