Here in the Northwest, the Credit Union Movement is thriving and growing, and it’s because credit unions throughout the region are engaged, innovative, and forward-thinking. Throughout 2019, Northwest credit unions strengthened the industry thanks to high engagement and innovation, and they’re poised to go even further in 2020. In partnership with its credit union members, […]
Posted January 7, 2020 in NWCUF
The Northwest Credit Union Foundation, in partnership with the region’s credit unions and community partners, saw a highly successful 2019, making an impact in critical areas, including workforce housing, financial literacy, and college savings. By the end of 2019, NWCUF will have awarded $620,000 in workforce housing grants to launch credit union-led, innovative solutions that […]
Posted December 10, 2019 in Asset Building
MAXX 2019 attendees had an opportunity during the convention last week in Spokane to hear about how credit unions are improving the financial lives of their members and the communities they serve. During the Northwest Credit Union Foundation’s Donor Appreciation Breakfast, credit unions gathered to reconnect and hear how their contributions are making a difference […]
Posted October 28, 2019 in NWCUF
The Northwest Credit Union Foundation is pleased to announce Gene Pelham, President and CEO of Rogue Credit Union, has joined the Foundation’s Board of Directors. As a Board Director, he will work alongside other credit union executives to help guide the Foundation in its future initiatives. “We are thrilled to welcome Gene to the Board,” […]
Posted October 28, 2019 in NWCUF Board
Credit unions interested in applying for a Northwest Credit Union Foundation workforce housing planning or project grant are encouraged to submit their proposed plans by Sept. 13. Final grant applications are due by Oct. 25. Those that submit their proposed plans will receive feedback from NWCUF staff prior to the final application submission. To submit […]
Posted October 23, 2019 in Economic Empowerment, Workforce Housing
As the widespread, deadly devastation of Hurricane Dorian comes into focus, the Worldwide Foundation of Credit Unions has initiated its first Project Storm Break to help those in need in the Bahamas, where the storm unleashed days of wrath last week. Several credit unions on the island of Grand Bahama saw extensive damage. The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions’ Project Storm […]
Posted October 23, 2019 in Asset Building, Disaster Relief
Credit unions across the Northwest have a new opportunity to boost middle school students’ financial literacy through the Biz Kid$ Business Plan Competition, hosted by the Northwest Credit Union Foundation. Biz Kid$, a program with strong Northwest roots, engages young people and helps them develop life skills in the areas of financial literacy and entrepreneurship. […]
Posted October 23, 2019 in Biz Kid$, Economic Empowerment
It’s an annual MAXX tradition – each year, on the second morning of the convention, over 100 credit union professionals gather around platefuls of bacon and eggs and talk about the impact their credit unions are making in their communities in partnership with the Northwest Credit Union Foundation. It’s an opportune moment to recognize all […]
Posted September 27, 2019 in NWCUF
Credit unions interested in applying for a Northwest Credit Union Foundation workforce housing planning or project grant are encouraged to submit their proposed plans by Sept. 13. Final grant applications are due by Oct. 25. Those that submit their proposed plans will receive feedback from NWCUF staff prior to the final application submission. To submit […]
Posted September 26, 2019 in Economic Empowerment, Workforce Housing
The Northwest Credit Union Foundation continues to focus on new, innovative ways to help credit unions strengthen the financial lives of credit union members and their communities. This important work wouldn’t be possible, however, without the generous, longstanding support of Northwest credit unions. In 2019, Northwest Credit Union Association members donated more than $500,000 to the Foundation, making priorities like the Community Impact Reporting Tool and workforce housing […]
Posted August 6, 2019 in Cooperative Development, Donors