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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 […]

Northwest Credit Unions Stepped Up to Help Students with College Expenses

The skyrocketing cost of a college education is no secret. The Federal Reserve reports that in the second quarter of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Northwest Credit Unions and NWCUF Partner to Provide Timely Financial Assistance

Credit unions are founded on the “People Helping People” philosophy. That core principle was never more apparent than it was […]

Northwest Credit Union Foundation’s Wildfire Disaster Relief Provides Immediate Aid

An unprecedented series of wildfires fed by intense winds recently devastated communities across the Northwest in September, causing death and […]

Want to Bring Bite of Reality to Students Remotely?

Bite of Reality, a popular app used during Financial Reality Fairs to help young adults learn real-world budgeting skills, has […]

NWCUF Offers Digital Resources and Support to Bring Financial Education to Young People Across the Northwest

The economic impact of COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of financial education and financial management skills in our communities. To […]

Bite of Reality Goes Remote

The popular Bite of Reality app, used to educate students and young adults in real-world budgeting skills, has gone virtual […]

Thousands of High Schoolers Across the Region Learn Real-World Budgeting Skills

When young adults venture out on their own, whether they’re headed to college or work, it’s critical that they understand […]

Access to Housing, Financial Literacy, College Savings – NWCUF and Partners See Strides in 2019

The Northwest Credit Union Foundation, in partnership with the region’s credit unions and community partners, saw a highly successful 2019, […]