iQ Credit Union's New St. Johns Location Voted to Give $3,000 to St. Johns Center for Opportunity

iQ Credit Union's New St. Johns Location Voted to Give $3,000 to
St. Johns Center for Opportunity

 Vancouver, Wash.— The brand new iQ Credit Union location in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood opened on May 13. To celebrate, the Credit Union asked its new neighbors to help it give away $5000 to three local charities.

“We determined three finalists,” said Danette LaChapelle, SVP Marketing. “Village Gardens, Portland Tennis & Education and St. Johns Center for Opportunity, all vital organizations in North Portland, rose to the top.”  

• Village Gardens organizes alongside youth and adult leaders of New Columbia to grow food, sell food, cook food and share food to build a healthy and thriving neighborhood.
• Portland Tennis & Education (PT&E) exists to strengthen youth, inspire families and build communities that reach their potential, offering tuition-free, year-round programming that includes academic tutoring, STEAM activities and literacy support.
• Johns Center for Opportunity (SJCO) strengthens North Portland neighborhoods through people-centered economic development and community building.

Area households found a “voting token” in their mailbox with an invitation to visit iQ Credit Union and vote for their favorite charity. After the two-week voting window, St. Johns Center for Opportunity received the most votes and a $3,000 check. The other two finalists each received $1,000.

“We go into a community committed to be a partner in their success,” added LaChapelle. “Giving back in this way is part of who we are as a company and serves as a launching pad for building strong community relationships.”

About iQ Credit Union

iQ Credit Union is a full-service financial institution serving the Northwest since 1940. With more than 80,000 members and a recent move into the Portland market, the credit union is known for its deep commitment to financial education and community engagement. Whether it’s iQ’s signature red and black Buffalo plaid colors or its involvement in the community, the credit union has left a positive lasting impression in Washington and Oregon. iQ is known for helping WAnderers and explORers reach their financial goals by offering honest and friendly advice at any of its 16 branches. More information is available at iQcu.com.

CONTACT
Danette LaChapelle, SVP Marketing
Danette.LaChapelle@iQcu.com
360.992.4242