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 Offers Digital Resources and Support to Bring Financial Education to Young People Across the Northwest

The economic impact of COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of financial education and financial management skills in our communities. To […]

GoWest Foundation’s Scholarship Program Empowers Credit Union Employees to Grow Through Professional Development

Since its inception, the GoWest Foundation, formerly known as Northwest Credit Union Foundation, has been a consistent resource for credit […]

Oregon Credit Unions Unite to Help Small Businesses

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Northwest credit unions helped thousands of small businesses obtain Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program and […]

SBA Loan Keeps Boise Family’s Barber Shop Business Afloat

Getting a great haircut can feel life-changing, but for Liz and Anthony Madrid, giving other people haircuts is what actually […]

NWCUF Brings Biz Kid$ Back This Coming School Year

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed personal finance and business skills at the forefront of our minds, and has illuminated the importance of […]

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 […]

Northwest Credit Unions Urged to Participate in New Emergency Loan Program

Last week, the Northwest Credit Union Foundation launched the new Emergency Loan Program, which combines philanthropic funds with credit union […]

Credit Unions Support Local Businesses, Nonprofits Through Difficult Times

The COVID-19 health crisis continues to disrupt daily life across the world, but as times get tougher, Northwest credit unions […]

Credit Unions Ramp up Online Financial Education During COVID-19 Crisis

Idaho, Oregon, and Washington have issued stay-at-home orders, forcing residents to find ways to pass the time. In addition, many […]

When Things Felt Impossible, a Credit Union was There

The months of March and April were blur – a slog of long days and sleepless nights. Stacey Bonell worried […]

Point West CU Reaches Out to Help Hispanics in Pandemic

Story by Jim DuPlessis for the Credit Union Times. All financial institutions have certain superpowers that consumers lack. They are […]