Community Impact Report
You joined us in making our community better.
Invested in We.
Together, we made a positive impact in our community in 2025. Sound’s local presence and not-for-profit status contribute to the greater good.
Members. Employees. Community.
We believe the unity of many can create a single, positive force. We’re committed to standing with Members, Employees, and our Community through all waves of life, the big goals and the normal, everydays.
Sound supported 248 local organizations enabling them to further their missions, expand their reach, and make a positive difference in our community.
The power of community creates positive change.
At Sound Credit Union, we believe in being a force for good. Our guiding purpose is to stand with our members, employees, and community through every wave of life.
Our community impact efforts focus on strengthening financial confidence, supporting local organizations, and investing in opportunities that help individuals and families thrive. Together, we’re building a future where everyone has the opportunity to reach their goals.
Community Well-Being
Like the diversity of the region we serve, Sound proudly supports an array of community causes spanning from protecting personal financial information to fighting food insecurity.
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Employee Volunteer Hours4,995
416 Sound employees volunteered over 4,900 hours at local schools and non-profit organizations.
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Sound’s Employee Auction$17k
An annual tradition, Sound’s employees rally for a meaningful cause each year. Funds raised in 2025 benefited Homes First, which supports maintaining safe, healthy, affordable homes for low-income, vulnerable neighbors in Thurston and Mason Counties.
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Financing for Businesses$890k+
Over 1,900 business loans totaling over $890k were funded by Sound, helping local businesses thrive in our community.
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is essential for building inclusive, sustainable, and thriving communities where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity and security.
Habitat for Humanity
Sound employees volunteered at four Habitat for Humanity build days to help families establish and improve their places to call home.
Financial Health & Wellness
Sound is committed to championing financial confidence.
Bite of Reality – Experiential Budgeting Workshop
Each year, Sound partners with local schools to customize free, on-site financial education workshops for K-12 and college students.
Learn more about Sound’s Financial Education Resources.
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Financial Confidence Boost2,507
INDIVIDUALS REACHED
Members, community partners and students supported through events, seminars and financial counseling.
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Bite of Reality Workshops991
STUDENT ATTENDEES
Sound hosted 9 experiential budgeting simulation workshops to over 900 student attendees with over 500 volunteer hours to immerse young adults in real-world finances.
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Sound Scholarships$20,000
Sound scholarships invest in the future of our members and the communities we serve. We’re proud to support local student members in pursuing their educational goals.
Fighting Food Insecurity
Fighting hunger and food insecurity strengthens a community by ensuring everyone has the nourishment they need to thrive, learn, and contribute. When basic needs are met, families are healthier, more stable, and better equipped to break the cycle of poverty.
Sound continues its commitment to fight food insecurity in our communities. We’re proud to partner with community organizations to fight hunger together.
$40k to Local Food Banks
Building Healthy Families
Sound donated $40,000 to Food Lifeline which supports over 400 food pantries and shelters who provide hundreds of thousands of meals daily across Western Washington.
Supporting the Greater Good of our Community
Accelerating Financial Innovation and Technology
By empowering financial confidence, partnering with local organizations, and investing in scalable solutions, we help expand access to opportunity and build a more resilient, inclusive future for those we serve.
Congrats to Riddhi, 2025 HuskyHack Winner
Sound partnered with University of Washington Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics to foster innovation in financial technology and entrepreneurship.
Big Plays. Big Impact.
Local sports teams do more than entertain. They bring families and neighbors together, create lasting memories, and foster hometown pride.
We’re proud to partner with hometown sports organizations to turn big plays into big impact. Organizations like the Everett AquaSox and Everett Silvertips champion local culture and give back in meaningful ways, proving we’re investing in the heartbeat of our community.
Competitive Rates. Lower Fees.
Sound welcomed so many new members in 2025. We’re so glad you’re here!
Because Sound Credit Union is member‑owned, not profit‑driven, we return value to members through lower fees and competitive rates on loans and savings. That means more money stays in-pocket, helping members reach financial goals sooner.
New Homes & Home Improvement
Sound funded over $67 million to purchase homes and make home improvements.
Savings
Sound members took advantage of superior savings rates and opened over 15,000 new Certificate of Deposit accounts totaling over $980 million in 2025.
Transportation
14,000 vehicle loans were granted to Sound members in 2025, totaling over $450 million, which drives economic growth and expanded job opportunities.
Members. Employees. Community.
The unity of many can create a single, positive force – for good.
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