When times get tough, credit unions step up. As coronavirus makes its rounds globally and in the United States, Northwest credit unions are jumping in to provide steadfast support for their members and employees. Thanks to advances in technology and credit unions’ commitment to providing convenient services, credit unions have virtual banking options, which means […]
Posted March 19, 2020 in Cooperative Development, Member Support
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the Northwest, the role credit unions play in serving their communities is even more important. Apart from offering financial services, many credit unions provide a variety of charitable contributions or sponsorships to local organizations and serve as directors on nonprofit and community boards. Credit unions’ continued engagement with these […]
Posted March 19, 2020 in Community Impact, Cooperative Development, Member Support, NWCUF
Clackamas Federal Credit Union is taking preventative measures and offering financial relief to members who might be impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As COVID-19 begins to have an increased impact in Clackamas County, throughout the state, and across the nation, the credit union is taking action to keep members and staff safe while […]
Posted March 18, 2020 in Cooperative Development, Member Support
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
Credit unions across the Northwest begin entering 2018 data into the Community Impact Reporting Tool.
Posted April 1, 2019 in Community Impact Reporting Tool, Cooperative Development
National Credit Union Youth Month focuses on helping children develop strong savings skills to build better futures.
Posted March 18, 2019 in Cooperative Development
Northwest Credit Union Foundation provides scholarships to those interested in pursuing professional development.
Posted January 29, 2019 in Cooperative Development, Scholarships
Scholarships honor Thomson’s legacy and contributions to the Credit Union Movement.
Posted November 20, 2018 in Cooperative Development, Scholarships
Credit unions across the Northwest are tracking community development, lending, social responsibility, charitable giving, volunteerism, and more.
Posted November 13, 2018 in Community Impact Reporting Tool, Cooperative Development
Funded with a grant from the Northwest Credit Union Foundation, the branch provides students with career training and real-world money management experience.
Posted November 13, 2018 in Cooperative Development, grants