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59 Nonprofits In Oregon And Southwest Washington Receive More Than $500,000 In Grants From OnPoint Community Credit Union (Photo) - 07/07/26

Funding supports summer camp scholarships, foster youth mentorship, childhood literacy, housing stability and food security programs across the region

 

PORTLAND, Ore. — OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded more than $500,000 in grants to 59 nonprofit organizations across Oregon and Southwest Washington through its bi-annual Community Grants & Giving program. The funding supports programs focused on education, foster youth, food security, housing stability, workforce development and access to summer camp for underserved kids.

 

“Support from community partners like OnPoint couldn’t come at a better time as summer camp season gets underway and families look for affordable opportunities for their children,” said Dani Thompson of the Willamalane Park Foundation, which received $15,000 for summer camp scholarships. “OnPoint’s generosity helps ensure local kids have access to safe, enriching summer experiences while providing families with childcare support. We’re honored to be part of this round of grant recipients and grateful for OnPoint’s investment in local youth and families.”

 

Bi-annual grant program supports local nonprofits year-round

OnPoint’s Community Grants & Giving program is part of the credit union’s mission to build strong communities. The initiative awards grants to community-based organizations whose work aligns with the credit union’s core impact values, including education, financial wellness, housing stability, food security and youth development.

 

“Investing in the well-being of our communities is central to who we are,” said Rob Stuart, president and chief executive officer, OnPoint Community Credit Union. “These organizations are doing critical work to create opportunity, stability and connection for people across our region, and we’re proud to help support their missions.”

 

Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for programmatic or general operating support during two annual application periods held each spring and fall. Funding decisions are made by OnPoint’s Community Relations Committee within 90 days of each application cycle closing. Apply for a grant here.

 

Below is a selection of this year’s spring grant recipients:

  • $15,000 for Dream for Life Outreach to expand community meal and outreach programs serving people facing food insecurity in Southwest Washington. Rising food costs have made it even more difficult for vulnerable populations to meet basic needs. The donation will help sustain and expand these efforts by covering the costs of food, meal-preparation supplies, serving equipment and outreach materials. Funding will also support Dream for Life Outreach’s ability to host larger community meal events and continue providing free meals, including its annual holiday community meal.
  • SMART Reading received $20,000 to support literacy programming and the distribution of inclusive books for children in Title I schools in Marion, Polk and other counties across the state. The funding will help recruit and train volunteers, expand access to diverse books and strengthen family literacy engagement efforts. The support comes at a critical time, as only 40% of Oregon third graders met or exceeded reading standards in 2025. Research shows children who are not reading proficiently by third grade are significantly less likely to graduate high school and more likely to experience poverty and housing insecurity later in life.
  • $10,000 to Willamalane Park Foundation to provide scholarships for kids in Springfield to attend summer camp, regardless of financial barriers. The donation also helps working families access reliable childcare and recreation opportunities during the summer months. Willamalane Park & Recreation District serves more than 300 children across 15 camps and more than 100 weeks of programming.
  • $5,000 to Salem Angels to support mentorship and relationship-building programs for local foster youth and families experiencing foster care. The funding comes as Oregon continues facing significant foster care challenges. Nearly 6,800 children experienced foster care statewide last year, including nearly 570 in Marion and Polk counties. Marion County has seen a 72% decrease in the number of available general foster homes since 2012. Salem Angels works to reverse this trend, providing personalized care packages and resources for foster families, as well as mentorship opportunities for youth. Salem Angels also provides relationship-building support designed to help children build confidence, stability and community connections.
  • $3,500 to BendNEXT to fund leadership development scholarships for 10 emerging leaders in Central Oregon. The program includes skills-development workshops, networking opportunities and year-round mentorship circles designed to help strengthen the region’s workforce pipeline. The support comes as Central Oregon employers continue facing workforce challenges tied to high housing costs and childcare shortages, which can create barriers to professional development and long-term talent retention. This grant funding helps grow tomorrow’s leaders and help them further engage in Central Oregon’s long-term vitality.

A 94-year legacy of building strong communities

In addition to its quarterly grant program, OnPoint supports communities year-round through event sponsorships, employee volunteerism, financial education initiatives and nonprofit partnerships across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Since its founding by schoolteachers in 1932, community investment has remained central to OnPoint’s mission. In 2025, OnPoint donated more than $4 million to more than 350 nonprofit organizations throughout the region.

 

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About OnPoint Community Credit Union

OnPoint Community Credit Union is the largest credit union headquartered in Oregon, serving more than 648,000 members throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. 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 who lives, works, worships, or attends school in one of four Washington counties (Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, and Skamania), and their immediate family members. OnPoint Community Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). More information is available at onpointcu.com.

 

Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Attached Media Files: Bend_NEXT.jpg,

59 Nonprofits In Oregon And Southwest Washington Receive More Than $500,000 In Grants From OnPoint Community Credit Union (Photo) - 07/07/26

Funding supports summer camp scholarships, foster youth mentorship, childhood literacy, housing stability and food security programs across the region

 

PORTLAND, Ore. — OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded more than $500,000 in grants to 59 nonprofit organizations across Oregon and Southwest Washington through its bi-annual Community Grants & Giving program. The funding supports programs focused on education, foster youth, food security, housing stability, workforce development and access to summer camp for underserved kids.

 

“Support from community partners like OnPoint couldn’t come at a better time as summer camp season gets underway and families look for affordable opportunities for their children,” said Dani Thompson of the Willamalane Park Foundation, which received $15,000 for summer camp scholarships. “OnPoint’s generosity helps ensure local kids have access to safe, enriching summer experiences while providing families with childcare support. We’re honored to be part of this round of grant recipients and grateful for OnPoint’s investment in local youth and families.”

 

Bi-annual grant program supports local nonprofits year-round

OnPoint’s Community Grants & Giving program is part of the credit union’s mission to build strong communities. The initiative awards grants to community-based organizations whose work aligns with the credit union’s core impact values, including education, financial wellness, housing stability, food security and youth development.

 

“Investing in the well-being of our communities is central to who we are,” said Rob Stuart, president and chief executive officer, OnPoint Community Credit Union. “These organizations are doing critical work to create opportunity, stability and connection for people across our region, and we’re proud to help support their missions.”

 

Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for programmatic or general operating support during two annual application periods held each spring and fall. Funding decisions are made by OnPoint’s Community Relations Committee within 90 days of each application cycle closing. Apply for a grant here.

 

Below is a selection of this year’s spring grant recipients:

  • $15,000 for Dream for Life Outreach to expand community meal and outreach programs serving people facing food insecurity in Southwest Washington. Rising food costs have made it even more difficult for vulnerable populations to meet basic needs. The donation will help sustain and expand these efforts by covering the costs of food, meal-preparation supplies, serving equipment and outreach materials. Funding will also support Dream for Life Outreach’s ability to host larger community meal events and continue providing free meals, including its annual holiday community meal.
  • SMART Reading received $20,000 to support literacy programming and the distribution of inclusive books for children in Title I schools in Marion, Polk and other counties across the state. The funding will help recruit and train volunteers, expand access to diverse books and strengthen family literacy engagement efforts. The support comes at a critical time, as only 40% of Oregon third graders met or exceeded reading standards in 2025. Research shows children who are not reading proficiently by third grade are significantly less likely to graduate high school and more likely to experience poverty and housing insecurity later in life.
  • $10,000 to Willamalane Park Foundation to provide scholarships for kids in Springfield to attend summer camp, regardless of financial barriers. The donation also helps working families access reliable childcare and recreation opportunities during the summer months. Willamalane Park & Recreation District serves more than 300 children across 15 camps and more than 100 weeks of programming.
  • $5,000 to Salem Angels to support mentorship and relationship-building programs for local foster youth and families experiencing foster care. The funding comes as Oregon continues facing significant foster care challenges. Nearly 6,800 children experienced foster care statewide last year, including nearly 570 in Marion and Polk counties. Marion County has seen a 72% decrease in the number of available general foster homes since 2012. Salem Angels works to reverse this trend, providing personalized care packages and resources for foster families, as well as mentorship opportunities for youth. Salem Angels also provides relationship-building support designed to help children build confidence, stability and community connections.
  • $3,500 to BendNEXT to fund leadership development scholarships for 10 emerging leaders in Central Oregon. The program includes skills-development workshops, networking opportunities and year-round mentorship circles designed to help strengthen the region’s workforce pipeline. The support comes as Central Oregon employers continue facing workforce challenges tied to high housing costs and childcare shortages, which can create barriers to professional development and long-term talent retention. This grant funding helps grow tomorrow’s leaders and help them further engage in Central Oregon’s long-term vitality.

A 94-year legacy of building strong communities

In addition to its quarterly grant program, OnPoint supports communities year-round through event sponsorships, employee volunteerism, financial education initiatives and nonprofit partnerships across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Since its founding by schoolteachers in 1932, community investment has remained central to OnPoint’s mission. In 2025, OnPoint donated more than $4 million to more than 350 nonprofit organizations throughout the region.

 

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About OnPoint Community Credit Union

OnPoint Community Credit Union is the largest credit union headquartered in Oregon, serving more than 648,000 members throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. 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 who lives, works, worships, or attends school in one of four Washington counties (Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, and Skamania), and their immediate family members. OnPoint Community Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). More information is available at onpointcu.com.

 

Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Attached Media Files: Bend_NEXT.jpg,