OnPoint Community Credit Union 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, a press release by the credit union states.
“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 in the release.
The park foundation 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,” Thompson said. “We’re honored to be part of this round of grant recipients and grateful for OnPoint’s investment in local youth and families.”
Dream for Life Outreach, a Vancouver-based nonprofit that tackles food insecurity in Southwest Washington, received $15,000 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 release states. The donation to Dream for Life Outreach 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.
OnPoint’s Community Grants & Giving program is part of the credit union’s mission to build strong communities, the release adds. 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 for OnPoint Community Credit Union, in the release. “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.
For funding requests for programmatic and general operating support, application periods occur Aug. 1 through Sept. 15 and Feb. 1 through March 15. To apply for a grant, visit tinyurl.com/47d5r92f.
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, the release stated.
In 2025, OnPoint donated more than $4 million to more than 350 nonprofit organizations throughout the region.
To learn more about OnPoint Credit Union’s community investments, visit onpointcu.com/apply-for-funding.
