Author: Ben Shuey
GoWest Foundation Disaster Relief: Rallying Together in Times of Crisis
The GoWest six-state region sees its share of natural disasters, including wildfires, floods, and ice storms. When the unexpected happens […]
More Than 4,000 Students Take a Bite of Reality for #CUYouthMonth
Helping younger generations understand how to budget, build credit, and create a positive relationship with money can change their future.
Credit Union Celebrations Planned for April’s #CUYouthMonth
April is more than just a transition into spring; it’s also Youth Savings Month, a time to celebrate and encourage financial literacy and responsibility among young people.
“Save Away for a Rainy Day” this April for #CUYouthMonth
Encourage members to “Save Away for a Rainy Day” this April for National Credit Union Youth Month and National Financial Literacy Month!
GoWest Foundation Awards Workforce Housing Grant to NuVista Federal Credit Union
The Foundation is proud to announce it has awarded a $100,000 workforce housing grant to NuVista FCU in Montrose, Colorado, the first major grant under the Foundation’s rebranded name.
GoWest Foundation Program Introduces Financial ‘Reality’ to Students
Financial education is one of the most effective ways credit unions support their youngest members — a healthy relationship with money early on can change the trajectory of someone’s life.
Foundation Funding to Make Home Ownership Accessible and Achievable
With a recent planning grant from the GoWest Foundation, Canopy Credit Union is now better prepared to offer its community access to innovative and affordable housing.
GoWest Foundation Grant Provides “Financial Shot of Courage” to Consolidated Community Credit Union
With the support of the grant, Ellifritz said the credit union has funded over $5 million in Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) loans and $10 million in Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) loans.
Foundation Grant Helps Make the Impossible Possible
The Foundation’s support allowed us to kickstart a program that would otherwise have been budgetarily prohibited.
Giving a Boost to Small Businesses in East Idaho
It is rare to find a Start Up Loan product with a decent interest rate and favorable terms in the current lending climate, but with small businesses in mind EICU has designed a loan that offers both.
High School Students in Idaho and Oregon Get a Taste of ‘Adulting’ with Finances
There’s no better time to teach young people the importance of healthy money management habits than during Financial Literacy Month and Credit Union Youth Month.
Credit Unions Join Idaho Governor to Formally Kick Off Financial Literacy Month
Last week, Idaho credit unions came together to support the Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition’s (IFLC) annual Proclamation Signing and Piggy Bank Beauty Contest Awards Ceremony.