Celebrating the credit union spirit.
Credit unions unite! International Credit Union Day is dedicated to the global credit union movement, rooted in the philosophy of "people helping people."
For International Credit Union Day 2024, we joined other credit unions in the Spokane-area to give back to Partners INW. Their mission is to empower our neighbors by providing essential services such as food, clothing, and resources to families and individuals facing challenges.
In the Tri-Cities, we teamed up with other local credit unions to help Mirror Ministries, an organization committed to helping young girls that are victims of sex trafficking.
Follow along with us on our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn each year to see what we’re up to for International Credit Union Day.
Some of our previous projects.
2023: The Spokane-area credit unionsteamed to help Thrive International, an organization currently providing transitional housing and essential services to refugee families in the community.
In the Tri-Cities, local credit unions lent a hand to Columbia Industries, an organization committed to supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities and other challenges in order to help them achieve personal success.
2022: Credit union volunteers in the Spokane area helped Habitat for Humanity- Spokane build two homes in the East Central neighborhood.
In the Tri-Cities, we helped the Arc of Tri-Cities. We assisted with the purchase of a forklift and sectional. Also, volunteers got together to organize and clean the Arc’s storage room.
2021: Spokane-area credit unions partnered to clean up and beautify gardening, landscaping as well as prepare welcome bags for clients at Family Promise of Spokane and Transitions. Tri-Cities credit unions hosted drives for professional clothing donations and pooling donations to create the "Credit Union Closet," benefitting Goodwill Industries of the Columbia.
2020: On-site volunteering and financial donations to fund building renovations, kitchen items, and gas gift cards for Women and Children’s Free Restaurant.
2019: Facility upgrades, cleaning, painting at Mid-City Concerns Senior Center, a branch of Meals on Wheels Spokane. Financial contributions to purchase and brand a new utility van for the center that provides safe and consistent transportation for their daily operations.
2018: Installation of new technology, a hand-painted mural, cleaning, and organizing at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach Center. Funds were donated to upgrade the after-school room, install new flooring, window blinds, and ceiling tiles.
2017: Painting, kitchen cleaning, and organization at Volunteers of America Crosswalk Youth Shelter. The work and donations earned Spokane-area credit unions the Volunteers of America’s Community Impact award.
2016: Purchasing and installation of a new playground at the Northeast Youth Center.
A brief history.
International Credit Union Day is dedicated to the global credit union movement, rooted in the philosophy of "people helping people."
The day is recognized to reflect upon the credit union movement's history, promote its achievements, recognize hard work, and share member experiences. International Credit Union Day has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October since 1948, and 2023 marks its 75th anniversary.
Since 2016, STCU and other Spokane-area credit unions have joined forces on a collaborative service project that benefits a local nonprofit.
Giving resources.
- The credit union difference: Why credit unions are good for you.
- Nonfinancial giving: Giving back without spending money.
- Philanthropic urges: How to share your time, talent, and treasure.
