OnPoint Community Credit Union and its employees donated $57,424 this year to four United Way chapters serving Oregon and Southwest Washington. This contribution marks OnPoint’s 18th annual employee-led fundraising campaign, benefiting United Ways in communities the credit union serves. Employees raised $42,424 through creative fundraisers, which OnPoint matched with an additional $15,000 corporate donation.
“OnPoint is committed to supporting organizations that help create lasting change in our communities,” said Rob Stuart, OnPoint’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are proud to continue our partnership with United Way to support programs that address the critical needs of people across Oregon and Southwest Washington.”
The campaign invited OnPoint’s more than 1,200 employees to make voluntary individual contributions to United Way through fundraisers such as prize drawings, vacation raffles and a pet photo contest. OnPoint’s donation will help fund health and education programs that provide kids and families with equitable opportunities to build a good quality of life. Examples include:
- United Way of the Columbia-Willamette’s Early Learning Hubs and other educational initiatives, which connect parents and caregivers to free or low-cost preschool for their children, and parenting workshops and classes.
- United Way of Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties’ Linn Can, which promotes the safety and well-being of Linn County’s children by raising public awareness about the impacts of abuse and neglect.
- United Way of Central Oregon’s KIDS Center, which provides no-cost evaluations, family support and therapy to victims of child abuse.
- United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley’s Enrichment Academy, a before and after-school program designed to increase student achievement, improve student and family engagement, reduce hunger and increase wellness.
“OnPoint’s support is critical in helping us address the most pressing needs in our communities,” said Kelly O’Lague, President and CEO, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette. “This donation allows us to continue providing essential services that improve the lives of individuals and families facing challenges in the region.”
The United Way donation follows another impactful year for OnPoint’s annual giving program, donating more than $3.5 million to 327 nonprofits in Oregon and Southwest Washington in 2024. Learn more about OnPoint’s work to address the most critical needs in the communities it serves.
ABOUT ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
OnPoint Community Credit Union is the largest credit union in Oregon, serving over 581,000 members and with assets of $9.4 billion. Founded in 1932, OnPoint Community Credit Union’s membership is available to anyone who lives or works in one of 28 Oregon counties (Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler and Yamhill) and two Washington counties (Skamania and Clark) and their immediate family members. OnPoint Community Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). More information is available at www.onpointcu.com or 503-228-7077 or 800-527-3932.
ABOUT UNITED WAY OF COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE
For over 100 years, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette has helped meet the needs of vulnerable families in our region. As part of the United Way Worldwide network, the largest privately funded non-profit in the world, United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is uniquely positioned to connect and support the people, non-profits, businesses and government agencies working hard to address poverty in our region.
United Way brings people together to build strong, equitable communities where everyone can thrive. As one of the world’s largest privately funded charities, it serves 95% of U.S. communities and 37 countries and territories — making life better for 48 million people every year. Through United Way, communities tackle tough challenges and work with private, public, and non-profit partners to boost education, economic mobility, and health resources. United Way is the mission of choice for 1.5 million volunteers, 6.8 million donors, and 45,000 corporate partners in more than 1,100 communities worldwide.
