Born and raised in Chugiak, Alaska, one of the things Trisha Knox values most is giving back to the community she has loved all her life. With the determination she learned growing up in a family of hard-working business owners, she’s spent her 19 years with Nuvision doing exactly that. Trisha always makes time to cultivate real relationships with community members and meet the needs of those around her, whether that means coaching youth sports or helping with Nuvision’s financial literacy program for young adults.

It’s been a busy couple of months at Nuvision. We’ve raised $11,000 for food pantries in Alaska, gave over 700 veterans $25 gas cards across all markets, and hosted a number of lunches and events to thank the local military. Now, it’s about to get even busier! As we enter the holiday season, our efforts to serve the community are ramping up. Between toy drives and other holiday festivities, we’re excited to continue investing in the neighborhoods we serve. Here’s a recap of what we’ve been up to during the past few months and a glance at what’s coming this December:

As a credit union focused on helping members build their lives, our team places a high value on the relationships we form. That’s why our CEO, Roger Ballard, wanted to make himself personally available to every member in Alaska with a question, concern, or comment. Earlier this month, he spent part a Tuesday afternoon recording from the Financial Center Branch in Anchorage, sharing his vision with members and taking questions over Zoom at a virtual town hall meeting.

Everybody wants a low rate on their mortgage, but not many understand all the things that go into determining your rate. For many home buyers, these factors can be confusing and difficult to determine. Knowing what affects your rate can help you secure a better deal.

Jason Kimmel is the co-founder and owner of Peppercini’s, a staple of Alaska dining since he launched its first sandwich shop nearly 15 years ago. From day one, Jason has been working to make Peppercini’s a company dedicated to giving back to the community. He and his team are not only frequent partners in Nuvision’s outreach programs—like the NuvisionCares program that provided meals to frontline healthcare workers–but they also constantly provide donations to other local organizations. To thank Jason for his dedication to the Alaska community, we’re recognizing him as this month’s Nuvision hero.

With this year’s Added Advantage Holiday Giveaway starting in just a few weeks, now is your chance to make this season the best one ever. Starting Monday, November 8th enter for your chance to become our next grand prize winner and earn up to $6,000!

In four weeks, we’ll be gathering around the dinner table for a Thanksgiving meal with loved ones we haven’t seen all year, putting up decorations, and stopping by friends’ houses for holiday parties. Seven weeks will also mark the start of the slowest season in the housing market: The Holiday Market, a time when inventory and demand decrease.

the LA Department of Children and Family Services, she now works full-time in the financial services industry, where she and her husband have built a practice helping families strengthen their financial futures and mentoring agents who want to make a living as business owners. For years, she’s partnered with us to lead financial workshops for high school students across Southern California. That, along with her commitment to community service, is why we choose Kirsten for this month’s Nuvision Hero.