Pacific NW Federal Credit Union

PNWFCU in the Community

We love supporting our local community. Here’s what PNWFCU has been up to lately.

February 2025

Kristin Mullady, PNWFCU’s Financial Education Specialist, has been hard at work developing new high school courses in response to the latest recommendations of the Oregon Department of Education. Check out a sneak peek of what’s to come – view our high school lesson about the Stock Market (which satisfies OR requirement HS.PFE.B.2). Or, view the current library of our FREE K-12 resources for teachers here.

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December 2024

The PNWFCU elves were hard at work this holiday season, delivering baskets to teachers at our local schools and gathering donations for the KGW Toy Drive. We love spreading joy to our wonderful community!

November 2024

It’s scholarship season! Did you know PNWFCU offers two $1,500 scholarships to deserving members? Apply now for PNWFCU’s student scholarship on the OSAC website and use scholarship code 189. Applications opened Nov 1.

September 2024

We sponsored and attended Project Lemonade’s A Night of Inspiration fundraising event. This nonprofit does supports youth in foster care by providing the the resources, opportunities and connections they need to succeed in the future.

August 2024

We were proud to support Bonneville Power Administration’s Hood to Coast team, The Electric Shorts, by sponsoring them for the 42nd Annual Hood to Coast Relay. Way to go, Team Electric Shorts!

Our team had a great time volunteering at Schoolhouse Supplies this August! We helped pack over 1,000 school supply bags for local students and teachers in need. View more pics here.

July 2024

Thank you to everyone who participated in our ‘Flora & Fauna’ photo contest. We will be donating $550 to the World Forestry Center on behalf of the entries. Congratulations to the winners!

June 2024

Congrats to our 2024 OSAC scholarship winners, Giselle and Matoska! Giselle is following her passion for community care, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Linfield University. Matoska is studying biology and ecology with a minor in chemistry at Oregon State University, and hoping to pursue a future in ecological research and conservation. We’re so proud of these incredible students and can’t wait to see all they accomplish!

May 2024

PNWFCU’s Kristin Mullady went on KOIN 6 AM Extra for National Lucky Penny Day and discussed the fun and interactive lessons that we have to celebrate pennies and saving money. Explore our money lessons for all grade levels here. Check out the KOIN 6 AM video!

Earlier this month, we were at the Schoolhouse Supplies “Thanks a Million!” event. We met with nearly 500 teachers from all over the area to discuss our financial education tools and Educator’s Mortgage Appreciation program, and help give away tons of free supplies and gifts!

April 2024

Our CEO, Tom, went on AM Northwest to share how we’re giving back through financial education. Check out the interview!

Plus…tell a teacher! Registration is now open for the Thanks a Million event sponsored by PNWFCU. Teachers at schools where 50% or more of the students qualify for federal free and reduced lunches can reserve a spot. There will be gifts, prizes and school supplies, plus entertainment, food and drinks—all free in appreciation of our teachers!