2023 marks the inaugural year of our Community Impact Report. This report is a compilation of some of the highlights that we feel make a difference for the communities we serve.
Solarity Credit Union is proud to have provided support for Yakima and Kittitas Counties and the surrounding areas. Our support took many forms: from investments in loans for homes and real estate, to donations and sponsorships and volunteerism of our staff.
We invite you to take a look at this report and reflect on the impact that your local financial cooperative had on our communities. We look forward to continuing to serve the financial needs of our members and appreciate your business and support in return.
Happy 2023 from your friends at Solarity!
Thank you for voting us Best Credit Union... AGAIN!
Helping more local homeowners than any other lender
Including multi-family real estate financing
We innovate to make our members' lives better
Helping make Yakima a great place to live and work
$124,700 in donations and sponsorships
476 employee volunteer hours
Employee payroll donations of $16,876 to our community partners
We're honored to be Community Partner of the Year
Solarity received the award from the Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity® during its annual Golden Hammer Awards Ceremony. The event recognizes those who make it possible for Habitat to serve people in the Yakima Valley in need of safe and affordable housing.
Employees volunteer their time
“We are humbled to receive this recognition. We believe everyone should have a home of their own. To know that we played a small part in making a big difference in this mother’s life is special. It’s something our team will never forget.” -Mina Worthington, Solarity's president and CEO
"It was really neat to be in a room full of people dedicated to serving others. What an honor.” -Steve Brown, Solarity’s Chief Lending Officer
Employee donations
In the past few years, Solarity Credit Union employees have donated nearly $30,000 to the non-profit. Employees are looking forward to the next build with the Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity®.
Lifting up families in crisis through YWCA Yakima
Solarity employees donated $2,000 and hosted a school supply drive to support the kids served by YWCA Yakima
“Solarians are so proud to support the YWCA and their mission. Our team really enjoys shopping for these school supplies, knowing we are giving the kids a strong start to their school year in what is no doubt a difficult time in their lives." -Mina Worthington, Solarity president and CEO
Employees deliver gifts to YWCA
In December, Solarity employees delivered more than $1,000 in unwrapped toys, gift cards and other items for a single mom and her four children who spent the holidays at Yakima YWCA.
Supporting community events
Fresh Hop Ale Festival
Downtown Yakima Mile
Central Washington Fair
Holiday Light Fest
Making our members' lives better one interaction at a time
More from our members
A better way to bank
We innovate to make it easier to accomplish your goals. Our branch transformation project did just that.
"Our team is committed to top-notch service, whether the member is coming into a branch, calling us or using our popular online and mobile banking platforms. Our goal is a seamless banking experience, every single time." -Mina Worthington, Solarity president and CEO
Banking with ease
In the Spring of 2022, our innovative, state-of-the-art branch redesign had its one year anniversary.
No lines. No need to wait.
Our team greets members at the door and consults with them. If it's a simple transaction, the member is in and out quickly using our self-service Smart ATMs (with our team available to guide them, if needed).
Consultative Experiences
If it's a more complex banking need, we link members up with an expert who can help them accomplish their financial goals.
Thank you for helping make 2022 another successful year. We look forward to continuing to serve our members' financial needs in 2023.
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Credits:
Created with images by Zarya Maxim - "Young beautiful happy family relaxing at home" • Konstantin L - "Street of suburban homes" • nd700 - "apartment building" • Christopher Boswell - "Sunset Bathes Downtown Yakima Washington in Golden Light"