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Supporting Students Amid Rising Costs: SELCO Community Credit Union Awards $77,500 in Scholarships

SELCO Community Credit Union recently awarded $77,500 in scholarships to 21 students throughout Oregon as part of its annual scholarship program.

What’s Being Asked (and Answered) Across Credit Union Conversations

Available on the GoWest website, Credit Union Conversations are free, members-only online forums designed for credit union professionals

Forrit Credit Union Welcomes New President and CEO Aaron Goff

Forrit Credit Union announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Aaron Goff as President and CEO, effective June 1.

Catalyst Waives April Service Fees To Share 2025 Success With Members

Catalyst is waiving all recurring monthly service fees for the April 2026 billing period for its member credit unions, leagues and CUSOs, returning approximately $2.9 million in value

Four PNW Educators Have Mortgage or Rent Paid for One Year Through OnPoint’s Prize for Excellence in Education

OnPoint Community Credit Union has announced the four winners of the 2026 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Educator of the Year awards, who will each have their mortgage or rent paid for a year.

Numerica Credit Union Announces Funding Priorities for Heroes Fund

In partnership with Spokane County Regional Veteran Services (SCRVS), Numerica has identified six funding priorities that will guide future Numerica Heroes Fund investments.

Hughes Federal Credit Union Awards $20,000 in Scholarships to 10 Local Students

Now in its 21st year, Hughes Federal Credit Union's Roberta Reeves Scholarship program continues to support students in higher education with 10 recipients this year, each awarded a $2,000 scholarship.

Employee Giving in Action: Credit Union West Supports Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates

Credit Union West employees, in partnership with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation, donated $9,638.04 to Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG) as part of the credit union’s EmployeesCARE Program.

OnPoint Community Credit Union Awards $40,000 in Scholarships to Six Outstanding OSAA Seniors

OnPoint Community Credit Union and the Oregon School Activities Association announced recently that six graduating Oregon high school seniors will receive scholarships totaling $40,000 through the OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholar Program.

GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn, Central Willamette Credit Union President & CEO

Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn's motivation is grounded in impact: strengthening strategy, ensuring relevance, and helping credit unions continue to lead with both purpose and results.

When Banks Step Back, Credit Unions Step Up: New Job Resource Center and Resume Bank Available

Rather than waiting for the impacts of consolidation to unfold, credit unions acted quickly to offer a path forward. The newly launched job resource center serves as a job hub for displaced FirstBank employees.

Last Call for GoWest Award Nominations: Don’t Let Your Story Go Untold

Nominations for the 2026 GoWest Awards close May 22, and this is your final opportunity to recognize the people, programs, and partnerships making a difference across the Credit Union Movement.

Resources to Help Spot and Prevent Elder Financial Abuse: Credit Unions Take Action to Protect Older Americans

Momentum is building across the Credit Union Movement to address one of the fastest-growing threats facing members and communities: elder financial abuse.

Key Responsibilities in Strategic Credit Union CEO Search and Succession

Strategic CEO succession is a critical governance function for credit unions that requires clear delineation of roles and responsibilities between the Board of Directors and the current CEO.

Horizon Credit Union Fights Housing Instability in Missoula With $8,574 Donation

Horizon Credit Union was awarded a Member Impact Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to boost it's grant to YWCA Missoula.

Westerra Credit Union Names Kirk Leverington as Chief Strategy and Performance Officer

Since joining the Westerra team last year, Kirk Leverington has worked closely with Marksberry and executive leadership to analyze and identify the credit union’s strategic opportunities, priorities and long-term goals.

Deepening Community Roots: Mohave Federal Credit Union Leaders Take Part in Citizens Academy

Leaders from the Kingman, Ariz.-based credit union, including CEO Carol Roby, EVP Ramona Baptista, and marketing/PR team member Amy M. Carrera, recently participated in the City of Kingman’s Citizens Academy,

OnPoint Community Credit Union Announces 2026 Prize for Excellence in Education Community Builder Winners and Educator of the Year Finalists

Five local schools have won the 2026 OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education Community Builder awards.