Ent Credit Union news articles & press releases

1/23/2024 5:00:00 PM

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Ent Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of its 2023 Ent Community Advocate Award. This year, four outstanding individuals were honored with surprise awards, collectively receiving $50,000 to further their remarkable contributions to their Colorado communities. This marks the second year of the awards program, initiated in 2022. More...

12/27/2023 5:00:00 PM

Ent Credit Union is empowering both members and non-members to unlock their financial potential through its free financial coaching programs, aligning perfectly with the renewed focus on new year's resolutions. The initiative is designed to set individuals on the path to financial success as they embark on the new year. More...

11/28/2023 5:00:00 PM

Ent Credit Union is fighting food insecurity in its own backyard through a $50,000 donation to Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver), one year after the grand opening of Rowdy’s Corner. MSU Denver’s reinvented food pantry, which helps supply nutritious and healthy food through a charitable food system on-campus, received $30,000 of the funding. The additional $20,000 in funding is earmarked for research efforts and MSU Denver’s Student Emergency Fund. The not-for-profit’s donation comes at a time when the need for food assistance remains high with looming holidays and from continued pandemic and economic impacts. More...

10/31/2023 4:00:00 PM

Almost one year ago, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in the Colorado Springs community when a mass shooting left five people dead and many others injured, including one of Ent Credit Union's team members. In response, Ent introduced the Ent Community Advocate Award to recognize Coloradans who demonstrated extraordinary dedication to helping others. We are thrilled to announce that nominations for the 2023 Ent Community Advocate Award are now open to the public. More...

6/13/2023 4:00:00 PM

Ent Credit Union announced a $225,000 investment in support of Early Connections Learning Centers, a leading provider of early childhood education and care in Colorado Springs. The funding will support Early Connections work to build a new child care facility, the Alice Bemis Taylor Center for Early Childhood Education (ABT Center). The Center will increase infant and toddler care availability and will also serve as a regional professional development hub supporting the recruitment, training, and retention of early educators. With the addition of the ABT Center, Early Connections will serve more families and increase access to affordable and high quality child care. More...

3/7/2023 5:00:00 PM

Ent Credit Union is celebrating a major milestone—growing 500,000 members strong—by giving back to the community with a book collection drive. All 52 Ent service centers, from its southernmost location in Rye to its northernmost in Fort Collins, will collect book donations from its members. The goal? 500 books per center, all of which will be distributed to area nonprofit organizations. More...

1/31/2023 10:00:00 AM

Calling all Colorado nonprofits: Ent Credit Union has opened its grant application process for the 2023 Youth Endowment Series (YES) grant through March 13, 2023. Ent will award $200,000 in grant funding to nonprofit organizations that provide youth programming; all 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible to apply provided its programs support Colorado youth. All winning submissions will be announced in early June. More...

1/25/2023 10:00:00 AM

Ent Credit Union announced the promotion of Dan Leclerc to Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Leclerc, who has been with Ent for 10 years, most recently held the role of Senior Vice President – Deputy Chief Financial Officer. He replaces MJ Coon, who retired after 25 years of service to Ent. More...

1/13/2023 10:00:00 AM

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Ent Credit Union, Colorado’s largest not-for-profit financial, community-chartered credit union, enjoyed a record year for financial services awards and was recognized both through awards given in Colorado and nationally. More...

10/31/2022 4:00:00 PM

Justin Hayworth, Wellness Program Manager for Ent Credit Union, was announced the winner of the 2022 Mayor’s Young Leader Award in the sports, health & wellness category presented by Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers. Hayworth was recognized for his dedication and passion for his work, and the positive impact he’s had on Ent Credit Union’s health & wellness programs, its employees and overall company culture. More...