Gesa CU Gives the Tools for Financial Literacy

Becoming financially savvy is growing in popularity in our modern society, but for many, there’s still a shroud of mystery and confusion on how to make the most of their money.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Idaho Credit Unions Leverage Project Grants to Support Rural Communities

There are numerous rural communities across the GoWest region, each with its own unique history, geography, traditions, and demographics.