Compass in the Community 2025
Toys for Tots – December 2025
Compass hosted the annual Holiday Toys for Tots Program. Compass members and staff generously donated many gifts to ensure local kids had a wonderful holiday experience. Thank you for your generosity!
Food Pantry – November 2025
Members were encouraged to stop by any Compass branch through the month of November and make food item donations. All the collected items were donated to the local Food for People in Eureka. Pictured is the Compass board of directors and Carly Robbins from Food for People.
American Cancer Society – November 2025
Compass members and staff stepped up to help make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Members were encouraged to stop by any Compass branch through the month of October and make a $5.00 donation by purchasing a pink ribbon. Compass matched every donation and presented a check for $1,000 to the American Cancer Society. Pictured is LeeAnne Zeck, Sr. Manager from the American Cancer Society in Eureka and Bruce Lund, AVP of Marketing & Retail Banking from Compass.
Annual Halloween Costume Drive – October 2025
Compass collected costumes from staff and members to enable children in our local community to participate in Halloween events. We partnered with the City of Eureka for their annual Halloween Costume Drive. By partnering, we worked together to ensure every child has a chance to dress up and enjoy the magic of Halloween.
New costumes for children ages 0-17 and costumes that are appropriate in nature.
Members and staff were asked to drop off donations at any Compass branch and they answered the call. In addition, Compass presented a check for $300 that could be used for additional costumes, based on requests from local kids.
Pictured are Braulio Lewis, Financial Partner from Compass, Sierra Wood, Homeless Services Supervisor from the City of Eureka, Katelyn Merrell, Uplift’s Program Coordinator for our Housing Assistance Programs at the City of Eureka, and Kelsey Dunn, Area Manager from Compass.
Thank you, you made a difference, and your support means the world to our local kids!
Coastal Cleanup – September 2025
“Compass crew, along with friends and family, joined together for the annual Coastal Clean Up Day September 20th. Many hands helped remove trash around the North Jetty, creating a cleaner community we live in. Next year, we hope to grow this event to include Compass members so we can make a big impact on our community. Thank you for making a difference!”
Jr. Livestock Auction – August 2025
Compass proudly supported local youth by providing add-on bids for the Junior Livestock Auctions at both the Trinity County Fair and the Humboldt County Fair.
Stuff the Bus! – August 2025
Compass partnered with Bicoastal Media and the Humboldt County Office of Education to Stuff the Bus Back-to-School Drive. Donation bins were located at the Compass Arcata and Henderson Center branches from July 28th through August 22nd.
Compass was able to collect many essential school supplies and support our local students in need.
Eureka Community Services Donation – August 2025
We are delighted to sponsor 11 students to participate in camp this fall, offered by Eureka Community Services. Jim and Catherine, both from Eureka Community Services, were present to accept the campership funds, presented by Bruce Lund, AVP of Marketing and Retail Banking from Compass Community Credit Union. We love supporting local kids!
Click here for the Press Release.
Bookmobile Donation – August 2025
Compass recently donated $1000 to Humboldt Library Foundation in support of their Bookmobile. This is a wonderful resource that serves our local community allowing thousands the opportunity to enjoy an assortment of books. Alison Talbott and Elizabeth Murguia from the Humboldt Library Foundation were presented the check from Bruce Lund, AVP of Marketing & Retail Banking, Compass Community Credit Union.
Click here for the Press Release.
Summer Concert Series – August 2025
The Compass team was out on the Madaket Plaza on August 14th for the summer concert series. Everyone enjoyed great music and some fantastic weather. Compass was represented by Kelsey Dunn, Janine Sheesley and Andrew Whittome.
Scholarships for Students – August 2025
We are thrilled to sponsor 11 students to participate in camp this fall, offered by Eureka Community Services. Jim and Catherine, both from Eureka Community Services, were present to accept the campership funds, presented by Bruce Lund, AVP of Marketing and Retail Banking from Compass Community Credit Union. We love supporting local kids!
Bloodmobile – July 2025
Thank you to all that participated in our blood drive!
Compass Community Credit Union recently held a community blood drive.
The local blood bank mobile was stationed at the Arcata branch on Wednesday, July 16th from 10am-4pm; and Henderson Center branch on Thursday, July 24th from 10am – 4pm. A total of 25 donors came out and supported this great cause!
The Northern Community Blood Bank needs blood donated daily to sustain the demand, so again thank you to all!
Give Back to the Local Business Community – July 2025
We’re enthralled to share that our second “Give Back to the Local Business Community” event was another huge success! Over 50 lunches were served at our Henderson Center branch. This event was to let local businesses know we now have business accounts. A big shout out to: Cruz N Kitchen food truck for helping us make this a successful event.
Give Back to the Local Business Community – June 2025
We’re thrilled to share that our recent “Give Back to the Local Business Community” event was a huge success! Over 50 lunches were served. This event was to let local businesses know we now have business accounts. A big shout out to: Big Island food truck- for helping us make this a successful event.
Student Scholarships – May 2025
Compass Community Credit Union has awarded three $1,500 scholarships to aid students in their quest for further education. Students were asked to provide several items, including an essay “How the nominee has helped to further the “people helping people philosophy” that guide Credit Unions. Congratulations to Saige Machado, Maia Cavness, and Wesley Way, recipients for 2025.
Member Shred Day – March 2025
On March 10, 2025, Compass hosted a free member shred day. Compass team members, Braulio and Andrew, were on hand to assist members with their items. Members took advantage of this opportunity to dispose paper documents, knowing they would be securely shredded. Because of the great success, we will be offering this again in the future – watch for notifications of the next event.
St. Jude Sponsorship – February 2025
Compass is proud to give back by supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where families never get a bill—so they can focus on helping their child fight cancer. Be a hero for kids at St. Jude! Join Compass Community Credit Union in supporting life-saving care and research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Every dollar brings hope, healing, and a chance for a cure. Let’s change lives—together!
Boys & Girls Club – January 2025
Compass staff gathered for their annual Holiday Party and were invited to participate in the annual 50/50 raffle, with a chance to win cash and use the remaining funds to support a local charity. This year’s recipient is the Eureka Boys & Girls Club, and Compass was honored to present this wonderful organization with a check for $1,000.
