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2/16/2021 The Northwest Credit Union Foundation is pleased to welcome three new leaders to NWCUF’s Board of Directors. Jackie Hoonjan, President and CEO of Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union; Kelly Schrader, former President and CEO of iQ Credit Union; and Dan Thurman, President and CEO of East Idaho Credit Union, will add their leadership to […]
Posted February 16, 2021 in NWCUF Board
2/9/2021 To many, the word “community” means more than just a group of people living and working in a shared area; it’s a collective identity. Whether it’s that small-town feel, the local fair on a summer night, a favorite restaurant, or the familiar faces of friends and family, this sense of community shapes people in […]
Posted February 12, 2021 in Economic Empowerment
2/9/2021 Last month, leaders from credit unions across the country gathered during Foundations Assemble, a two-day virtual event designed to foster networking and learning. The event, launched by Amanda Stevens, TwinStar Community Foundation’s Development Manager, provided attendees with an opportunity to share best practices and hear from leaders across the credit union industry on the […]
Posted February 9, 2021 in Community Impact
2/2/21 Buying fresh meat in bulk from local producers is a great way to feed a family and support the community, but there’s one problem: it can be expensive. Purchasing and processing the meat alone comes with a high price, not to mention the cost of buying a freezer to store it in all year […]
Posted February 2, 2021 in Asset Building
1/12/21 The Northwest is home to hundreds of rural communities, each with their own evolving economies and diverse demographics. When faced with change, they are resilient and innovative. Credit unions serve as community partners, offering the financial services, products, and solutions that best fit their unique needs. To assist with this important work, the Northwest […]
Posted January 12, 2021 in Asset Building
There’s no place like home for the holidays. In December, 20 families, including 16 children, transitioned out of a shelter and into a permanent, stable home, just in time for the holidays. A $100,000 donation from Numerica Credit Union funded the effort, in partnership with four regional nonprofits serving Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. “We […]
Posted January 7, 2021 in Community Impact
Northwest credit unions demonstrate time and again the vital role they play in ensuring peoples’ financial health. Credit unions were a lifeline to individuals and communities throughout 2020, and the Northwest Credit Union Foundation is proud to have partnered with credit unions across the region to further their community impact. With the support of NWCUF, […]
Posted December 8, 2020 in Community Impact
Credit unions are founded on the “People Helping People” philosophy. That core principle was never more apparent than it was this year, as people looked to credit unions for support. During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic early this spring, and in September, when wildfires ravaged parts of the Northwest, thousands found themselves in need […]
Posted November 18, 2020 in Asset Building, Community Impact, Credit Union Response, Disaster Recover, Disaster Relief, NWCUF
International Credit Union Day was Thursday, Oct. 15 — a day dedicated to reflecting on the global Credit Union Movement and celebrating all the ways credit unions contribute to a brighter future for millions of members around the world. Northwest credit unions celebrated the day in various ways, from hosting giveaways on social media to […]
Posted November 16, 2020 in Community Impact, Credit Union Response, Friends of the Foundation
When the state of Oregon asked Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to distribute emergency grants to small businesses, the hope was that very small businesses would be served: those with fewer than 25 employees, sole proprietorships, rural, and minority-owned businesses. Credit unions delivered. Between July 3 and Sept. 28, the four participating credit unions — […]
Posted October 13, 2020 in Credit Union Response