Kitsap Credit Union

11/03/2026

What does it mean to be a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)? For us, it means more than providing financial services. It means showing up, building partnerships, and working alongside our communities to create real opportunity.

That’s exactly what Ginny Heller, our Advocacy & Community Development Manager, brought to the Neighborhood Partnerships RE:Conference in Salem, Oregon last week. Co-presenting with Jennifer Quiroz, Executive Director of the Financial Empowerment Network of Washington, Ginny shared how statewide partnerships support local coalitions and how the Kitsap Asset Building Coalition keeps its community-focused work moving forward despite funding challenges.

Thank you, Ginny, for representing Kitsap Credit Union and the financial empowerment work happening across Washington.

11/03/2026

Nobody falls for a scam because they are careless. People fall for scams because scammers are good at what they do, and they are getting better.

That is why we are dedicating November to fraud awareness. The holidays bring more shopping, more travel, and more distractions, and scammers know it. But November also brings something scammers cannot plan for: families and friends gathered in one place. There is no better time to compare notes, share what you have seen, and look out for each other.

We are keeping it simple with Stop. Think. Verify. Protect. One easy step each week to help you spot the warning signs, double-check unexpected requests, and keep your money and personal information where they belong.

Follow along so you do not miss a week, and if something does not feel right, contact KCU before you act.

For fraud prevention resources, visit: https://kitsapcu.org/personal/services-security/

10/31/2026

Turns out, one Jimothy simply wasn’t enough.

This Halloween, our senior leadership team became a whole Jimothy pack, celebrating one of our favorite things about him: he’s perfectly imperfect, just like the rest of us.

And just like our financial journeys, sometimes things get a little messy. The important part is giving yourself some grace, learning as you go, and taking that next step.

Happy Halloween from our perfectly imperfect pack! 🎃🧡

10/26/2026

Breaking ground on a brighter future for Bainbridge Island!

On Sunday, we celebrated the groundbreaking of Finch Green, an exciting milestone in expanding affordable homeownership opportunities for first-time buyers on Bainbridge Island. Kitsap Credit Union joined Housing Resources Bainbridge, Bethany Lutheran Church - ELCA, city and state government officials, and other community partners to celebrate this important step forward.

We were happy to work with Housing Resources Bainbridge and play a part in bringing this vision to life. The development will feature 22 single-family homes, including seven with zero-step entries and accessible ground-floor bathrooms. All 22 homes will be visitable by people with mobility impairments.

We’re proud to support this community-wide effort to create more affordable and accessible housing and expand possibilities for homeownership on Bainbridge Island. Together, we're building a stronger, more inclusive community and a brighter future.

Congratulations to everyone helping make Finch Green a reality!

To learn more about the project, visit: https://www.housingresourcesbi.org/our-homes/project-updates/finch-green/

Photographed: Matt Wech, VP of Sales Kitsap Credit Union, Erin Sorensen, Commercial Lending Relationship Manager Kitsap Credit Union, Rev. Dr. Martin Eldred, Pastor, Bethany Lutheran Church, Shawn Gilfedder President/CEO Kitsap Credit Union, Phedra Elliot, Executive Director Housing Resources Bainbridge.

GoWest Credit Union Association

10/26/2026

The paint has dried. The glitter has been spilled. Now it’s up to you.

Our staff went all in for our Pumpkin Decorating Contest, and we need your help picking a winner. View the entries and comment the number of your favorite pumpkin.

Voting is open now through October 30. One vote per person please, and votes on Facebook and Instagram both count.

May the best pumpkin win!

10/24/2026

Strong communities start by listening.

A Community Needs Assessment gives our neighbors an opportunity to share what they’re experiencing and what they believe our community needs most.

KCUCares Foundation is proud to support Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) 2026 Community Needs Assessment, part of an effort to better understand local needs and inform community planning.

Because when we listen to the people who call this place home, we can make better decisions about how to support one another.

We’d love for you to add your voice. Survey is open until October 31, 2026.
For more information and to take the assessment, visit: https://www.kcr.org/cna2026/

10/21/2026

Scammers are always finding new ways to catch people off guard. Thanks to our local Sheriff's Office for helping keep our community informed.

Please take a moment to read and share these tips with friends and family. Staying informed is one of the best ways we can look out for one another.

🚨 Scam Alert for Kitsap County Residents 🚨

Scammers are calling people pretending to be from your bank, local police or sheriff and the FBI demanding you deliver money.

How the scam works:
• Scammers call and claim your bank account is compromised or
that you owe a criminal fine.

• They tell you to put cash or bank & credit cards, including PINs in
an envelope.

• They tell you to call an Uber or Lyft driver to your house to pick
up the money and deliver it to them.

What you need to know:
• Law enforcement will NEVER call you to demand cash or card
deliveries.

• Banks will NEVER tell you to send cash, bank cards or credit cards
to them via a rideshare driver.

What to do:
If you get a call like this, hang up immediately and call your bank directly. You can also call the law enforcement agency they’re impersonating to confirm their claims are fraudulent.

Stay safe and protect your money! Share this to warn your neighbors.

10/21/2026

You’ve worked hard to make your house a home, and along the way, you’ve built equity that can help with what comes next.

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) gives you the flexibility to borrow what you need, when you need it. That could mean tackling a kitchen remodel, consolidating higher-rate debt, planning a well-earned getaway, or simply having extra flexibility when life calls for it.

And because we’re local, you’ll work with people who know our community and are here to help you find what works for you.

Visit kitsapcu.org/HELOC499 to learn about our current promotional rate.

10/16/2026

That’s a wrap on International Credit Union Day! 🎶

Our branches turned up the volume today, and we loved celebrating with every member who stopped by. To our staff, thank you for showing what the cooperative principles look like every single day, not just today. And to our members, thank you for being part of KCU. None of this works without you.

All week, we shared the 7 cooperative principles that guide every credit union. Together, they send one steady signal in a noisy world, and you’re the reason it works.

Missed a track? Scroll our page for the full playlist.