Gesa Credit Union Gives Back to Local Organizations On Annual “Day of Service”
More than 470 team members united on Indigenous Peoples’ Day to volunteer over 2,370 hours at 34 organizations across the Pacific Northwest
Gesa, a community-focused credit union, today announced the powerful impact of its third annual “Day of Service,” an initiative that unites team members in giving back. On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 14, Gesa closed its 31 branches to allow more than 470 team members to volunteer and make a meaningful difference in their local communities. This year, 34 organizations across the Pacific Northwest benefited from their efforts.
Gesa team members dedicated 2,370+ hours volunteering at a variety of organizations and nonprofits, including food banks, animal shelters, senior centers, and community enrichment programs. Their efforts ranged from gathering community supplies, taking on cleaning projects, providing care for animals at local shelters, packaging food for families in need, and more.
Additionally, team members wrote and delivered letters expressing their gratitude and appreciation for the dedicated efforts of local heroes in the community, including law enforcement, firefighters, veterans, educators and healthcare workers.
“We are truly honored to partner with these incredible organizations for our annual Day of Service. Working alongside them provides us with a deeper appreciation for the vital work they do year-round,” said Brandon Allison, AVP of Training, Education and Community Relations at Gesa Credit Union. “It’s always amazing to see our team members come together with a shared commitment to making a positive impact. By choosing projects they are passionate about, the experience becomes even more meaningful for everyone involved.”
Gesa team members volunteered at the following organizations:
Washington
Bremerton
Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound
Lynnwood
Northshore Senior Center
Moses Lake
Downtown Moses Lake
Spokane
Habitat for Humanity
Second Harvest
Spokane Humane Society
Tacoma & Puyallup
Tacoma Metro Parks
Tri-Cities
American Red Cross
Arc of Tri-Cities
Benton Franklin Humane Society
Chiawana High School
Columbia Basin Veterans Center
Elijah Family Homes
Family Resource Center of Tri-Cities
Friends of Badger Mountain
Friends of Disabled Veterans
Gesa Carousel of Dreams
Grace Kitchen
Modern Living Services
Pasco Boys & Girls Club
Pasco Clean Up
Second Harvest
Service Peace Warrior
TROT
Tri-Cities Animal Shelter
Tri-Cities Union Gospel
Tukwila
Food Lifeline
Vancouver
Fosterful
Walla Walla
Blue Mountain Action Council
Wenatchee
Together for Youth
Yakima
The Yakima Humane Society
Yakima Union Gospel
Idaho
North Idaho
Children's Village
Pullman
Pullman Child Welfare
Since 2022, Gesa’s annual Day of Service has mobilized more than 983 volunteers. Together, the credit union’s team members have invested over 4,915 hours of service, supporting more than 111 local organizations.
