Author: Ben Shuey

Rural Credit Unions Are Evolving with Help from NWCUF
The Northwest is constantly changing. Its storied landscapes, diverse communities, and economy never stop evolving. As the financial needs of […]

How SELCO is Helping to Solve Houselessness in Lane County
Communities across America are grappling with houselessness — and none more so than Eugene, Oregon, which led the nation in […]

Do You Know How to Prepare for Wildfires?
While Hotshot crews work gallantly to battle Oregon’s 400,000-plus acre Bootleg wildfire, hundreds of other blazes are burning across the […]

With Wildfire Season Upon Us, NWCUF is Here to Help
With unseasonably high temperatures and dry conditions across the Northwest, we’re already seeing wildfires across the region. Oregon’s Bootleg Fire […]

Newrizons FCU Uses CDFI Grant to Support Immigrant Community
Newrizons Federal Credit Union has always known its niche. Located in Hoquiam, Washington, the credit union serves seasonal workers in […]

Columbia CU Leverages Community Relationships for Critical Pandemic Relief
6/29/2021 Columbia Credit Union has long made it a priority to partner with organizations in Southwest Washington to serve its […]

How Credit Unions Can Keep Students Engaged this Summer and Beyond
6/22/2021 Throughout the school year, thousands of children and young adults across the Northwest learn basic money principles thanks to […]

Numerica Credit Union Awards $300,000 in Community Grants
5/4/2021 Numerica Credit Union recently awarded $300,000 in community grants to 30 nonprofit organizations across the Northwest. The credit union’s […]

Credit Unions Share Financial Education Resources with Millions During April
5/4/2021 Credit unions prove their commitment to promoting financial literacy among their members and communities time and time again. In […]

Credit Unions and NWCUF Provide Disaster Relief for Members and Employees
5/28/2021 Over the past year, the Northwest faced extreme and unprecedented weather that caused widespread damage to homes and property. […]

You Hold the Keys to Proving Credit Unions’ Positive Impact
5/11/2021 Credit unions’ community impact may be the most important thing that differentiates them from other financial institutions. With their […]

Using Community Data to Understand Members’ Unique Needs
3/23/21 Last week, the Northwest Credit Union Foundation convened more than 70 credit union leaders, where they had the opportunity […]