Workforce Housing

Mid Oregon Credit Union Pioneers Workforce Housing Land Acquisition Fund
Mid Oregon Credit Union is stepping up to address the critical shortage of workforce housing in Bend, Ore., by working […]

Tucson Welcome Home Program Kick-Off: Making Homes Affordable for First-time Buyers
On Nov. 14, Tucson-area credit unions and the GoWest Foundation celebrated the kick-off of the Tucson Welcome Home program, a new program that […]

Workforce Housing Info Session Offers Valuable Insights
On June 13, GoWest Foundation hosted a Workforce Housing Information Session to highlight foundation grants and current credit union collaborations […]

Learn How the GoWest Foundation Can Support Your Credit Union Housing Initiatives
GoWest Foundation is hosting a virtual session on June 13 from 1-2:30 p.m. PT / 2-3:30 p.m. MT to discuss […]

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.

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.

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.

NWCUF Grantee Spotlight: Mid Oregon Credit Union Shares Insights on How it is Addressing Workforce Housing Hurdles in Bend
Like so many regions across the Northwest, Bend, Oregon is experiencing inflated housing costs, which has driven the workforce further […]

NWCUF Supports Canopy Credit Union’s Rental Assistance Program
In 2019, the Northwest Credit Union Foundation awarded a Workforce Housing Planning grant to Canopy Credit Union. The credit union partnered with Strategic […]

NWCUF Awards $295,000 in Latest Round of Workforce Housing Grants to Credit Unions
Credit unions throughout the region continue to focus on workforce housing hurdles within their communities, creating products, services, and partnerships […]