Central Willamette Credit Union Launches Roadrunner Debit Card
New initiative returns three cents from every card purchase to support student success
ALBANY, Ore., March 2, 2026 — Central Willamette Credit Union (CWCU), Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC), and the LBCC Foundation (LBCCF) are proud to launch the Roadrunner Debit Card, a new initiative designed to support LBCC students through scholarships and emergency funding. Three cents of every purchase with the card will be donated back to LBCC—at no extra cost to cardholders. This means with every swipe or tap of this new Community Impact Card, members can make a tangible difference in the lives of local students.
This innovative program will provide unrestricted funds to the LBCC Foundation, directly benefiting students through scholarships, emergency assistance, and program support. Each year, more than 14,000 students take at least one class at LBCC, and about 25% of local high school graduates choose LBCC as their next step. The LBCC Foundation plays a critical role in supporting these students to ensure that financial challenges do not stand in their way by awarding over $500,000 in scholarships and emergency funding every year.
“We believe every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their education, regardless of financial circumstances,” Steven Broncheau, the executive director of the LBCC Foundation, said. “Support from the CWCU Community Impact Card will help us address urgent needs and make a real difference in our community.”
The partnership between CWCU, LBCC, and LBCCF is built on the shared values of commitment to empowerment, opportunity, and community engagement. LBCC and LBCCF work to help remove barriers and create pathways for student success that strengthen our entire community, while CWCU is dedicated to providing simplified access to affordable financial services, giving back to our community, and building better lives together.
“Financial empowerment is the key to stronger, more connected communities,” Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn, CWCU’s president and CEO, said. “Our Community Impact Card Program reflects our mission by aligning everyday financial activity with meaningful, measurable community impact. We’re proud to support LBCC and invest in the future of our region.”
This is CWCU’s sixth Community Impact Card, reinforcing its dedication to local education and community investment. Since the program’s inception in 2018, CWCU has returned more than $100,000 to its current give back community partners, which also includes Samaritan Foundation, and West Albany, South Albany, Lebanon, and Jefferson high schools. These special cards show how small actions, when done collectively, can create meaningful change.
The cards will be available starting March 2, in all CWCU branch locations in Albany, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Lebanon, Newport, and Salem.
About Central Willamette Credit Union
Central Willamette Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative dedicated to serving the needs of its members and strengthening the communities it calls home. With more than $600+ million in assets and a growing presence across the region, CWCU operates 10 full-service branches from the coast to the Cascades and throughout the Central Willamette Valley.
About Linn-Benton Community College
Linn-Benton Community College was established in 1966 as a two-year public college to serve the educational needs of residents in Linn and Benton counties. Our Mission is to engage in an education that enables all of us to participate in, contribute to, and benefit from the cultural richness and economic vitality of our communities.
About the Linn-Benton Community College Foundation
Founded in 1972, the LBCC Foundation believes every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their dreams, regardless of financial circumstances. Through emergency assistance, scholarships, and program support, the Foundation helps students overcome financial barriers and stay on their path toward success. By investing in the potential of every student who walks through LBCC's doors, the Foundation creates lasting change in our community. Together with generous donors and community partners, the Foundation ensures that education remains accessible and achievable for all.
Contact Information:
David Dirks, Chief Marketing Officer
(541) 917-6849, [email protected]