Foundation News
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 […]
Rogue Credit Union CEO Gene Pelham Named to Lead NWCUF Board
The Northwest Credit Union Foundation Board of Directors elected officers for its Board of Directors and welcomed two new Board […]
Northwest Credit Unions Stepped Up to Help Students with College Expenses
The skyrocketing cost of a college education is no secret. The Federal Reserve reports that in the second quarter of […]
Rural Credit Unions Are Evolving with Help from NWCUF
The Northwest is constantly changing. Its storied landscapes, diverse communities, and economy never stop evolving. As the financial needs of […]
How SELCO is Helping to Solve Houselessness in Lane County
Communities across America are grappling with houselessness — and none more so than Eugene, Oregon, which led the nation in […]
Do You Know How to Prepare for Wildfires?
While Hotshot crews work gallantly to battle Oregon’s 400,000-plus acre Bootleg wildfire, hundreds of other blazes are burning across the […]
With Wildfire Season Upon Us, NWCUF is Here to Help
With unseasonably high temperatures and dry conditions across the Northwest, we’re already seeing wildfires across the region. Oregon’s Bootleg Fire […]
Newrizons FCU Uses CDFI Grant to Support Immigrant Community
Newrizons Federal Credit Union has always known its niche. Located in Hoquiam, Washington, the credit union serves seasonal workers in […]
Columbia CU Leverages Community Relationships for Critical Pandemic Relief
6/29/2021 Columbia Credit Union has long made it a priority to partner with organizations in Southwest Washington to serve its […]
How Credit Unions Can Keep Students Engaged this Summer and Beyond
6/22/2021 Throughout the school year, thousands of children and young adults across the Northwest learn basic money principles thanks to […]