The donation will support programs focused on health and education for kids and vulnerable families in the region
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 20, 2024—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.
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Rose Haven, The Giving Plate, Clark County Food Bank and ShelterCare are among the latest recipients in Oregon’s largest credit union's record-breaking year of giving
PORTLAND, Ore. Dec. 18, 2024— OnPoint Community Credit Union donated a record-breaking $3.8 million to 331 nonprofits in Oregon and Southwest Washington in 2024. This year’s donations focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, financial education, food and shelter, environmental stewardship, and youth services.
OnPoint’s unprecedented year of giving includes a $100,000 donation to four regional nonprofits in observance of the holiday season. Rose Haven, The Giving Plate, Clark County Food Bank and ShelterCare will each use the gift from OnPoint to provide food and shelter relief across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
“Community is at the heart of everything we do at OnPoint,” said Rob Stuart, President and CEO of OnPoint Community Credit Union. “This year, we are proud to partner with these remarkable organizations that are not just meeting immediate needs but building hope and community for the people they serve.”
OnPoint provided every employee with $50 to donate to a food and shelter nonprofit of their choice as part of the credit union’s eighth annual employee giving campaign. This year’s campaign resulted in an additional $36,000 donation split between nonprofits across the region.
About OnPoint’s holiday donation recipients
Rose Haven
Rose Haven is Multnomah County’s only day shelter and community center open to women, children and marginalized genders experiencing homelessness and poverty. Rose Haven is a community where everyone has safety, stability, love, health and home. Serving 150 people a day, Rose Haven not only meets basic needs, including healthy meals, high-quality clothes, personal care products and clean showers - but offers long term solutions through their advocacy, wellness and empowerment programs. Rose Haven will use OnPoint’s $15,000 donation to provide guests with meals, personal care supplies, bus tickets and financial assistance for rent, utilities and medical emergencies.
“As Oregon faces the highest rate of unsheltered children in the nation, Rose Haven has served record numbers of families in need. We literally can't do this work without community support, and OnPoint has been a consistent partner with their Food and Shelter grants,” said Liz Starke, Development Director, Rose Haven. “Together we are healing people and healing Portland – because we love people and we love Portland!”
The Giving Plate
The Giving Plate is one of the largest food pantries in Central Oregon, currently serving over 1,900 families each month with a week’s worth of groceries. It has distributed over 8 million pounds of food to families across Central Oregon in need since it was founded in 2010. The Giving Plate will use OnPoint’s $15,000 donation to support the costs surrounding our largest program, our Grocery Program. These funds will support program expenses, like the purchase of food and supplies. Each month The Giving Plate spends around $40,000 on food alone for its hunger-relief programs to serve the over 6,000 individuals they are currently helping in their grocery program.
“At a time when our community’s need for food relief has grown by nearly 40%, this funding is vital in helping us continue to serve our neighbors in need,” said Ranae Staley, Executive Director, The Giving Plate. “OnPoint’s unwavering commitment to our mission inspires us with hope and empowers us to provide the compassionate support that families in Central Oregon rely on.”
ShelterCare
ShelterCare provides a range of housing programs and behavioral health services to people in Lane County who face homelessness. It helped 771 people in Lane County access stable and affordable housing in the last year. ShelterCare will use OnPoint’s $15,000 donation to grow their infrastructure in order to more effectively serve the community.
“We are so grateful for our longtime partnership with OnPoint and its donation from employees, which gives us the opportunity to invest in flexible client assistance, equitable pay for staffing, and important building upkeep,” said Catrina Mathewson, Development Director, ShelterCare.
Clark County Food Bank
The Clark County Food Bank has worked to alleviate hunger and its root causes in Southwest Washington since 1985. It manages over 8 million pounds of food each year, which is equivalent to 6.7 million meals for individuals and families in need. The Clark County Food Bank partners with over 50 agencies to help feed the 130,000 people in Clark County who are facing food insecurity.
“Clark County Food Bank is humbled and grateful to learn about OnPoint Credit Union’s gift to help alleviate hunger and its root causes,” said Rachel Beck, Director of Development, Clark County Food Bank. “Each dollar donated equals four pounds of food, impacting thousands of individuals and families in Clark County to acquire nutritious food.”
Building stronger communities and advancing equity across the region
This year marks the fifth year in a row in which OnPoint has exceeded its annual giving record to address the region’s most critical needs. This year’s giving includes more than $600,000 in donations to nonprofits focused on providing access to financial education, including Youth Villages of Oregon and FinAbility.
The credit union also donated $700,000 to nonprofits focused on housing, community development and environmental stewardship through its Member Impact Fund award with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.
Nonprofits advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion also received over $1.5 million from OnPoint in 2024, including Hacienda CDC, Urban League of Portland, and the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO).
Giving continues with OnPoint’s annual holiday social giving campaign
On December 3-13, OnPoint’s annual holiday social giving campaign was held on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. OnPoint followers nominated their favorite nonprofit to receive a donation from the credit union by following/liking OnPoint channels and sharing the nonprofit they support. Waggin’ Tails Search & Rescue was named the grand prize winner of $5,000, and five others received $2,500: Northwest Association for Blind Athletes, The Backwoods Foundation, Omega NW, Organizacion de Amigos, and Family Kitchen - Bend.
Participants voted through the credit union’s social media channels by tagging OnPoint and using the #OnPointGiving hashtag or commenting on one of its social media posts.
About OnPoint’s Giving Program
OnPoint provides funding for nonprofits that positively impact its membership area. For more information about OnPoint’s giving program, visit onpointcu.com/community-giving.
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.
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Portland Business Journal ranked Oregon's largest credit union first among banks and wealth management firms
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 13, 2024—The Portland Business Journal named OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon's "Most Admired Company" in the Financial Services category for the second year in a row. This honor marks OnPoint's 17th consecutive year as one of the state's most admirable credit unions, banks or wealth management firms throughout Oregon.
The Portland Business Journal surveys nearly 4,000 chief executive officers (CEOs) annually across Oregon and Southwest Washington to select the companies they admire most. The survey identifies and evaluates companies across all industries based on innovation, branding and marketing, quality of management, community involvement and quality of products and services.
“This recognition from the Portland Business Journal truly belongs to our dedicated employees, loyal members and community partners,” said Rob Stuart, President and CEO of OnPoint Community Credit Union. “Their commitment to uplifting our communities drives everything we do, and we’re honored to work together to create lasting positive impact across Oregon and Southwest Washington. We thank the Portland Business Journal for this incredible honor and their continued support of our region’s businesses and communities.”
OnPoint breaks annual giving record for the fifth year in a row
Nonprofits in Oregon received $3.8 million from OnPoint this year, a new record for the credit union’s community giving program. OnPoint’s donations were directed to 331 organizations focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, education, community development, environmental impact and youth services. More information about OnPoint’s community giving program can be found at www.onpointcu.com/community-giving.
Investment in environmental conservation and community development
A portion of OnPoint’s record-breaking donations were made through OnPoint’s Green Horizons initiative to advance the missions of local environmentally focused organizations. This year, OnPoint donated $25,000 each to The Nature Conservancy in Oregon, Friends of Trees, McKenzie River Trust and Columbia Water Slough.
In collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, OnPoint also awarded a $600,000 Member Impact Fund grant to Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, Hacienda CDC, AGE+ and The Freshwater Trust to support affordable housing and environmental conservation projects across Oregon.
New and expanded partnerships support education across the region
Youth and vulnerable communities across the region gained more access to financial education resources as OnPoint strengthened its community partnerships with Youth Villages Oregon, Lemonade Day Greater Vancouver and FinAbility.
OnPoint continued its longstanding commitment to supporting local students and educators across by renewing its partnership with Portland State University (PSU) Athletics and the Oregon Athletics Touchdown for Teachers. The credit union also provided $233,000 in awards and scholarships through its Prize for Excellence in Education program and partnership with the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) to celebrate the accomplishments of students and educators statewide.
Increased support for local entrepreneurs and future banking leaders
Local entrepreneurs and aspiring banking professionals received a boost in 2024 through new OnPoint partnerships. The credit union announced a new partnership with Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) to help Portland-area makers grow their customer base at the microbusiness incubator, MESO Makers Market Empowered by OnPoint. Additionally, OnPoint launched an annual $4,000 scholarship at the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business to support students pursuing careers in commercial banking and to help develop the next generation of banking leaders.
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.
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The new partnership will provide over 581,000 OnPoint members access to digital investing options to enhance their financial wealth
WOBURN, Mass., Dec. 10, 2024 -- Fusion IQ and OnPoint Community Credit Union are teaming up to equip the credit union’s more than 581,000 members in Oregon and Southwest Washington with a suite of digital investment options. OnPoint members will have access to FusionIQ’s hybrid digital advice and self-directed investing capabilities within the FIQ Journey platform.
This partnership marks a significant step in OnPoint’s ongoing commitment to supporting the financial well-being of its members and enables them to grow their wealth with smart, goal-based investing tools. The FIQ Journey platform complements OnPoint’s existing wealth management offerings by providing easy-to-use digital investing tools designed for more tech-savvy users.
“FusionIQ’s innovative platform allows community-based financial institutions like OnPoint to offer turnkey digital investment solutions,” said Eric Noll, Chief Executive Officer of FusionIQ. “We’re thrilled to support OnPoint’s commitment to democratizing access to wealth-building tools for their members, helping them retain and grow their member base with a proven, digital-first experience. The ease of managing investments within a familiar platform for credit union members enhances their experience and deepens their engagement. We are excited about the future of the industry, which promises increased investment revenue and diversification.”
“At OnPoint, we are dedicated to building strong communities through financial growth and well-being,” said Jim Hunt, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at OnPoint Community Credit Union. “The FIQ Journey platform aligns with OnPoint’s guiding principle of pursuing innovation to offer simple and effective solutions that support each member’s financial journey. We look forward to leveraging this partnership to offer digital investment experiences that meet our members where they are.”
FusionIQ’s platform integrates with trusted financial partners like OnPoint to securely manage and monitor members’ investments, making it easier for members to start investing and track their financial growth. Arete Wealth, partners with FusionIQ to serve as the broker-dealer for the self-directed journey, while FusionIQ provides the RIA for hybrid digital advice.
“Our goal is to empower our clients to become leaders in digital wealth management, and we’re delighted to support OnPoint and its members in Oregon and Southwest Washington State. This partnership marks another significant achievement for credit unions, especially as more members demand digital investment options,” said Peter Brittain, Head of Business Development at FusionIQ. “Using our white-label technology will allow OnPoint to enhance advisor-member interactions and boost member retention. Whether it’s the need for a defensive strategy, offensive, or both, FIQ Journey is delivering the digital investing experience that can attract a new digital-native demographic that will be the future of the credit union revolution.”
About FusionIQ
FusionIQ makes it easy for financial advisors and institutions to be digital wealth leaders. The cloud-native all-in-one FusionIQ One platform has four modules – Hybrid Digital Advice, Self-Directed Investing, Digital Marketplace, and finTAMP – making digital transformation hassle-free. FusionIQ One powers a range of easy-to-implement products including FIQ Freedom, FIQ Journey, FIQ Market One, FIQ TAMP+, and FIQ Wallet, making it easy for credit unions, banks, broker-dealers, family offices, RIAs, wallet providers, and asset managers to scale, delivering the digital experience clients and advisors want and the seamless workflows and process automations they need for organic growth. With white-label integrations complete in as little as six weeks, it's easy to see why FusionIQ One's integrated multi-custodian platform is quickly becoming the digital solution of choice for advisors and institutions. To learn more, please visit: https://fusioniq.io
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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.
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Laviolette will lead the credit union’s technology innovation and strengthen information security for its members
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 26, 2024—OnPoint Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of technology and cybersecurity expert Damian Laviolette to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), after an extensive national talent search. He joins the Executive Team of Oregon's largest credit union, which serves over 576,000 members and manages $9.4 billion in assets.
As CIO, Laviolette will lead OnPoint’s information technology and digital banking teams, driving technology innovation to enhance member services and strengthen the credit union’s cybersecurity infrastructure. Laviolette has worked at OnPoint since 2022. He previously served as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Before joining OnPoint, he served as Senior Vice President and CISO at Webster Bank and Vice President of Network Security Operations at Umpqua Bank.
“We are thrilled to have Damian step into this critical leadership role,” said Rob Stuart, President and Chief Executive Officer of OnPoint Community Credit Union. “Damian’s deep expertise in information security and risk management, paired with his commitment to operational excellence, make him the ideal candidate to guide our technology strategy as we expand our digital services for members.”
Laviolette has over 30 years of experience in IT and information security across financial services, government and defense sectors. Throughout his career, he has built and led information technology and security teams responsible for innovation, transformation, operations, compliance, policy, audit and risk management. He also served 20 years in the United States Army in numerous roles leading technology and cybersecurity teams, ending his career as a Chief Warrant Officer in the Signal Corps.
He holds a master’s degree in information security and assurance and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Laviolette and his wife are active in the community and enjoy hiking, traveling, and deep-sea fishing with their three children.
“I am honored to continue my journey with OnPoint, an organization that leads with integrity and a focus on enhancing the lives of its members,” said Laviolette. “Together, we will strengthen OnPoint’s technology foundation, innovate in digital banking and build on our commitment to cybersecurity.”
Laviolette’s new role will succeed OnPoint’s Chief Operations Officer position, currently held by Jim Armstrong. Armstrong will continue leading operations, payments and project management until his retirement in April 2025. Upon his departure, Laviolette will assume his responsibilities and build on the strong foundation Armstrong has established for OnPoint’s continued growth.
The OnPoint Executive Team is comprised of the following members:
- Rob Stuart, President/Chief Executive Officer
- Cirith Anderson, Senior Vice President/Chief Risk Officer
- Jim Armstrong, Senior Vice President/Chief Operations Officer
- Tim Clevenger, Senior Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer
- Patty Groman, Senior Vice President/Chief People Officer
- Bob Harding, Senior Vice President/Chief Commercial Officer
- Jim Hunt, Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
- Damian Laviolette, Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer
- Steve Leugers, Senior Vice President/Chief Credit Officer
- Tory McVay, Senior Vice President/Chief Retail Officer
- Wendy Beth Oliver, Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer
ABOUT ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
OnPoint Community Credit Union is the largest credit union in Oregon, serving over 576,000 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.
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