Foundation News
Resources and Support as Wildfires Impact the West
Fast-moving wildfires are once again sweeping across the West, leaving a devastating path of destruction in their wake. Communities throughout […]
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 […]
“Leadership Is an Action, Not a Title”: YP Summit Takeaways Resonate
Seventy young professionals from across the GoWest region gathered in Spokane on June 2–3 for the YP Summit with a […]
Arizona Credit Unions Unite for Bite of Reality During #AZCUWEEK
In April, 12 Arizona credit unions joined forces to bring real-world financial education to more than 500 students across the […]
Believing in Herself, a Pierce County Entrepreneur Lifts Others
Nikki Battles is on a mission to help plus-sized, aka “fluffy” people, to embrace themselves, love themselves, and treat themselves […]
A Safe Space for Kids in King County
On any given day, several children ranging in age from eight years to four months old, are playing happily and […]
Designed for Everyone: How Inclusive Imagination Turned an Idea into Impact
On tables across the country, brightly colored dice tumble across the surface. Cards fan out in players’ hands. There’s strategy, […]
Built on Grit, Strengthened by Support: The WrightWay Beauty Supply Story
On Spokane’s North Side, bright rows of braiding hair, textured extensions, satin bonnets, and specialty shampoos line the shelves at […]
Strengthen Your Impact: Register for the GoWest CDFI Roundtable
Join us for the second GoWest CDFI Roundtable of 2026 on June 23 from 10–11:30 a.m. PT / 11 a.m.–12:30 […]
Turning Ideas into Impact Through GoWest Foundation Grant Funding
In March, credit unions from across the region joined the GoWest Foundation team for an in-depth look at funding opportunities […]
Federal Home Loan Bank Grant Programs: Turning Credit Union Partnerships Into Housing Impact
Credit unions across the West play a critical role in expanding access to affordable housing—and the Federal Home Loan Bank […]
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 […]












