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.

Communities in Six States to Benefit from Merger of Two Powerful Organizations

We are excited to share that effective Dec. 31, 2023, the GoWest Foundation and Consumers United Association have merged. This […]

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GoWest Foundation Invites Credit Unions to Participate in Unique Washington Credit Building Pilot Program

The GoWest Foundation is initiating a Request for Credit Union Participation to solicit applications from eligible credit unions interested in […]

“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!

Lending a Hand When Disaster Strikes

In the aftermath of devastating wildfires, STCU, the GoWest Foundation, and other credit unions take action to support communities.

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.

Credit Unions, Associations Rally To Support Hawaii Communities

In response to Hawaii’s devastating wildfires, credit unions and credit union associations came together to support those affected during this […]

Financial Reality Fair Throws Students into the ‘Real World’

“I’m married with a one-year-old baby and I just spent way too much money on diapers and childcare!” said a […]

GoWest Foundation Offers Up to $100K for Solutions to Workforce Housing, Rural Access to Financial Services

For more than 25 years, the GoWest Foundation has supported credit unions’ efforts to address the complex, unique, and challenging issues they witness every day in their communities.

GoWest Foundation Chief Impact Officer Featured on ‘The Remarkable Credit Union’

How can credit unions leverage grant dollars to proactively tackle the challenges facing their communities, and how can they most effectively […]

Credit Unions Across GoWest Utilize 3:1 Grant Program to Leverage Funding

A number of credit unions in the GoWest region have partnered with the GoWest Foundation in successful grant applications for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Member Impact Fund.