Foundation News
Want to Bring Bite of Reality to Students Remotely?
Bite of Reality, a popular app used during Financial Reality Fairs to help young adults learn real-world budgeting skills, has […]
Oregon Credit Unions Step up to Distribute $35 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds to Main Street
When Oregon legislative leadership established a $35 million fund to help people bearing the brunt of COVID-19’s financial impact, they […]
NWCUF Grantee Spotlight: Mid Oregon Credit Union Shares Insights on How it is Addressing Workforce Housing Hurdles in Bend
Like so many regions across the Northwest, Bend, Oregon is experiencing inflated housing costs, which has driven the workforce further […]
NWCUF Offers Digital Resources and Support to Bring Financial Education to Young People Across the Northwest
The economic impact of COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of financial education and financial management skills in our communities. To […]
GoWest Foundation’s Scholarship Program Empowers Credit Union Employees to Grow Through Professional Development
Since its inception, the GoWest Foundation, formerly known as Northwest Credit Union Foundation, has been a consistent resource for credit […]
Oregon Credit Unions Unite to Help Small Businesses
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Northwest credit unions helped thousands of small businesses obtain Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program and […]
SBA Loan Keeps Boise Family’s Barber Shop Business Afloat
Getting a great haircut can feel life-changing, but for Liz and Anthony Madrid, giving other people haircuts is what actually […]
NWCUF Brings Biz Kid$ 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 […]