(Photo Courtesy of Mid Oregon Credit Union)
On November 22, 2016, Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only credit union headquartered in Bend, celebrated 59 years of continued growth and service to its members and communities. It was on November 22, 1957 that the official certificate of organization was signed.
Mid Oregon’s roots go back to 1957 when a small group of educators in Crook County were inspired to improve the financial well-being of teachers, educators and their families. They saw the need to provide a safe haven for teachers to grow their savings and a source of credit that was both available and affordable.
The Credit Union began business out of a single cash box in a home office and over the years, Mid Oregon has grown into a $248 million, not-for-profit financial service cooperative, with six branches throughout Central Oregon and the seventh in Sisters opening soon. With over 26,000 members, Mid Oregon continues to operate solely for its members’ benefit.
Mid Oregon is overseen by a volunteer, member-elected board of directors, and its growth is attributed to the credit union philosophy, “People Helping People.” The Credit Union attributes its success to its membership relationships, capable employees and community involvement.
Mid Oregon Credit Union has a long history of community involvement and support, and is well-recognized for their efforts. For 18 years, Mid Oregon has been honored with the first place Northwest Credit Union Association’s Dora Maxwell award. The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award is given to a credit union for its social responsibility projects within the community.
Mid Oregon members and employees regularly raise funds for various community causes including Supplies 4 Schools, Holiday Dough and Healthy Beginnings Adopt a Bear. Their involvement embraces the community by supporting countless organizations, services and events, including Pay it Forward, One Class at a Time, Free Family Saturdays at the High Desert Museum, Teachers’ Night Out, Ski 4 Schools, COCC, and OSU, just to name a few.
Mid Oregon Credit Union is a full-service, member-owned, financial cooperative that has served Central Oregonians since 1957. With over 26,000 members in Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, Wheeler, Lake, and North Klamath Counties, Mid Oregon Credit Union is helping members meet their needs and achieve their financial dreams. For more information about Mid Oregon Credit Union, their services and branch locations in Bend, Redmond, Madras, Prineville, La Pine and opening soon in Sisters, please visit their website at www.midoregon.com.
Lydia Donohue
Marketing Specialist
PO Box 6749
Bend OR 97708
541.585.1805 direct
541.389.0103 fax
lydia@midoregon.com
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