BELLINGHAM, WA (January 8, 2025) – WECU invested $520,000 in local nonprofits and community initiatives throughout 2025, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to strengthening the communities it serves across Western Washington.

WECU’s annual giving supported a wide range of community needs, including education, youth development, financial well-being, and nonprofit capacity building. In 2025, notable contributions included:

  • $114,000 in charitable sponsorships supporting local events and organizations
  • $96,000 in scholarships to help students pursue higher education
  • $130,000 through WECU’s Education First initiative, benefiting education-focused nonprofits
  • $81,500 in Community Builder Grants, empowering nonprofits addressing critical local needs

These investments reflect WECU’s cooperative model and its mission to reinvest resources back into the people and places that make its communities strong.

“As a member-owned financial cooperative, our growth is directly tied to the well-being of our communities,” said Erynne Hallock, Senior Vice President of Impact at WECU. “Our 2025 giving reflects a thoughtful, strategic approach to supporting education, opportunity, and organizations that are doing meaningful work on the ground. We’re proud of the impact these partnerships create and are committed to expanding that impact even further in the year ahead.”

As WECU looks to 2026, the credit union remains focused on deepening community partnerships, aligning charitable investments with evolving local needs, and increasing its overall impact as it continues to grow alongside its members.

About WECU

WECU is a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. WECU was founded in 1936 as the Bellingham Teacher’s Credit Union. Today, it serves over 175,000 members with more than $3.0 billion in assets. WECU is committed to enhancing the financial well-being of its members and making a positive impact in the communities it serves.

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