Mid Oregon Credit Union invests over $56,000 in local health care, education initiatives

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only locally headquartered financial institution in Central Oregon, proudly announced Thursday its charitable donations of $56,000 to local health care and education initiatives in the last quarter of 2024.

These donations highlight the credit union’s ongoing commitment to supporting the Central Oregon communities it serves.

The contributions include:

• $25,000 to La Pine Community Healthcare Center: Donation supports the expansion of health care services, improving access to essential medical care for the residents of south Deschutes County.
• $10,000 for St. Charles Health ICU Tower Expansion: This donation marks the final installment of a five-year, $50,000 pledge made in 2019, supporting the expansion of St. Charles Health’s ICU tower. This expansion proved critical during the pandemic and continues to serve the community.
• $10,000 to OSU-Cascades: Donation supports educational programs at OSU-Cascades, helping shape the future professionals who will drive Central Oregon's expanding business community.
• $11,000 in grants to 22 Title 1 schools: Mid Oregon awarded $500 grants to 22 Central Oregon schools that serve higher populations of families experiencing poverty. These unrestricted funds allow each school to allocate the money where it is most needed.

“Service to our community and support for education are core values of Mid Oregon,” said Kevin Cole, President and CEO. “We’re proud to play a role in the growth and wellbeing of Central Oregon, offering resources that empower our community to access the tools and vital resources they need to thrive.”

Mid Oregon Credit Union is a full-service, member-owned financial cooperative headquartered in and serving Central Oregonians since 1957. With nearly 49,000 members in Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, Wheeler, Lake, and North Klamath Counties and over $755 million in assets, Mid Oregon partners with members to meet their financial needs and to help them achieve their dreams. Mid Oregon was named a Top Workplace in Oregon and Southwest Washington for 2022, 2023, and 2024. It was also ranked the #1 credit union in Oregon by Forbes for 2023 and 2024 and received the Bend Bulletin’s Best of the Best of Bend Community Choice Award in the credit union category for 2023 and 2024. For more information about its services and branch locations in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, and Sisters, please visit midoregon.com.