Author: Ben Shuey

Mountain America and ICCU Educate Idahoans During Idaho Financial Literacy Day
Every year, the Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition gathers at the Boise Capitol for a day in February to share the […]

Rural Access Planning Grant Applications Due March 26
3/9/2021 Credit unions across the Northwest are developing innovative programs, products, and services to increase access and affordability to financial […]

Equipped with Data, Credit Unions Are Empowered to Drive Meaningful Change
3/9/2021 The financial health of members and communities is a central focus of the credit union industry. To better understand […]

Credit Unions and NWCUF Provide Disaster Relief for Oregon Ice Storm Victims
3/9/2021 During Valentine’s Day weekend last month, Oregon experienced a devastating ice storm that led to the most widespread power […]

Amplifying Credit Unions’ Community Impact Through Resources & Expertise
As not-for-profit cooperatives, credit unions are uniquely positioned to provide the financial solutions their consumers and communities need so that […]

Credit Unions Encouraged to Join NWCUF March 17 for Meeting Member Needs: Using Data to Drive Impact
2/16/2021 Northwest credit unions are focused on finding innovative ways to improve people’s financial well-being by offering the right products […]

NWCUF Welcomes Three New Leaders to its Board of Directors
2/16/2021 The Northwest Credit Union Foundation is pleased to welcome three new leaders to NWCUF’s Board of Directors. Jackie Hoonjan, […]

Idaho Central Credit Union Helps Keep Local Teriyaki Restaurant Open Amid Lockdown
2/9/2021 To many, the word “community” means more than just a group of people living and working in a shared […]

Credit Union Foundation Leaders Convene to Share Best Practices and Amplify Community Impact
2/9/2021 Last month, leaders from credit unions across the country gathered during Foundations Assemble, a two-day virtual event designed to […]

Old West Federal’s Farm to Table Loan Meets Unique Need in Rural Oregon Community
2/2/21 Buying fresh meat in bulk from local producers is a great way to feed a family and support the […]

The NWCUF is Seeking Innovative Approaches to Serving the Region’s Rural Communities
1/12/21 The Northwest is home to hundreds of rural communities, each with their own evolving economies and diverse demographics. When […]

A Home for the Holidays: Numerica Credit Union Helps Homeless Families Find Permanent Housing
There’s no place like home for the holidays. In December, 20 families, including 16 children, transitioned out of a shelter […]