Community Impact
Putting a Bow on a Small Business Dream
Business: Fantastic Wrapping Credit Union Partner: Peninsula Credit Union Shiho Masuda once thought she was destined to become a painter. […]
Small Business Resiliency Loan Helps Barber Shop Stay Sharp
Business: St. John’s Barber Shop Credit Union Partner: Sound Credit Union For years, John Takyi worked as a barber in […]
Climb Credit Union Researches New Mortgage Solutions With GoWest Foundation Support
For many families, homeownership remains just out of reach despite steady income, responsible financial habits, and a desire to put […]
Working Together for Greater Impact: GoWest Awards 2026 Cooperation in Action Finalists
The excitement is building as MAXX 2026 draws closer. On Oct. 9, credit union professionals from across the region will […]
Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities: GoWest Awards 2026 Community Impact Finalists
With MAXX only eight weeks away, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the outstanding credit unions selected as finalists […]
Idaho Credit Unions Launch New No-Down-Payment Mortgage Program for First-Time Homebuyers
A new collaborative effort to expand homeownership opportunities across East Idaho officially launched, bringing together four credit unions, the GoWest […]
TAPCO Credit Union Launches Innovative Housing Entry Loan Program for Tacoma Families with GoWest Foundation Support
For many working families, unpaid debt owed to a former landlord can stand in the way of stable housing. TAPCO […]
Believing in Herself, a Pierce County Entrepreneur Lifts Others
Business: Fluffy Girl Creations Credit Union Partner: North Coast Credit Union Nikki Battles is on a mission to help plus-sized, […]
A Safe Space for Kids in King County
Business: Learn N’ Play Credit Union Partner: Unitus Community Credit Union On any given day, several children ranging in age […]
Designed for Everyone: How Inclusive Imagination Turned an Idea into Impact
Business: Inclusive Imagination Credit Union Partner: O Bee Credit Union On tables across the country, brightly colored dice tumble across […]
Built on Grit, Strengthened by Support: The WrightWay Beauty Supply Story
Business: WrightWay Beauty Supply Credit Union Partner: Canopy Credit Union On Spokane’s North Side, bright rows of braiding hair, textured […]
ICCU, LEAP Housing & GoWest Foundation Support Expanding Affordable Homeownership in Idaho
As housing affordability continues to challenge communities across Idaho, a new partnership between ICCU and LEAP Housing is paving pathways […]