THE CURRENT: Q1 2024
17th Annual Vern Hyde Scholarship
Important Updates!
At Community West Credit Union, we understand the value of higher education and how it helps prepare generations to serve their communities, plus the difficulties students face with the high cost of furthering education.
Community West awards the Vern Hyde Scholarship to four area students each year to encourage our local community to pursue their educational goals: two scholarships to current high school seniors starting college in the fall, one to a current college student,
and one to an individual planning to attend or currently attending a trade program.
We’ve made important updates to our scholarship program, bringing you more accessibility and benefits!
• Must be a member by February 1, 2024, and remain in good
standing for at least 6 months
• Current college student application is now open to all ages
• Total scholarship amount increased for trade applicants
• New essay requirements detailing volunteerism and leadership
*Early withdrawal charges will apply. Withdrawal charges effective after 01.01.2024. Charges may reduce earnings on the account. Federally insured by NCUA.
Tax Season is Near
If you will be e-filing and direct depositing a tax refund for the 2023 tax year, you will need to fill in the ROUTING (272480995) number for Community West and your ACCOUNT number. For your account number, please review a recent account statement or visit your nearest branch for assistance.
NOTE: Your debit card number is not your CWCU account number and will delay your refund significantly.
Beware of IRS Imposter Scams
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the government agency that collects federal taxes. Scammers pretend to be IRS officials to get you to send them money and other sensitive information. Be on the lookout for warning signs- the IRS will never contact you by phone call or email, and will not require a specific payment method. When in doubt, hand up and call the IRS directly at 800.829.1040.
Don't Fall for Romance Scams
Did you know fraudsters often pose as someone special looking for love on dating websites and apps? Soon, they want to email, call, or message you to get off the platform. They will tug at your heartstrings by saying it's true love. Then, they start asking for money, Maybe it's for a plane ticket to visit you, to cover an emergency surgery or car problems. There will always be a sense of urgency to pressure you into acting immediately, but it's a SCAM!
Keep in mind, if it seems too good to be true - it likely is.
Protect Your Account
- IDProtect: Protect your money and your identity with IDProtect.
- Fraud Alerts: Automated alerts to notify of potentially fraudulent transactions.
- Card Alerts: Free service for custom notifications for transactions.
- eStatements: Keep documents safe and secure in online banking.
Community Involvement
2023 Community Involvement Recap
At CWCU, we are dedicated to supporting the local communities where we live, work, and play through volunteerism, sponsorships, and donations. Many of our team members make regular contributions of their time, talent, and treasure to worthy causes. Take a look at some of our highlights within the community over the last year:
- Completed over 600 hours of volunteer time company-wide
- Contributed over $12,000 of scholarships and sponsorships throughout Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, and Ottawa counties.
- Attended over 50 community events including parades, concerts, expos, charity events, and more!
New Year's Day
Monday, January 1
ALL BRANCHES CLOSED
MLK Jr. Day:
Saturday, January 13 - Monday, January 15
ALL BRANCHES CLOSED
President's Day
Saturday, February 17 - Monday, February 19
ALL BRANCHES CLOSED