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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 […]

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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 […]

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Idaho Credit Unions Leverage Project Grants to Support Rural Communities

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

Using Community Data to Understand Members’ Unique Needs

3/23/21 Last week, the Northwest Credit Union Foundation convened more than 70 credit union leaders, where they had the opportunity […]

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Amplifying Credit Unions’ Community Impact Through Resources & Expertise

As not-for-profit cooperatives, credit unions are uniquely positioned to provide the financial solutions their consumers and communities need so that […]

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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 […]

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Oregon Credit Union Community Rallies for Ukraine

It’s hard to believe just last summer, there was relative peace in Ukraine, and peace in the hearts of Olena […]

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Northwest Credit Unions and NWCUF Respond to the Crisis in Ukraine

In wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine over the past few weeks, credit unions are coming together in various ways to provide critical relief for Ukrainians.

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Northwest, Mountain West Credit Union Foundation Boards Vote Unanimously to Merge

The Northwest Credit Union Association and Mountain West Credit Union Association announced that after a thorough due diligence process revealed […]

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Supporting the Farms that Feed Us

Hard-working farms in Idaho and Lewis Counties help to put pork, chicken, beef, and lamb on families’ dinner tables. They also produce wheat, barley, chickpeas, canola, and other pulse crops.

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A Solution for Credit Unions and Employees Impacted by Recent Flooding

Just as the Northwest welcomed 2022, an unwelcome wave of severe weather caused snow slides and flooding across a large […]

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United Way of Treasure Valley CEO Nora Carpenter Joins Board

The Northwest Credit Union Foundation will formally welcome Nora Carpenter, President and CEO of the United Way of Treasure Valley, […]

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Helping Credit Unions Tackle Weighty Societal Issues

The work credit unions do to support their members and communities is part of the “People Helping People” philosophy that’s […]

400 High School Freshmen Get a ‘Bite of Reality’ at Fair Co-Hosted by Washington CU’s

More than 400 high school freshmen in Shelton, Washington, learned the financial ins-and-outs during a “day in the life” of […]

Urban League Partners with Five Portland CUs to Advance Financial Well-Being of Black Oregonians

Five Portland-area credit unions and the Northwest Credit Union Foundation have partnered with the Urban League of Portland to advance the […]