GoWest’s Pam Leavitt, Oregon Credit Unions, Honored at National GAC for Advocacy Leadership

It takes a village to move the advocacy needle. This is something that Pam Leavitt realized when she joined the Credit Union Movement in 1994, tasked with leading advocacy efforts for Oregon credit unions. Over time she built an advocacy model that has been admired and copied throughout the league system and continues to build on it for sustainable success into the future. The model is successful due to partnership and deep engagement of credit unions.

Three Credit Union Champions Inducted into CU House Hall of Leaders

Three credit union champions from the GoWest region were among the sixteen credit union inductees to the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in a ceremony held Sunday, March 3. The leaders were recognized for their significant contributions to the credit union industry.

SELCO Community Credit Union Launches ‘SELCO Steps Up’, Expanding its Community Involvement Efforts

SELCO Community Credit Union, based in Springfield, Oregon, has reimagined and expanded its approach to community involvement with the launch […]

OCCU Announces Three New Leaders

OCCU, based out of Eugene, Oregon has added three new members to its leadership team: Courtney Cook, Justin Lu and Tim Strinz

Central Willamette Credit Union President Appointed to Business Oregon Commission

Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn, president and CEO of Central Willamette Credit Union in Albany, Oregon, has been appointed to serve on the Business Oregon Commission. Nominated by Governor Tina Kotek last year, the Oregon State Senate officially voted on her confirmation on February 14.

InRoads Credit Union Donates Nearly $140,000 in Oregon Community Support During 2023

InRoads Credit Union, in partnership with their members and employees, contributed $138,853 towards 52 local charitable organizations, schools and scholarships […]

Unitus Community Credit Union Opens New Branch at Cedar Hills Crossing

Unitus Community Credit Union, based out of Portland, Oregon, opened  a new branch in the Cedar Hills Crossing Shopping Center, located at 3215 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, OR 97005. This new branch is a relocation of the Unitus Beaverton Branch on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, which closed permanently on February 9.

OnPoint Community CU Offers Tips for Managing Love and Money this Valentine’s Day

Amid dreams of a beautiful wedding or new home, OnPoint Community Credit Union emphasizes the importance of an often-overlooked aspect of commitment – financial security.

Unitus Community Credit Union Offers Free Tax Preparation to Qualified Individuals

Unitus Community Credit Union is once again partnering with the Internal Revenue Service and Metropolitan Family Services (MFS)-CASH Oregon to […]

SELCO Community CU To Begin Accepting Scholarship Applications On Feb. 1

Expanded eligibility for continuing, nontraditional, and vocational students and a nearly 50% increase in funding aimed at addressing changing needs and educational landscape; applications will be accepted Feb. 1-March 31.

Valley Credit Union gives back $1.25 Million!

Valley CU, based in Salem is a not-for-profit, cooperative credit union, owned by the 6,000+ members using its services.

Two Portland-Area Credit Unions Announce Merger Agreement

The combined credit union would become the third largest in Portland, Oregon area.

Start Your Own Credit Union Chapter in 5 Steps

GoWest’s Lexy Strong can help you plan and create a successful chapter.

OCCU Celebrates its Biggest Volunteer Year

Staff logged the time through an OCCU program that provides employees with 40 hours of paid time each year to volunteer in the community.

OnPoint Community Credit Union and its Employees Donated More Than $63,000 to Four United Way Chapters

The donation will support programs focused on health, housing, and financial stability for kids and vulnerable families in the region.

Share Your Story at GoWest’s 2024 Credit Union Days at the Capitol

Sharing stories about your philanthropy, the services you offer, and the many ways you serve lawmakers’ constituents can shape legislative decisions that have a lasting effect on the industry.

First Tech Federal Credit Union Reinforces Philanthropic Commitment, Contributing $3.6M to Nonprofits in 2023

Through collective efforts by First Tech’s dedicated members, employees, and community, the annual grant includes $2.23 million in direct charitable giving and $1.5 million in fundraising for Credit Unions for Kids.

OnPoint Community Credit Union Donates $2.5M to Oregon and Southwest Washington Nonprofits in 2023

Meals on Wheels, Rose Haven and Portland Housing Center are among the latest recipients in a record year of giving for Oregon’s largest credit union.

Cascadia Chapter Annual Turkey Shoot Raises Nearly $900 for Blanchet House

This tradition, running since 2011, pays homage to the late Bob Burns, a revered credit union executive and community leader.

OnPoint Community Credit Union Named Oregon’s Most Admired Financial Services Company in 2023

The Portland Business Journal ranked Oregon’s largest credit union first among banks and wealth management firms.