Gesa Awards More Than $528K to Local Heroes Across the Pacific Northwest

LYNNWOOD—Gesa, a leading credit union in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to driving meaningful change in the communities it serves, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Local Heroes Grant Program. This year marks a record-breaking milestone for Gesa, with more than half-a-million dollars in grants awarded to 52 organizations across the Pacific Northwest, marking its largest donation year yet.

Gesa’s Local Heroes Grant Program provides direct funding to organizations that support any of the Gesa’s outlined Local Heroes categories, including firefighters, law enforcement, educators, healthcare workers, and Veterans. This year’s recipients were selected by the Gesa Community Foundation selection committee.

Of the 52 organizations recognized through the Local Heroes Grant Program