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KGW Great Food Drive 2025

The 2025 KGW Great Food Drive has officially wrapped up, and we are proud to share the incredible impact made possible by the unwavering generosity of our community. In partnership with KGW, Toyota, Safeway, Pacific Office Automation, and many other dedicated supporters, Rivermark helped provide over 1.2 million meals...

Rivermark Donates $3 Million to Rebuilding Together

PORTLAND, OR – The Rivermark Community Fund has directed a grant of $3 million through the support of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB) to Rebuilding Together, a non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of low-income homeowners in the community by providing free home repairs and...

2024 Community Giveback Report

At Rivermark, our dedication to our members extends beyond traditional banking services. We are committed to empowering and uplifting the communities we serve. Our social impact strategy focuses on three fundamental pillars: housing security, children's wellbeing, and combating hunger. We recognize that credit unions...

Community Partnership Spotlight: The Urban League of Portland

As an organization dedicated to promoting social and economic equity, the Urban League of Portland has been an invaluable partner in our mission to create lasting growth and equity in the community. For years, we’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact this organization has on the lives of individuals and...

Community Partnership Spotlight: Soul District Business Association

Who is the Soul District Business Association? The Soul District Business Association (SDBA), originally founded in 1977 as the North/Northeast Business Association (NNEBA), represents a vibrant and diverse business district in Portland. Their goal is to create multigenerational wealth and ensure that Black...

2024 Rivermark Golf Tournament Recap

The Rivermark Community Foundation held its annual golf tournament on Friday, July 12th, 2024. The event was brimming with enthusiasm, camaraderie, and a collective dedication to giving back. We are delighted to announce that this year's tournament surpassed all expectations, raising an impressive $93,000+ for the ...

Community Partnership Spotlight: Parenting With Intent

Rivermark loves working alongside partner organizations in our community that believe in our “Building Financial Empowerment Together” vision and lives it through their actions. Parenting With Intent is one organization that truly lives out that vision and mission. They work alongside families involved with the...

KGW Great Food Drive 2024

We are thrilled to share the incredible success of the 2024 KGW Great Food Drive, a community effort that raised funds and donations to support local families facing food insecurity. Rivermark, alongside other generous sponsors Toyota, Safeway, and Pacific Office Automation, helped surpass our ambitious goal of...

Community Partner Spotlight: Black Economic Collective

Rivermark works with several partners to bring financial wellness education to a greater population of the Portland Metro area. We know that financial education isn’t as accessible as it should be, so we’re determined to reach those who haven’t been given the same opportunities as others to learn about financial...

2023 Rivermark Golf Tournament Recap

The Rivermark Community Foundation hosted its annual golf tournament on Friday, August 18th, 2023. It was a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to giving back. We are thrilled to announce that the event exceeded all expectations, raising an impressive amount of over $70,000 for the ...