Gesa marked its fourth annual Day of Service with one of its largest volunteer efforts to date. On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 13, Gesa closed the majority of its branches so that more than 490 team members could step out of the office and into their local communities. This year, more than 70 organizations across the Pacific Northwest benefited from their efforts.
Gesa team members dedicated 2,177 hours volunteering at a wide range of organizations and nonprofits across Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Their efforts supported food banks like Northwest Harvest and the Oregon Food Bank, youth programs such as the Boys & Girls Clubs and The Arc of Tri-Cities, animal shelters including the Benton Franklin Humane Society, and hospitals and health organizations like Seattle Children’s Hospital. Volunteers also lent their time to schools, senior centers, and environmental projects, making a meaningful difference in communities large and small.
“Every year, I’m amazed by the way our team members connect with the causes they support and the tangible difference they help create,” said Amber Merrill, Community Relations Manager at Gesa Credit Union. “Seeing them roll up their sleeves and work side by side with these organizations who drive positive change every day is a powerful reminder of why service matters. Together, we’re helping to build stronger, more resilient communities across the region.”
Since 2022, Gesa’s annual Day of Service has mobilized more than 2,000 volunteers. Together, the credit union’s team members have invested over 9,730 hours of collective service, supporting more than 185 local organizations overall.