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Unitus Community Credit Union Named a Top Five Most Philanthropic Corporation & Wins Award for Educator Pipeline Partnership
Unitus Community Credit Union has been named the fifth most philanthropic large corporation in the Portland metro area by the Portland Business Journal.
Westerra Credit Union Opens Its School Grant Program to Educators Across Colorado
For the first time, Westerra Credit Union has opened its School Grant Program to educators across all of Colorado.
Game On for Financial Smarts: Fibre Federal Credit Union Launches Scan & Score Challenge in Local High Schools
Fibre Federal Credit Union recently launched its Scan & Score Challenge, a new community-partnership initiative designed to promote financial literacy in local high schools through a fun and engaging format.
Columbia Credit Union Invests $100,000 in PeaceHealth’s Vision for Whole-Person Care
Columbia Credit Union has donated $100,000 to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation’s transformative Healthcare Reimagined Campaign
Columbia Credit Union Launches Food Drive and Donates $10,000 to the Clark County Food Bank
Columbia Credit Union announced a $10,000 donation to the Clark County Food Bank in Washington and the launch of a branch-wide food drive to support families facing food insecurity this holiday season.
Faster Payments, Faster Criminals: Guarding Against Cybercrime in an Instant Payments World
Real-time payment systems and money transfer apps are making the movement of money quicker and easier than ever before – but their speed, finality and always-on availability are proving to be extremely attractive to scammers.
Hughes Federal Credit Union Tops $2 Million in Donations to Support Southern Arizona Libraries
Hughes Federal Credit Union has surpassed $2 million in total donations to Friends of the Library organizations across Southern Arizona.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Expands Field of Membership in Southwest Washington
OnPoint Community Credit Union recently announced it is expanding its field of membership in Southwest Washington to better serve its members.
BECU names Carla Costa-Perales as Chief Impact Officer
BECU announced on Nov. 3 that Carla Costa-Perales has been selected as its Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer.
Rivermark Community Fund Awards $30,000 Grant to Bienestar for Affordable Housing
The Rivermark Community Fund has directed its 2025 grant of $30,000 to Bienestar, the Hillsboro-based nonprofit providing safe, stable, and affordable housing for Latinx individuals, immigrants, and families.
The Road to a Stronger Credit Union Movement: A Message from ACU’s New President & CEO Scott Simpson
A message from Scott Simpson, America’s Credit Unions new president/CEO
Gesa Credit Union Awards More Than $528,000 Through Local Heroes Grant Program
Gesa Credit Union has awarded more than $528,000 to 52 organizations across the Pacific Northwest as part of its 2025 Local Heroes Grant Program.
Unitus Community Credit Union and Western Oregon University Celebrate Future Bilingual Educators
Unitus Community Credit Union hosted its fourth annual Coffee and Connection gathering at Western Oregon University, bringing together six students from its dedicated Bilingual Teacher Scholars cohort for a morning of recognition, encouragement, and community.
Cybersecurity Awareness: How to Be Cybersecurity Smart
While Cybersecurity Awareness Month is wrapping up, it's always a good time to share resources and cybersecurity best practice recommendations.
Resources to Strengthen Your Credit Union’s Cybersecurity Readiness
Here are some key resources to help strengthen your cybersecurity readiness and protect what matters most.
The Ransomware Readiness Gap: Why Practice Makes All the Difference
The credit unions that have run a ransomware tabletop exercise with our team have learned one key truth: you can’t know how ready you are until you put your plan to the test.
Modernizing Secure Access for Financial Institutions – Why SASE and ZTNA Are Imperative in a Perimeterless World
For IT and security executives at banks and credit unions, this evolution presents a challenge and an opportunity: how to secure sensitive operations in a world where users, devices and data operate far beyond the corporate firewall.
What Credit Unions Can Learn from Alternative Lenders: Lisa Servon from the MAXX 2025 Mainstage
Speaking from the MAXX 2025 mainstage, Lisa Servon challenged credit unions to better understand why the 25 million unbanked and underbanked households in the U.S. often feel that traditional institutions don’t serve them well.
Deadline Extended to Nov. 5 for 2026 Committee Nominations
This is your final chance to lend your expertise and leadership by serving on a GoWest 2026 Committee, Advisory Group, or Working Group. Submit your nomination by Wednesday, Nov. 5.
Tokenized Deposits vs. Credit Union–Backed Stablecoins: What’s the Real Difference?
The two sound similar on the surface, but the intent and impact behind them are very different.
Vantage West Partners with FHLBank San Francisco to Award $150,000 in AHEAD Program Grants to Arizona Non-Profits
Vantage West Credit Union, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, will deliver $150,000 AHEAD Program grants to three Arizona organizations in support of their efforts to drive economic growth, enhance workforce development, and create equitable opportunities for underserved communities.