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NWCU’s language initiatives: Spanish & Korean
by Kate
NWCU.com in Spanish!
A technical assistance award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) supported translating disclosures and contracting with a translation website vendor to mirror NWCU.com in Spanish. NWCU also took first steps in a strategy to support member services, including the use of:
+ member surveys in Spanish
+ portable translators (Pocketalk)
+ creating a referral system for employees to support member service in Spanish.
Korean Partnerships:
In addition to philanthropy support for the Korean Society of Oregon, in 2022, we engaged with 17 Korean organizations and participated in more than 30 Korean events.
Our support for Korean audiences also includes providing some direct second language services to Koreanspeaking members and participating in the Global Bridges exchange with NACUFOK, the National Credit Union Federation of Korea. NWCU hosted visiting administrators from South Korea in May and invited local and state officials to the reception, which included a public reading of the state’s proclamation recognizing the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A group of NWCU representatives also visited South Korean credit unions in early November 2022 (photo above).
Umpqua Strong
NWCU is a title sponsor of the Umpqua Strong 5k in Roseburg, OR. In 2022, the 5k garnered 252 participants and raised $15,250 for donations. NWCU staff come from as far away as Portland to participate, proud to bring team spirit to this event annually.
Gala de Oro
NWCU supports Gala de Oro, which in turn supports Latino immigrants’ transition to life in the U.S. with financial support, translations, and legal assistance. It’s hosted by the Latino Community Association of Central Oregon.
Lemonade Day Celebrate Trade
NWCU and the Oregon Consular Corps partner to build economic vitality. Celebrate Trade supports scholarships at five universities to develop future leaders in foreign consular service. Learn more.
In 2022, NWCU, in partnership with Grants Pass and Josephine County’s Chamber of Commerce, helped 163 kids own their own lemonade stand. This event helps kids learn business skills and financial literacy.
