Press Releases

Global Credit Union to open Spokane Financial Center

Global Credit Union hosted its 30th Annual Alaska Military Appreciation Breakfast, to honor the 13 Service Members of the Year recipients and the Military Spouse of the Year.

Global Credit Union Foundation Gives $115,000 to Local Nonprofits

Quarterly distribution of funds to its nonprofit partners in areas served by the credit union.

Global Federal Credit Union is officially managing the operations of First Financial Northwest Bank

Global will operate the locations of the bank as a separately branded division named “First Financial Northwest Operated by Global Federal Credit Union,” until system and brand integrations are completed later in 2025.

Global Credit Union Honors Alaska’s Military 2025

Global Credit Union hosted its 30th Annual Alaska Military Appreciation Breakfast, to honor the 13 Service Members of the Year recipients and the Military Spouse of the Year.

Global Federal Credit Union and First Financial Northwest announce expected closing date for transaction

Global Federal Credit Union and First Financial Northwest, Inc., the holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank, jointly announced today that the Asset Sale is expected to be completed on April 11, 2025.

Global Credit Union and First Financial Northwest, Inc. announce receipt of final regulatory approval

Global Credit Union received the required regulatory approval from the National Credit Union Administration for its acquisition of substantially all of the assets and assumption of substantially all of the liabilities (including deposit liabilities) of the Bank (the “Asset Sale”), on the terms and subject to the conditions of the Purchase and Assumption Agreement, dated as of January 10, 2024, by and among the Company, the Bank and Global (the “Agreement”).

Global Credit Union and Employees Donate $33,000 to United Way

Global Credit Union employees, along with additional contributions from the credit union, have generously donated $33,000 to the United Way.

Global Credit Union to open Juneau Financial Center

Global Credit Union is excited to announce the grand opening of the new Juneau Financial Center, a 10,400 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed to serve as a one-stop shop for Juneau’s financial needs.

Global Credit Union Foundation Golf Tournament for local Arizona nonprofits

Raising $130,000 to support Operation Homefront and Girl Scouts Cactus-Pine.

Global Credit Union Foundation Gives $65,000 to Local Nonprofits

The Foundation is on a mission to help our communities thrive

Global Credit Union Foundation Gives $55,000 to Local Nonprofits

The Foundation is on a mission to help our communities thrive

Global Credit Union Foundation Golf Tournament Raises $60,000 for Alaska Nonprofits

Our annual golf tournaments are a great way to help raise money for these vital charities while also having a lot of fun

Global Credit Union Foundation Raises $50,000 for Washington and Idaho Nonprofits

Committed to support Foundation nonprofit partners

Global Credit Union Appoints New Executive Leadership

Global Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Graham, Katy Pritsos, and Chris Hibbs to new executive-level roles.

Armed Services YMCA of Alaska Honors Local Businessman

The Armed Services YMCA of Alaska (ASYMCA) presented the 2024 Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year Award to Global Credit Union’s President and CEO, Geoff Lundfelt.

Global Credit Union Insurance Brokers Named ‘Personal Lines Agency of the Year’ by Umialik Insurance Company and Western National Insurance Group

Umialik Insurance Company today announced that Anchorage-based Global Credit Union Insurance has been named Umialik’s Personal Lines Agency of the Year and one of Umialik’s Personal Lines Platinum Agencies for 2024.

Global Credit Union Foundation Gives $72,500 to Local Nonprofits

The Foundation is able to give back to the community by supporting some incredibly impactful organizations

Global Credit Union Foundation Gives More Than $42,000 to Local Nonprofits

The Foundation is able to give back to the community by supporting some incredibly impactful organizations

Global Credit Union Honors Alaska’s Military 2024

Global Credit Union held its 29th Annual Alaska Military Appreciation Breakfast on February 16, 2024, to honor 13 Service Members of the Year honorees, the Spouse of the Year, and the Armed Services YMCA Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the Year.

Global Credit Union and First Financial Northwest, Inc. Announce Agreement for Global Credit Union to Acquire First Financial Northwest Bank

Global Federal Credit Union (“Global”) and First Financial Northwest, Inc. (“First Financial Northwest”) (NASDAQ GS: FFNW) announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Global will acquire Renton, Washington-based First Financial Northwest Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Financial Northwest.

Global Credit Union to open new kiosk-branch in Eielson Exchange Shopping Center

Global Credit Union is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest kiosk-branch on Eielson Air Force Base

Global Credit Union Foundation Raises Funds for local food banks

Raising $110,000 in the month of September for local food banks

Global Credit Union Foundation Golf Tournament 2023

Raising $50,000 for Inland Northwest nonprofits

Global Credit Union Foundation Golf Tournament 2024

Raising $100,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Arizona Housing Coalition

Global Credit Union Foundation Donates $117,500 to Local Nonprofits

Supporting organizations that help provide much needed services in the communities we serve

Global Credit Union Foundation Fairway Friends Golf Tournament

Raising $60,000 for Local Nonprofits