GoWest Foundation Helps Credit Unions Help Others

Friends of the Foundation gathered at MAXX 2023 for an early morning breakfast and celebration of all that credit unions […]

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.

GoWest Foundation Program Introduces Financial ‘Reality’ to Students

Financial education is one of the most effective ways credit unions support their youngest members — a healthy relationship with money early on can change the trajectory of someone’s life.

Credit Unions, Associations Rally To Support Hawaii Communities

In response to Hawaii’s devastating wildfires, credit unions and credit union associations came together to support those affected during this […]

Financial Reality Fair Throws Students into the ‘Real World’

“I’m married with a one-year-old baby and I just spent way too much money on diapers and childcare!” said a […]

GoWest Foundation Offers Up to $100K for Solutions to Workforce Housing, Rural Access to Financial Services

For more than 25 years, the GoWest Foundation has supported credit unions’ efforts to address the complex, unique, and challenging issues they witness every day in their communities.

GoWest Foundation Chief Impact Officer Featured on ‘The Remarkable Credit Union’

How can credit unions leverage grant dollars to proactively tackle the challenges facing their communities, and how can they most effectively […]

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.

Gesa CU Gives the Tools for Financial Literacy

Becoming financially savvy is growing in popularity in our modern society, but for many, there’s still a shroud of mystery and confusion on how to make the most of their money.

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.