OnPoint Community Credit Union to Open New Branches in the Springfield, Santa Clara, Albany and South Salem Fred Meyer Stores

Four new in-store branches will open in July 2021

PORTLAND, Ore., July 15, 2021 – OnPoint Community Credit Union announced today it will open new branches in Fred Meyer’s Springfield, Santa Clara, Albany and South Salem stores in July 2021. These four branches include the Springfield Branch, located at 650 Q St., Springfield, the Santa Clara Branch, located at 60 Division Ave., Eugene, the Albany Branch, located at 2500 Santiam Hwy. SE, Albany, and the South Salem Branch, located at 3450 Commercial St. SE, Salem. These branch openings will conclude the credit union’s 20-branch expansion that began in March 2021, bringing its total to 55 branches across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

“From cost of living increases to the intensely competitive housing market, people in our communities are navigating more and more complex financial issues,” said Rob Stuart, President and Chief Executive Officer, OnPoint Community Credit Union. “Being located within a community institution like Fred Meyer allows us to work with more members face to face, while helping them navigate the unique challenges of the times in which we live. We are thrilled to expand our presence throughout the Willamette Valley and serve members closer to their homes and workplaces.”

Each new OnPoint in-store branch will provide members with a complete suite of financial services, including membership enrollment, consumer and commercial lending, mortgages, financial planning, ATM and notarization. The Fred Meyer OnPoint branches will also offer existing and new members special grand opening offers through the end of the year, including a $200 bonus for new members.*

In celebration of these latest openings, OnPoint will donate $10,000 to local organizations serving Springfield, Santa Clara, Albany and Salem. OnPoint will also create 29 new jobs across these local economies. Visit the Careers section of its website to learn more about becoming part of the OnPoint team.

Springfield Branch, 650 Q St., Springfield, OR 97477
Opening July 21, 2021

Brad Unger will serve as Branch Manager of OnPoint’s new Springfield location. Unger has been in the financial services industry for 21 years, previously serving as a Branch Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, Mortgage Loan Officer and Personal Banker. Unger and his wife live in Eugene with their two daughters and dog. In his spare time, he loves to run, play golf and travel with his family. Brad is a native Oregonian and loves to cheer on the Portland Trail Blazers and the University of Oregon Ducks.

OnPoint will donate $2,500 to Bags of Love, an organization that creates care packages for Lane County children in foster care or experiencing poverty, neglect, abuse or homelessness. A Bag of Love provides children with essentials including clothing, toiletries, toys, books, school supplies, and a handmade quilt or fleece blanket. Since 2008, A Bag of Love has supported 20,000 Lane County children through partnerships with government agencies, non-profit organizations and school districts. In 2020, Bags of Love responded to meet the community’s needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, serving more than 3,000 children.

Santa Clara Branch, 60 Division Ave., Eugene, OR 97404
Opening July 23, 2021

Brandon Drivon will serve as the Branch Manager of OnPoint’s new Santa Clara Branch in Eugene. Drivon has been in the financial services industry for 10 years and has been with OnPoint since 2019, serving previously as an Assistant Branch Manager. He lives in Eugene and in his spare time he pilots a single engine aircraft, spends time in the outdoors, travels, snowboards and wakeboards.

OnPoint will donate $2,500 to Alvord-Taylor, a group homebased in Lane County that offers support to young adults with disabilities. Since 1970, Alvord-Taylor has helped people with disabilities live quality lives in the community. Alvord-Taylor owns more than 18 homes and serves over 80 people in the Eugene-Springfield area, with programs focused on facilitating independence and building personal opportunities. Alvord-Taylor also helps people with disabilities find employment and live independently in their own homes.

Albany Branch, 2500 Santiam Hwy. SE, Albany, OR 97322
Opening July 28, 2021

Miguel Bedolla will serve as the Branch Manager of OnPoint’s new Albany Location. Bedolla has been in the financial services industry for eight years, serving previously as Assistant Branch Manager and a Financial Advocate. In his spare time, he enjoys working on cars, drinking good coffee, being in the outdoors and cheering for the Los Angeles Lakers.

OnPoint will donate $2,500 to the Boys and Girls Club of Albany, which aims to provide a safe, fun and supervised environment for boys and girls from all backgrounds, focusing on those from historically underserved communities. Albany’s local chapter of the national Boys & Girls Club helps children develop self-esteem and qualities needed to become caring and responsible citizens through education, career development, health and wellness, character and leadership, sports and recreation, and arts youth programs.

South Salem Branch, 3450 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97302
Opening July 30, 2021

Laura Martinez will serve as the Branch Manager of OnPoint’s new South Salem location. Martinez has been in the financial services industry for 17 years, and has been with OnPoint since 2019, serving as an Assistant Branch Manager. She and her husband live in Salem with their four children, and has been part of the community for 29 years. In her spare time, Laura enjoys cheering for the Portland Trail Blazers, watching movies and taking road trips to amusement parks.

OnPoint will donate $2,500 to Marion Polk Food Share, a non-profit organization helping to end hunger in Marion and Polk counties. Every month, more than 46,000 people, including 15,000 children, access emergency food through the Marion Polk Food Share partner network. The organization works with over 100 partner agencies, including community shelters, churches, local food pantries, senior housing sites, meal sites, foster homes and low-income daycares. Marion Polk Food Share also supports programs that address the root cause of hunger, such as community gardens, job skills training programs and The Youth Farm.

ABOUT ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
OnPoint Community Credit Union is the largest credit union in Oregon, serving over 440,000 members and with assets of $8.4 billion. Founded in 1932, OnPoint Community Credit Union’s membership is available to anyone who lives or works in one of 28 Oregon counties (Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, and Yamhill) and two Washington counties (Skamania and Clark) and their immediate family members. More information is available at www.onpointcu.com or 503-228-7077 or 800-527-3932.

*To qualify, individuals must open a new membership with a personal checking account and receive direct deposit of at least $500 to that account within 60 days of the open date. A bonus of $200 will be credited to their checking account approximately 60 days after new account is opened. Accounts must be open and in good standing at time of payout to receive bonus. As of 2/1/21, APY (annual percentage yield) for Interest Checking is 0.05%. APY is subject to change. $500 minimum balance for Interest Checking; no minimum balance for OnPoint Checking. When Interest Checking average monthly balance falls below $500, a $7 monthly service fee applies. Fees may reduce earnings. Bonus will be included on a 1099-INT for tax purposes. Cannot be combined with other offers for opening a new membership, such as OnPoint Savers or Refer a Friend. Offer only available at OnPoint Fred Meyer Branches. Offer valid through 12/31/21 and subject to change. Business bonus: To qualify, a new membership must be opened with a business checking account and receive $500 in deposits to that account within 60 days of the open date. A bonus of $200 will be credited to their business checking account approximately 60 days after new account is opened. Accounts must be open and in good standing at time of payout to receive bonus. Bonus will be included on a 1099-Int for tax purposes. Cannot be combined with other offers for opening a new membership, such as OnPoint Savers or Refer a Friend. Offer only available at OnPoint Fred Meyer Branches. Offer valid through 12/31/21 and subject to change. The Fred Meyer business bonus is not available to existing members.