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Columbia Credit Union is committed to improving the quality of life for the
families living and working in our branch communities. This is best achieved through
partnerships with local organizations whose focuses align with our specific values:
children & families, business/industry/economic, arts & cultural, health, housing,
environment and multipurpose organizations that serve one or more of the above.
Columbia In Action
11-19-09
Food drive: Fight hunger in Clark County, donate at any branch
Columbia Credit Union and the Clark County Food Bank (CCFB) have teamed up to host a food drive to benefit local food banks this holiday season. Stop by any branch and place your donation in the designated collection barrels throughout the month of December.
11-10-09
Area credit unions raise $43,000 for pediatric program
Area credit unions banded together to raise $43,000 at the Credit Unions for Kids "Wine on the Willamette" fundraiser. Sponsored in part by Columbia Credit Union, the funds will be used to support the Credit Unions for Kids pediatric neurosciences program at Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
10-28-09
Defined by our giving
Columbia has once again joined with the Clark County Rotary to support the annual Dictionary Donation Project. More than 5,000 dictionaries, complete with book plates and book marks, are being distributed to third graders in all Clark County school districts.
6-30-09
YWCA "Care to Play" event raises $95,874!
With help from Columbia's sponsorship and staff involvement, the YWCA "Care to Play" event raised $95,874 to benefit homeless and low-income preschoolers in the Y's Care program.
6-10-09
Pop, crack and boom for local businesses
If your 4th of July plans include fireworks, be sure to stop by the Battle Ground Chamber's stand to purchase yours. The stand will be located on land owned by Columbia Credit Union on west Main Street in downtown Battle Ground.
6-5-09
Hats raise for affordable housing
Columbia is proud to support ACE in its efforts to provide safe, beautiful and green affordable housing for families, seniors and those with special needs.
5-28-09
Credit Unions For Kids Auction raises $157,000!
The 2009 Oregon and Washington Credit Unions for Kids Wine Auction raised $157,000, surpassing their goal of $150,000.
5-27-09
Columbia supports healthcare education
Columbia Credit Union is supporting Clark College's development of a new healthcare core curriculum with a $10,000 donation.
4-27-09
ReStore offers recycled building materials
If you're in the market for building materials, the perfect store is opening for you!
Come out to the ReStore Grand Opening, May 2 at 8:15 a.m. Columbia staff from the Fourth Plain branch will assist with opening activities featuring live music, prize drawings, fun for kids, and information about other community organizations.
4-13-09
Share-A-Bowl feeds summer programs
Join Columbia and others in the community at the eighth annual Share-A-Bowl Fundraising Dinner at 4 p.m. April 26 at Skyview High School. Enjoy gourmet soup and live blues music.
4-13-09
Loaves & Fishes offers meals and more to elderly
Columbia Credit Union is proud to support Loaves & Fishes in their mission to ensure that no senior will go hungry or experience social isolation.
4-10-09
Opening the door to home ownership
Columbia Credit Union supports the CHRC, a local non-profit organization that assists families going through the process of becoming home buyers for the first time.
2-2-09
Dress donations in fashion for high school proms
For many families, buying an expensive prom dress is simply not an option. That's why the Vancouver School District Foundation is once again working their magic through Operation Fairy Godmother to give every girl the chance to go to prom in a great dress.
1-2-09
EastRidge teller puts smiles on children's faces
Janice Ward, a teller at the EastRidge branch, believes all service is beneficial. "Anything that makes life nicer or easier is worthwhile," says Janice. "There's room for all kinds of service in the world, so choose something you like."
12-16-08
Member wins Smart car, food banks receive $5,000
Columbia Credit Union gave away a 2008 Smart car and made $5,000 in corporate contributions to Southwest Washington food banks during its Smart Car Giveaway ceremony Monday.
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