Community involvement at Oregon State Credit Union

We recognize that we are a part of a larger community and people helping people is at the core of what we do. As a not-for-profit member-owned financial cooperative our commitment is to be a sustaining resource for our members and communities.

 

Financial giving

Prioritizing youth, financial education and serving the underserved, Oregon State Credit Union supports many schools and non-profit organizations to meet the needs of our communities.

Kid Captain family - OSCU Beavers - Oregon State Credit Union

  • Don't miss our kick for a cause contest and the chance to have fun and prizes with this exciting opportunity. Tickets to OSU Beaver fooball games, hospitality passes and the opportunity to be on the field and kick a field goal!

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  • Our community shred days are a free event open to everyone – you don’t have to be a member of Oregon State Credit Union. Gather your sensitive documents and we’ll do the rest. Join us at one of our five upcoming events. Click here to learn more.

Volunteering in our communities

Make way for volunteers! Our dedication to members and community service goes beyond providing financial products and services. Donating our time is another way to strengthen the communities in which we live and work.

Food volunteer hand off - Oregon State Credit Union

  • Food share donations are a regular part of our shred day events, a great opportunity to work with our local food bank partners in the counties we serve.

Shred Day sign - Start here - Oregon State Credit Union

  • Team members are in our communities throughout the year committed to serving others.

Community impact

  • Supported affordable housing initiatives resulting in $95,000 to support Cornerstone Community Housing, an organization that plays a vital role in improving housing access and stability for individuals and families.

  • Over $66,000 in scholarships were provided, including ten $2,500 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today scholarships to our teen members for in-state college students, and Teacher Education Grants delivering $20,000 to 47 educators who impacted nearly 14,000 students.

  • Expanded our youth savings program to nearly 11,000 accounts, with total savings approaching $10 million – helping build strong financial habits for the next generation.

  • Reached over 10,000 individuals, providing more than 4,800 hours of in-person teaching and financial counseling.

  • Prevented $1.8 million in fraud, safeguarding our members’ hard earned money. Our commitment to financial protection also includes reporting 19 cases of suspected elder financial abuse to Adult Protective Services.

  •  Free community shred events helped securely dispose of over 66,000 pounds of sensitive documents, protecting members from identity theft while keeping waste out of landfills.

Learn more about Oregon State Credit Union

Find out more about us at our History page, check out our values or explore job opportunities with our team.

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