Community Relations
Love what you do. Make a difference.
Community Development
We recognize the impact of our activities on the lives of people around us. We are continuously committed to serving our communities, clients, and employees. Throughout our history, this has been our focus. As a result, we have developed a variety of programs to help make a difference in the lives of those around us.
Community DevelopmentVolunteerism
WaFd employees are invested in their communities and giving back. We support this by giving them time to volunteer with the organizations they are passionate about. In 2023, WaFd employees participated in 11,870 volunteer hours to more than 755 organizations and initiatives across our regional footprint.
We're In This Together
Washington Federal Foundation
As a bank dedicated to promoting home ownership, we focus on the programs that help provide affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals.
Washington Federal FoundationUnited Way Matching Campaign
WaFd Bank matches employee contributions made to United Way agencies in all nine states. For fiscal 2023, total pledges from colleagues amounted to $376,392.91 in charitable giving, WaFd matched $376,392.91 in donations to United Way agencies for a total of $746,585.83.
Awarded America's Best Big Bank - Three Years in a Row
Best Big Bank in Washington, Idaho, New Mexico
Awarded America's Best-in-State Bank
Best-in-State Bank in Washington, Nevada, New Mexico
Awarded America's Best Big Bank - Three Years in a Row
Best Big Bank in Washington, Idaho, New Mexico
Awarded America's Best-in-State Bank
Best-in-State Bank in Washington, Nevada, New Mexico