Peninsula Credit Union has been awarded the national designation “Juntos Avanzamos” (“Together We Advance”), recognizing its commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic and immigrant communities through inclusive, affordable financial services. It marks a significant achievement this year as the company celebrates its 90th anniversary.
On Tuesday, September 17, 2025, Peninsula Credit Union will host a special event at its Shelton branch, bringing together community partners, local leaders, and members to celebrate the designation, the milestone anniversary, and will also ring in Hispanic Heritage Month. The event, “Unidos! Neighbors, Now and Always,” will feature dancing horse performances by Rancho Durango and Rancho Chavez, live music by Vozess Singers Show, local food trucks, family activities courtesy of the YMCA, and the official proclamation and flag-raising ceremony.
“This year is incredibly special for us,” said Jim Morrell, President & CEO of Peninsula Credit Union. “We are honoring our 90-year history, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with our partners and members, and receiving the Juntos Avanzamos designation. Together, these milestones affirm our long-standing commitment to listening, serving, educating, and caring for our members…always.”
The Juntos Avanzamos dedication is part of Peninsula Credit Union’s goal to help more members of our local communities. Peninsula has been intentionally dedicating time to focusing its products, services, people, and marketing to be more inclusive and culturally relevant, in efforts to become a steady and dependable banking solution for more people.
“Earning the Juntos Avanzamos designation required significant dedication and hard work, and this honor reflects both the mission of our credit union and my personal commitment to creating opportunities for all,” said Darla Kolbas, Lending Director and part of Peninsula Credit Union’s Hispanic Initiatives Team. “As a Latina with Mexican heritage, it is especially meaningful to represent my culture while helping strengthen and empower the communities we serve.”
About the Designation
The Juntos Avanzamos designation, led by Inclusiv, is awarded to credit unions that demonstrate a strong commitment to Hispanic and immigrant consumers. Credit unions must meet rigorous standards, including offering deposit and loan products for members with ITINs (Individual Tax ID Numbers), offering bilingual services, employing culturally competent staff, accepting alternative forms of identification, and more. Peninsula Credit Union is proud to join the more than 100 credit unions nationwide who have received the Juntos Avanzamos designation.
About Peninsula Credit Union
Peninsula Credit Union, founded in 1935, is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative serving members across Mason, Kitsap, Jefferson, Clallam, and Grays Harbor counties. Guided by the cooperative principle of people helping people, Peninsula Credit Union provides affordable financial products, personalized service, and financial education to help members achieve financial well-being. Our business philosophy is best described by our mission statement: “We listen, we serve, we educate, we care… Always!” We are conscious of our roots, mindful of our responsibilities and energized by our potential to aid our members in an increasingly complex financial world. We are involved in our communities and, like you, appreciative of the dramatic beauty and riches of the Olympic Peninsula.
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