Gesa Credit Union commits more than $75,000 to Spokane wildfire relief and recovery

RICHLAND, WASH. (August 4, 2026) ‒  Gesa, a leading credit union in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to driving meaningful change in the communities it serves, today announced an initial commitment of more than $75,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for the wildfires burning across Spokane County, including a dollar-for-dollar donation match up to $50,000.

Starting August 3, Gesa will match each dollar donated to the Gesa Community Foundation until matched contributions reach $50,000. Every dollar the Foundation receives will go to relief and recovery efforts in Spokane.

Donations can be made online or in person at any of Gesa's 46 branch locations.

“Spokane is one of the communities we call home, and our focus begins with relief and recovery for the neighbors, members, and team members who live there. This commitment of more than $75,000 is a starting point. We are continuing to monitor the situation, and as we learn what our community partners need most, we will provide additional support as those needs arise,” said Keven Gray, Chief Retail Officer at Gesa Credit Union.

As part of its commitment, Gesa is also donating $10,000 to fire agencies serving Spokane County. Four districts: 3, 4, and 9, and the Spokane Valley Fire Department will each receive $2,500.

Gesa has also designated more than $15,000 for community partners working in the affected areas. The credit union is reaching out to partner organizations to learn where the funding can have the greatest impact.

Donations to the Gesa Community Foundation’s Spokane wildfire relief campaign are accepted online and at any Gesa branch beginning August 3.

Gesa Credit Union is one of Washington's largest credit unions, with $6.8 billion in assets, and is more than 322,000 members strong. Gesa is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and is a full-service financial institution that offers a complete array of consumer, mortgage, and business products and services. Headquartered in Richland, Washington, Gesa operates 46 branches, loan centers, full-service student-operated campus branches at Washington State University, and 25 student-operated high school branches across Washington state. The Gesa Community Foundation, established in 2022, further supports Gesa's ongoing commitment to local communities and charitable giving, which includes support for schools, Local Heroes groups, and community organizations through its Affinity Debit Card Program, as well as through its annual youth scholarships, and free financial and educational resources available to members and the general public. For more information, visit gesa.com.

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