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 biannual Community Grants & Giving program, supporting initiatives focused on education, food security, housing stability, workforce development, foster youth and summer camp access, according to the credit union.
The $9.6-billion credit union said the grants are intended to strengthen local communities by providing both programmatic and general operating support to organizations whose missions align with OnPoint’s community impact priorities, 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,” Rob Stuart, president and CEO of OnPoint Community Credit Union, said in a statement. “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.”
The Grant Recipients
Among the spring grant recipients:
- Dream for Life Outreach received $15,000 to expand community meal and outreach programs in southwest Washington, helping address rising food insecurity.
- SMART Reading was awarded $20,000 to expand literacy programs and distribute inclusive books to children attending Title I schools across Oregon. According to OnPoint, only 40% of Oregon third graders met or exceeded state reading standards in 2025.
- Willamalane Park Foundation received $15,000 to provide summer camp scholarships for children in Springfield, helping working families access affordable child care and recreation opportunities.
- Salem Angels received $5,000 to support mentoring programs and resources for foster youth and foster families. OnPoint noted Oregon had nearly 6,800 children in foster care last year and Marion County has experienced a 72% decline in available foster homes since 2012.
- BendNEXT received $3,500 to provide leadership development scholarships for 10 emerging leaders in Central Oregon through workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities designed to strengthen the regional workforce.
Details on Program
The Community Grants & Giving program accepts applications each spring and fall, with funding decisions made by OnPoint’s Community Relations Committee within 90 days after each application period closes.
Founded in 1932 by schoolteachers, OnPoint said it donated more than $4 million to more than 350 nonprofit organizations in 2025 through grants, sponsorships, volunteerism and financial education initiatives.
OnPoint Community Credit Union serves more than 648,000 members across 28 Oregon counties and four counties in Washington.
