Mountain America in the News

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October 2023
Dream Team: Utah Woman Dedicated to Teaching English
Pay it Forward Utah: Ogden Family Annual Christmas Event for the Homeless
Pay it Forward Utah: Local Skateboarder Champions Cleaner, Safer Skate Parks
CUInsight.com: Empowering Women in Finance
Pay it Forward Boise: Local Builder Orchestrates Miracle Remodel for Veteran
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: Ririe Senior Center
Idaho Falls Post Register: Wrapped Up and Warm
EastIdahoNews.com: Mountain America Provides Coats to Kids
Pay it Forward Utah: Making Sports Accessible for All in Park City

September 2023
Dream Team: Utah Mechanic and Mentor to Teens
Pay it Forward Utah: Mother Transforms Personal Loss into Hope for Kids with Cancer
Idaho State Journal: Mountain America Giving Away Coats to Kids
Pay it Forward Utah: North Sanpete Humanitarian Center
Pay it Forward Boise: Savings Pets in Gem County
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: Upper Valley Bible Church Food Pantry
Hello Montana: Mountain America Educator Grants
Pay it Forward Utah: Cleaning Up Jordanelle State Park
KSL: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Pay it Forward Utah: Quilters Unite Worldwide to Provide Warmth for Refugees
American Banker: CUs Turn to Tech to Step Up Small Business Offerings
CU Times: Basketball and Hockey Teams Out West Gain CU Partnerships
KSL: Man Arrested in Elderly Exploitation Case After CU Employees Spot Red Flags

August 2023
Dream Team: Friend Who Gave Life Through Organ Donation
CUInsight.com: Phoenix Suns Partnership
Sports Illustrated: Phoenix Suns Partnership
Idaho Business Review: Top Project Finalists
KPVI Pocatello: Educator Grants
Idaho Business Review: Boise Chamber Leadership Boise Class of 2023-2024
CBS 2 Boise: Bumblebee Foundation Cornhole Tournament
CBS 2 Boise: Educator Grants
Arizona Central: Arizona State University Partnership
Phoenix Business Journal: Phoenix Suns Partnership
Pay it Forward Utah: Suicide Prevention in Utah
Fox 13: Smile Makeover
Pay it Forward Utah: Rise Up School of Dance
Pay it Forward Boise: Belong Co. Coffee Cart
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: My World Discovery Museum
EVT News: Elevate Scholarships
Pay it Forward Utah: Helping Cats in the Community
12 News: Arizona State University Partnership
Arizona State University News: Arizona State University Partnership
Fox 10: Arizona State University Partnership
KSL: Arizona State University Partnership
ABC4: Mountain America Educator Grants
Queen Creek Sun Times: Arizona State University Partnership
CU Times: Arizona State University Partnership
Pay it Forward Utah: Bikers Support Firefighters Battling PTSD

July 2023
Pay it Forward Utah: Healing Veterans with Dirt Therapy
Pay it Forward Utah: Grow Ogden Gives Hope to Homeless
KSL Radio: HELOCs on the Rise Amid High Interest Rates
Pay it Forward Boise: Support for Families with Childhood Cancer Patients
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: Shelley Senior Center
KSL Radio: Credit Card Competition Act
Pay it Forward Utah: Fire Station 74 Makes a Difference
CBS 2 Boise: Proposed Bill Could Risk Consumer Security
Pay it Forward Utah: Entrepreneur Fills Void in Salt Lake City

June 2023
Dream Team: Utah Nurse Dedicated to Patients
Pay it Forward Utah: Heart to Hands Dedicated to Lifting Children Out of Poverty
Fox 13: Setting a Realistic Family Budget for Vacations
Pay it Forward Utah: Journey of Hope Provides Support to Community
Forbes.com: Best Banks and Credit Unions in Each State
Pay it Forward Boise: Garage Sale Bargains for a Good Cause
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: Jefferson County
Pay it Forward Utah: Honoring the American Flag All Year
Pay it Forward Utah: Life on the Line Offers Fresh Hope

May 2023
Pay it Forward Utah: Whiskers Nonprofit Giving High-Risk Cats a Second Chance
Pay it Forward Utah: Provo Skateboarding Program Teaches More than Just Tricks
Utah Business Magazine: Mountain America Tops National List
Pay it Forward Utah: Clever Cucumber Community Art Center
Queen Creek Sun Times: Vestar Announces That Target Will Anchor Retail Development in Queen Creek
Pay it Forward Boise: A Game Changer for Kids with Disabilities
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: Motley Crew Cat Lounge
CBS 2 Boise: Tips for First Time Homebuyers
Pay it Forward Utah: Therapy Dogs Bring Joy to Stressed College Students
St. George News: Short Creek Continues Seismic Shift With Two Groundbreakings on Border
Arizona Business Journal: Mountain America Announces Phoenix Mercury Partnership
ABC 15: Phoenix Mercury Teams Up with Mountain America
Pay it Forward Utah: Food Pantry at University of Utah
Dream Team: Utah Woman Helps Struggling Pets

April 2023
Forbes.com: Trends Shaping the Bank Branch of the Future
Pay it Forward Utah: Comedian Makes Birthday Donation to Group That Helps Low Income Families
Dream Team: Founder of Domestic Violence Resource Center Receives Dream Team Surprise
Pay it Forward Utah: Free Program for Foster Kids to Learn Fly Fishing
ABC 15: Tips on Paying Down Your Debt
KOAT 7 New Mexico: Officials Help Hand Out ‘Hero Bags’ to First Responders
Pay it Forward Boise: Girls on the RunCUNA News: Predictive Human ResourcesPay it Forward Utah: Utah Based Nonprofit Helps Provide Educational Opportunities for People in Africa
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: Sandcreek Middle School Zambia Fund
Utah Business: Mountain America Tops National List of Small Business Lenders
Pay it Forward Utah: Community Steps Up to Feed Students at Kearns High School

March 2023
Pay it Forward Utah: Couple Brings Food to Seniors on Navajo Reservation
KUTV: Local Credit Union Leader Talks SVB Fallout
Pay it Forward Utah: Disc Golf Group Breaks the Chains of Substance Abuse
Richfield Reaper: Elevate Scholarships Honor Candice Thompson
Pay it Forward Utah: Tooele County Ranch Gives Rescued Farm Animals a Second Chance
Utah Business: Mountain America Receives Patriot Award from National Guard and ReservePay it Forward Boise: Spreading Joy with Miniature Horses
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: Paying it Forward to Veterans
Pay it Forward Utah: Utah Entertainers Bring Magic of Hope to Kids in Peru
Dream Team: Mobile Home Park Manager Who Feeds Community

February 2023
Idaho Business Review: Credit Scores for Businesses
Dream Team: Utah Horse Therapy Program
Pay it Forward Utah: Weber County Food Exchange Program Helps Thousands with Food Needs
Pay it Forward Utah: ‘Teeny Tears’ Donates Diapers, Blankets to Thousands of Hospitals for Stillborn Babies
Pay it Forward Boise: Teacher Turns Grief into Acts of Kindness
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: Rigby Senior Center
ABC 4 Utah: Mountain America to Pay Dog Adoption Fees at HSU
KSL Newsradio: Credit Union Picking Up Tab for Adoption of Larger Dogs
Pay it Forward Utah: Group Brings Theater Out Into Community; Raises Money for Charity
CBS 2 Boise: Elevate Scholarship Now Open for Student Applicants
Pay it Forward Utah: Utah Women Make Sure Ukrainian Refugees Aren’t Forgotten

January 2023
KPVI 6 Idaho: New Scholarship Program Launching
GoBankingRates: Seven Reasons to Consider Switching Your Bank
Pay it Forward Utah: Families Connected by Loss Raise Funds for Organ Donation
Fox 13 Utah: Financial Resolutions in the New Year
Pay it Forward Utah: Blankets for Kids in Foster Care
Pay it Forward Boise: Sled Hockey for Idaho’s Disabled
GoBankingRates: Expert Predictions About Future of Banking
Pay it Forward Utah: Handmade Hats for Charity
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: Idaho Period Project
Pay it Forward Utah: Emotional Support Ranch for Those with Special Needs
ABC4 Utah: Mountain America Puts Together $300,000 Scholarship Program

December 2022
Dream Team: Kearns Girl Gets Holiday Surprise
Pay it Forward Utah: Hats for the Homeless
Pay it Forward Boise: Oliver’s Gift
Pay it Forward Utah: South Jordan Neighborhood Gives to Kids in Need
Dream Team: Supermarket Surprise
CU Today: Instant Home Equity Solution Aims to Slash Approval Times
Idaho Business Review: Financial Basics Can Help Your Business Build a Strong Foundation
Albuquerque Business First: Decoding the Interest Rate Riddle for Business Owners
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: Madison Cares Secret Santa
Pay it Forward Utah: Christmas for Patients at Utah State Hospital
Utah Business Magazine: 2022 Best Companies to Work For
Pay it Forward Utah: Thousands of Utahns Help Each Other in Times of Need
Pay it Forward Boise: Sydney’s Rodeo
KTVB 7 Boise: Mountain America Donates to 7Cares
The Enterprise: Cathy Smoyer Named Executive Vice President of Technology and Risk
CUInsight.com: Mountain America Names Cathy Smoyer Executive Vice President of Technology and Risk

November 2022
East Idaho News: Check Out the New Mountain America Center
KPVI News: Mountain America Center Grand Opening Set for Monday Afternoon
Pay it Forward Utah: Salt Lake Woman Spreads Warmth with Candle Stoves
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: Christmas Toy Store
Pay it Forward Utah: Nonprofit Supports Veterans, First Responders 365 Days a Year
Univision Phoenix: Obtén Beneficios Fiscales Mientras Ayudas a Otros al Realizar un Donativo
Pay it Forward Utah: Davis County Couple Passes Out Food to Unsheltered
Money.com: Best Credit Unions
Idaho Business Review: Idaho Falls’ Mountain America Center to Open November 28
Pay it Forward Boise: In Memory of the Missing
ABC 4 Utah: Inflation Choking Holiday Budgets for Utahns
Pay it Forward Utah: Nonprofit Helps Utah Veterans Form Friendships and Find Healing
Dream Team: Holiday Joy for Utah Man Behind Santa Flight
Utah Business: 20 in Their 20s
Pay it Forward Utah: Dance Concert at Wasatch High to Benefit ALS Research
Pay it Forward Boise: Paying it Forward to the Christmas Toy Store

October 2022
Pay it Forward Utah: Fill the Pot Ministry Feeds Hundreds in Downtown Salt Lake Each Sunday
Idaho Business Review: The Truth Behind Five Credit Union Myths
Pay it Forward Utah: Park City Clinic Offers Free Healthcare to Uninsured
Pay it Forward Boise: Beds for Kids Who Have None
Idaho Business Review: Hendrix Joins Mountain America Credit Union
YourBigSky.com: What Sets Credit Unions Apart from Banks
Pay it Forward Eastern Idaho: Blackfoot Tater Trot
Pay it Forward Boise: Feeding the Hungry in Middleton
Pay it Forward Utah: Adoptive Families Get Help with Basic Supplies
KSL News Radio: Mountain America and Utah Black Chamber Will Give $22,500 in Grants
Daily Advent.com: Mountain America and Utah Black Chamber Will Give $22,500 in Grants
Cuna Councils: Cloud Computing 2.0 White Paper
Pay it Forward Utah: Utah Nonprofit Looks for the Gaps of Care for Children and Families

September 2022
Dream Team: Instructor Hears Sweet Tune with Dream Team Surprise
Pay it Forward Utah: Princess Pageant Gives Young Girls Who Use Wheelchairs a Time To Shine
KSL Podcasts: Hurdles for First-Time Homebuyers
Pay it Forward Boise: Adding Fun to the Lives of the Disabled
CU Social Good: Mountain America Employees Make-A-Wish Come True for Utah Girl
CU Times: 2022 Luminaries Finalists
Pay it Forward Utah: Community Garden Allows Members to Feed People in Need
CBS 2 Boise: Mountain America Announces Educational Grants for Teachers
Pay it Forward Boise: Dancing the Night Away in Caldwell
Pay it Forward Idaho Falls: Bingham County Senior Center
Pay it Forward Utah: West Valley City Resident Collects Baby Items for Newborns
Deseret News: Mountain America Helps Make Girl’s Dream Come True
Idaho Business Review: Investing in Commercial Real Estate May be a Smart Move for Your Business
Fox 13 Utah: Education Grants for Teachers and School Leaders – Here’s How to Apply
Mid Utah Radio: Hundreds Attend Gunnison Gut-Check

August 2022
Dream Team Utah: Richfield Father, Police Officer Carries on the Legacy of Late Wife After Sudden Death
Pay it Forward Utah: Utah County Nonprofit Hopes to 'Empower' Families by Providing Them Extra Support
Pay it Forward Boise: Helping Troubled Dogs
American Banker: As They Push Against Banks’ Larger Marketing Budgets, Credit Unions are Trying to Attract Younger Members
Pay it Forward Utah: Davis County Community Theater Spreads Hope to Cancer Patients, Families
Pay it Forward Idaho Falls: Heroes Defense
ABC 4 Utah: How the Inflation Reduction Act Affects Utah
Pay it Forward Utah: Logan Group Gives Out Food, Supplies to Unsheltered in Northern Utah
Pay it Forward Boise: Helping Cancer Patients in Rural Communities
Pay it Forward Utah: Car Show this Weekend Will Raise Awareness for Epilepsy, Donations for Primary Children's
Pay it Forward Utah: West Jordan Organization Offers Resources for Women, Children in Need

July 2022
Salt Lake Tribune: See Which Utah Employers Say They’ll Pay for Out-of-State Abortions
Pay it Forward Boise: Saving Unwanted Farm Animals
Idaho Business Review: Top Five Tips to Protect Your Business From Phishing
ABC 4 Utah: Experts Weight in on GDP Decline’s Impact on Members
CU Today: No Reason to Fear: Mountain America Sees Potential in DeFi
Pay it Forward Utah: 'Freedom Riders' Provide Recreational Horse Riding Program for Children with Disabilities
Fox 13 Utah: The Economy is Volatile – Where Can You Safely Save Your Money?
American Banker: For Cash-Back Cards, Inflation Cuts Both Ways
Pay it Forward Idaho Falls: Pocatello Senior Citizens Center
Univision Arizona: Alertan Sobre Las Principales Estafas a Adultos Mayores
Pay it Forward Utah: Utah Nonprofit Provides Support for Adults with Disabilities in Rural Areas
Utah Business Magazine: Credit Unions Offering Cryptocurrency in Utah
Pay it Forward Boise: Giving Seniors New Life and Purpose

Pay it Forward Utah: Summit County Woman "Flips" Bikes to Give Away for Free
Univision Arizona: Tips For Seniors to Avoid Financial Fraud
Pay it Forward Utah: Busy Bee Baggers Create Book Bags for Children in Need
ABC 4 Utah: How to Protect Elderly Loved Ones from Financial Scams

June 2022
Pay it Forward Utah: Camp Hobe Offers Fun Summer Experience for Children With Cancer
CBS 2 Boise: Tips for Seniors Against Fraudsters
Pay it Forward Utah: Utah Teen Raises Money for Foundation that Helps Kids with Facial Deformities
ABC 2 Billings: First-Time Homebuyer Tips
CBS 2 Boise: Help With Buying Homes
ABC 4 Utah: With Rising Interest Rates, Now is a Good Time to Buy a Home
Pay it Forward Boise: A Kid Reaching Out to Other Kids
Pay it Forward Utah: Exotic Birds Get New Homes through B&B Rescue Birds
CU Social Good: Mountain America Awards Three Academic Scholarships
Pay it Forward Idaho Falls: The Village
ABC 4 Utah: Retirement Concerns as Stocks Falls into Bear Market  
Pay it Forward Utah: Murray Children's Pantry Provides Free Meals to Anyone in Need
ABC 4 Utah: Utah Gas Prices Hit Another Record High 
CBS 2 Boise: What Rising Mortgage Rates Mean for Treasure Valley Home Buyers 
Pay it Forward Utah: Loving Angel Service Dogs Gift Dogs to Veterans, First Responders
Albuquerque Business First: 9 Tips to Protect Your Information from Scams

May 2022
TechBuzz: Why Mountain America is the Title Sponsor of Cryptopia 
PIay it Forward Utah: Blue Butterfly House Offers a Safe Space for Supervised Visits
Pay it Forward Boise: Helping People Transition from Prison 
CU Social Good: Mountain America and America First Credit Unions Partner with Alex Boye for Mental Health Awareness
Pay it Forward Utah: Parents Band Together to Help Others Who Experience Pregnancy Loss 
Pay it Forward Boise: The Sweet Mission of Sweet Zola’s 
CBS 2 Boise: Helping New Graduates Manage Budgets  
Pay it Forward Idaho Falls: Idaho Falls Community Garden Association 
Park News: What to Do About Smishing Messages 
Utah Stories: What to Do About Smishing Text Messages 
CBS 2 News Idaho: Help Set Up Your Children to be Financially Successful
New Orleans City Business: Tips for Entrepreneurs During Small Business Week
Idaho Business Review: Tips for Entreprenears During Small Business Week
CBS 2 News Idaho: Help is Out There for Small Businesses
Pay it Forward Utah: Bountiful Students Make Stuffed Bears for Ukrainian Refugees
NWCUA Anthem: A Look at Credit Unions' Financial Education Efforts in April
Idaho State Journal Online: ISU Athletes, Local Credit Union Donate $5k to Idaho Foodbank

April 2022
Pay it Forward Utah: Southern Utah Organization Helps Dogs Find New Homes
CBS 2 News Idaho: Pay it Forward Day! Here are Some of Our Favorite Stories
NWCUA Anthem: High School Students in Idaho and Oregon Get a Taste of ‘Adulting’ with Finances
Pay it Forward Boise: Rescuing Unwanted Cats
Pay it Forward Utah: Encouragement for First Responders in Salt Lake County
Local News 8 Idaho: Mountain America Donates $5,000 to Idaho Foodbank
ABC 4 Utah: Inflation in Utah Jumps Above National Average
Pay it Forward Idaho Falls: Senior Project Helping Cancer Patients
Pay it Forward Utah: St. George Masonic Lodge Provides Bikes to Encourage Reading
Advancing Community.com: Utah Credit Union Stories 
NWCUA Anthem: Credit Unions Join Idaho Governor to Formally Kick Off Financial Literacy Month
CUInsight.com: Financial Education is Year-Round for Mountain America
PYMNTS.com: Meeting Demands for Bill Pay Solutions
Nevada Business: NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter Announces  25th Annual Spotlight Award Winners
ABC 4 Utah: Protecting Your Finances During Spring Break 
Pay it Forward Utah: Washington County Family's Nonprofit Feeds Hungry Kids

March 2022
Pay it Forward Utah: Salt Lake Woman Dedicates Her Life to Taking Care of Community Cats
NBC Montana: Inflation Continues to Climb, Experts Say Pandemic to Blame
Pay it Forward Idaho Falls: Local Family Organizes Support for Ukrainian Orphans
Pay it Forward Utah: 'Triunfadoras' Helps Women in the Hispanic Community Navigate a Cancer Diagnosis
CBS 2 News, Idaho: Tips on Protecting Your Home and Money While Traveling
Pay it Forward Boise: Training Lifesavers With Tails
CBS 2 News: Traveling Soon? Make Sure to Keep Your Money Safe
CU Social Good: Mountain America Donates $12,000 to St. Luke's Children's
Pay it Forward Utah: Domestic Violence Survivors Get a Chance to Start Life Over with Passionate Wings
CU Social Good: Mountain America Raises Money for American Cancer Society
ABC 4 Utah: Gas Prices Hit Record Highs in Utah 
Pay it Forward Utah: Utah County Couple Cooks Hot Meals for Senior Neighbors
CBS 2 Idaho: Save if You Can: Credit Union Shares Advice for Managing Inflation
Pay it Forward Idaho Falls: Bannock Feral Friends
​Idaho Falls Magazine: Investing in Business
Pay it Forward Utah: Nonprofit Provides an Extra Layer of Care to Families with Medically Complex Needs

February 2022
Pay it Forward Boise: Free Preschool for Fruitland Children
Fox 13 Utah: Beware of Cyber Scam Disguised as Texts
Pay it Forward Utah: Single Mom Gets Education, New Opportunities Thanks to Scholarships from Utah Foundation
Telemundo Utah: Autoridades Alertan Sobre Delitos Cibernéticos a Residentes de Utah
Idaho Business Review: Retirement Plans: A Smart Investment for Small Businesses
Pay it Forward Utah: 'Giving Sunshine' Provides Boxes of Support for People Experiencing Loss of Hardship
CU Insight: Mountain America Names Sharlene Wells Senior Vice President of Public Relations and Organizational Communications
Pay it Forward Idaho Falls: Pure Hope Hygiene Pantry
Career Podcast: Mountain America Member Rowena Montoya, JulieAnn Caramels
Pay it Forward Utah: The Horse of Many Colors Gives Gifts of Hope and Help to Community's Cancer Battles
CBS 2 Idaho: Plan to Have Conversations About Finances
NBC News, Montana: What Record High Inflation Means for Montanans
Pay it Forward Idaho Falls: Shelley High School Food Pantry
Pay it Forward Utah: Wasatch Wanderers Rescues Domesticated Waterfowl and Overlooked Animals

About Mountain America Credit Union

With more than one million members and $14 billion in assets, Mountain America Credit Union assists members on the right path to help them define and achieve their financial dreams. Mountain America provides consumers and businesses with a variety of convenient, flexible products and services, as well as sound, timely advice. Members enjoy access to secure, cutting-edge mobile banking technology, over 100 branches across six states, and more than 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs. Mountain America—guiding you forward. 

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