Community Is Our Middle Name
Community is our middle name and we are committed to supporting causes and events that enhance the quality of life for our communities.
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Helping us help others…
Online Donation & Sponsorship Form
We need your help to make the best use of our charitable giving resources! Whether a monetary donation, gift-in-kind, or request for volunteers, we rely on our members and neighbors to keep us informed of community needs. If you have a cause or event that you think OURCU should support, please complete the online or PDF form using one of the links above.
With branches in Elma, McCleary, Montesano, Shelton, Steamboat Island, Union, and Vashon, there is a lot of opportunity for us to give back. Below are just a few causes and organizations that OURCU has supported in the past.
Youth Health & Wellness Local Service Organizations And More Scholarships & Grants Harmony Hill Kiwanis Chambers of Commerce School PTA Auctions Mason GH Foundation Love Inc Community Festivals South Sound YMCA Summit Pacific Foundation Master Gardeners Law Enforcement & K-9 Youth Sports Turning Pointe Rotary Special Olympics The charitable giving and volunteering that OURCU provides is on behalf of and made possible by our members. Whether it is a bake sale, food drive, fundraiser, or school supply drive, our membership and employees generously support our efforts. Follow, like, and share what we are currently doing on our social media pages.
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Let’s get together…
OURCU is active in the community by having a presence at and, even hosting, events. We stay connected to the local business community in part through involvement with the Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Teaching others…
OURCU is committed to helping our local students and schools thrive! With field trips to our branches, onsite financial reality fairs, and college scholarships, we have kids covered from early learning through higher education.
Community Partner Education Grant (CPEG) - Working Together!
The Community Partners Education Grant (CPEG) program was founded by OURCU to pool funds from local business partners to enhance the student learning experience by providing teachers with modest grants for unique projects and programs. To apply for a grant or to learn more, please visit cpegwa.wixsite.com/home.
| School Year | Teacher Grants Approved | Dollars |
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| 2014/2015 | 20 | $12,341.50 |
| 2015/2016 | 19 | $13,706.00 |
| 2016/2017 | 34 | $26,047.50 |
| 2017/2018 | 28 | $22,635.00 |
| 2018/2019 | 37 | $23,850.00 |
| 2019/2020 | 39 | $25,700.50 |
| 2020/2021 | 26 | $22,290.00 |
| 2021/2022 | 48 | $38,079.00 |
| 2022/2023 | 43 | $25,116.00 |
| Totals | 294 | $209,766.00 |
