Decades of service guide the path ahead for Unitus

This July will mark the 80-year anniversary of the founding of our credit union and we are excited to celebrate what got us here: the opportunity to help each of you on your financial path. Thank you for your support of our credit union, for your support of your communities, and for your support of each other. Your membership makes a difference. Your role in your community makes a difference. Your role for your family and friends makes a difference.

New Report Highlights Unitus’ Impact in our Communities

Our members know we save them money over for-profit banks and other financial institutions, but just how much do we save our members? A recently released independent analysis by ECONorthwest explores just how profoundly Unitus and the credit union movement are impacting the lives of members in Oregon and Washington. The best part is, it’s not only credit union members who are enjoying the benefits.

A glimpse into the mentorship of a Rose Festival Court Princess

Unitus is thrilled to support the bright young Princesses of the Rose Festival Court during the festival’s annual eight-week mentorship program. In our third year serving as Presenting Sponsor of the Rose Festival Court and Queen’s Coronation, Unitus employees will comprise 14 of 15 Rose Festival Court mentors. While our mentors are glad to share their personal and professional knowledge to guide their Princesses, some say they learn more from these brilliant young women than the Princesses learn from them. To find out more about the mentorship program, one of the most celebrated aspects of the Portland Rose Festival, we spoke with mentor Karen Salman, Operations Support Manager at Unitus.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that this is Unitus’ 80th Anniversary year? After 36 years serving employees of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph company, we officially became Oregon Telco Credit Union in 1973. In 2001 we became the first credit union in Oregon to receive a “community charter,” expanding our membership beyond telecommunications industry workers. With all the new members joining from all these new communities, we had to adopt a name more suitable to our growing mission. In October of 2004, we adopted a name that would more fully convey our sincere belief in the power we all have when we join together to support each other. On the fourth of October, we became Unitus.

Mortgage Market Review with Brad Goodenough

With spring on the way, the housing market is likely to remain busy over the next few months. Our Home Loan Expert Brad Goodenough has the scoop on a wide range of financial happenings and how they affect your goal of owning or refinancing a home.

5 minutes just became more valuable

If you’ve got 5 minutes, we’ve got a new tool that could help you make lasting financial change. Unitus’ Financial Life Minutes are free, online, self-paced interactive walkthroughs that will give you the skills to manage your finances and plan for the future.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that a CD is a great way to get more from your savings? There are 10 days left to take advantage of our special 80th Anniversary CD offer. You can choose an 11-month term (0.80% APY*) or a 37-month term (1.80% APY*), whichever fits your finances. If you have money sitting in savings, save more with this CD!

How inflation affects your financial future

Since raising the Federal Funds rate last December for the first time in almost a decade, the Federal Reserve Bank raised rates yet again last month, projecting steady growth in the economy. As rates begin to rise again, it is becoming more important to acquaint yourself with inflation, how it ties to interest rates, and how it can affect you and your investments.

Why you should give a hoot about Credit Union Youth Week

Bring your child in to any Unitus branch during youth week April 24 – April 28! Each young member that deposits $25 or more into a new or existing uSavers account will receive one automatic entry into our Save and Win drawing for a chance to win one of four $25 cash prizes.* Kids will also receive a Moonjar Moneybox Tool Kit while supplies last. Kids opening new uSavers accounts, in branch, will also receive a Moonjar Moneybox Tool Kit, while supplies last.**

Seminars

Home Buying
Thursday, May 4, 6:15 p.m. | Mill Plain | Register now
Thursday, May 18, 6:15 p.m. | Tanasbourne | Register now
Thursday, June 8, 6:15 p.m. | Beavertpm | Register now
Thursday, June 22, 12:15 p.m. | Unitus Plaza | Register now
Thursday, July 13, 6:15 p.m. | Salem | Register now

Understanding Your Credit
Thursday, April 27, 6:15 p.m. | Beaverton | Register now
Thursday, May 25, 6:15 p.m. | Peterkort | Register now
Thursday, June 29, 6:15 p.m. | Clackamas | Register now

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Be Happier Hour

International Donut Day: Friday, June 2 | 2:30p.m. – 4:30p.m. | All Unitus branches

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Summer Events

80th Anniversary Celebration at all Unitus branches | Monday, July 24
80th Anniversary Special Celebration at Unitus Plaza | Wednesday, August 2
Human Foosball at Unitus Plaza – Friday, August 11

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Holiday Closures

Memorial Day Monday, May 29
Independence Day Tuesday, July 4

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