Celebrating 90 Years: Building Brighter Futures Together

As 2026 begins, Nuvision Credit Union marks a milestone that reflects far more than longevity. Founded in 1935 to serve the employees of Douglas Aircraft Company, Nuvision has grown into a member-owned credit union with more than $3.9 billion in assets, serving 214,000 members through 36 branches across California, Alaska, Arizona, Wyoming, and Washington. While that growth matters, the real story is the impact made in the communities Nuvision serves.

Throughout 2025, community impact took center stage, guided by Nuvision’s three pillars: helping those in need, advancing financial literacy, and honoring veterans and first responders. That commitment translated into action throughout the year. More than 70 community events were hosted or supported across five states, in partnership with over 40 nonprofit organizations. Nuvision team members volunteered more than 1,140 hours, helped raise more than $200,000 for local causes, and positively impacted more than 30,000 people.

Fighting Clothing Insecurity: Helping Kids in Our Communities

One of the most meaningful initiatives of the year came through the NuvisionCares Helping Kids in Our Communities program. Support was provided to organizations including Robyne’s Nest and His Little Feet in Southern California, White Pony Express in the Bay Area, and Anchorage Cops for Community’s Clothesline Project in Alaska. These partnerships helped deliver clothing, winter boots, and school supplies to hundreds of youth facing clothing insecurity.

Sergeant Jon Butler of the Anchorage Police Department shared the impact directly:

“We are so grateful for Nuvision’s partnership with Clothesline this year. Because of their support, over 1,500 pairs of boots and hundreds of socks and underwear went to kids and families who truly needed them. At our event, with nearly 2,000 people in attendance, we saw the smiles, the relief, and the hope these gifts created. Nuvision’s generosity didn’t just meet a need, it gave confidence to thousands of children and reminded our community that they are not alone.”

Fighting Hunger: Supporting Families Where It Counts

Food insecurity was another major focus throughout the year. Nuvision’s Help Fight Hunger food drives and volunteer efforts supported organizations including Bracken’s Kitchen in Southern California, Bean’s Café Children’s Lunchbox program in Anchorage, Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano, and the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Together, these efforts helped package and deliver thousands of meals to people and families facing food insecurity.

Molly Bracken, Director of Hospitality at Bracken’s Kitchen, highlighted the importance of that support:

“The ongoing volunteer and financial support of the team at Nuvision truly helps us to continue serving those in need in Southern California, and we appreciate their genuine involvement in that mission.”

Teaching Financial Literacy: Preparing the Next Generation

Financial literacy remained a core focus in 2025 through the How Money Works program. A monthly class was held at Costa Mesa High School during the 2024–2025 school year, with more than 130 students—from freshmen to seniors—completing the course. Additional efforts included a one-day financial literacy seminar for 100 students at Lakewood High School and an introductory seminar for students at Berkeley Technology Academy in the Bay Area.

The program equips students with practical skills, including budgeting, saving, investing, building credit, and understanding responsible debt. The courses were taught in partnership with financial educators from HowMoneyWorks.com.

Lester Baron, lead financial educator, shared:

“It’s a pleasure partnering with Nuvision to bring this important series of financial literacy classes to students. Through this program we’re able to teach students the essential skills that will be vital in helping them build a financial foundation and manage their lives financially now and in the future.”

Honoring Veterans and First Responders

Honoring those who serve remained a priority throughout the year. Nuvision supported 17 veteran and first responder organizations across California, Alaska, and Wyoming. Events included Memorial Day luncheons, a headstone cleaning event, Veterans Day appreciation breakfasts, and First Responders Day appreciation lunches—each designed to recognize service, sacrifice, and community commitment.

Nuvision CEO Roger Ballard talked about the purpose behind these efforts:

“Nuvision is a purpose-driven organization filled with caring, compassionate team members who help our members, and each other, build their lives and make our communities a better place to live. Our three pillars are the foundation for our purpose in serving communities and helping people build better lives, and through efforts like our NuvisionCares and Fight Hunger programs, and financial literacy education, we’re working to help kids, support families, and be there when it counts. It’s all about people helping people, and working with our valued community partners across five states is a wonderful example of multiple communities coming together make a real difference in so many lives.”

Moving Forward the Same Way We Always Have

Ninety years later, the work is still about the same thing: showing up for people. Not with big promises, but with real support—whether that’s helping a family get through a tough stretch, teaching someone how to manage their money, or backing the organizations that hold communities together. That’s the focus going forward, too. Keep doing the work. Keep helping where it counts.