OCCU Foundation’s impact in 2022
It is with a touch of wonder and immense gratitude that we share the impact of the OCCU Foundation in 2022.
Founded in 2018, the OCCU Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the credit union. It was started as an avenue to accelerate our ability for big-hearted giving. Since its inception, we’ve donated more than $2.5 million back into Pacific Northwest communities.
We’re helping academia, health care and dedicated nonprofits tackle our most pressing issues. We’re advancing learning, we’re promoting health and we’re supporting communities. We’re able to do this, and more, because of you. At the OCCU Foundation, we see ourselves as your foundation. We exist and thrive because of our members and donors. Our accomplishments are your accomplishments, and our impact this year is because of your support. Thank you.
Together, we:
- Helped buy hundreds of books for local elementary schools throughout Lane County.
- Built confidence in youth through education, collaboration and career preparedness.
- Fed local families in need, donating more than $175,000 to local food pantries and their child-nutrition programs.
- Bolstered the advancement of health care through an investment in nursing education at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center, enhancing innovation and improving health care.
- Encouraged a healthy and thriving community in partnership with the Eugene Family YMCA. With your help, we donated $100,000 for its new building and committed to serving as the financial literacy partner of the New Y.
- Aided fire recovery efforts by contributing more than $70,000 through our Fire Relief Fund. Our support assisted with the complex recovery process that comes in the aftermath of a devastating fire.
- Funded student scholarships through the University of Oregon’s PathwayOregon program; Lane Community College’s OCCU Foundation Scholarships and Shining Star program; Education Together Foundation; and the Bushnell University Beacon Fund.
We’ll continue to do great things together: Whether looking at the past year or the years ahead, OCCU Foundation’s consistent help and care for our neighbors is a legacy we’re proud to uphold. Let’s continue to do great things together.
