Charlie Savage, a union leader for the Simpson Logging Company, knew the loggers were being turned away from the local bank for loan requests to buy cars, household appliances, and other basic financial needs. The Simpson employees were in need of a banking alternative. After much discussion and consulting with the neighboring Rayonier Federal Credit Union, the newly formed Simpson Employees Federal Credit Union filed a charter and received approval on December 3, 1941. Since then, the credit union changed its name to Our Community Credit Union (OURCU) to better reflect the growing and diversified member's base. In 2010, OURCU expanded its field of membership to include all residents in the state of Washington. OURCU has remained true to its roots, providing personal, caring service while creating innovative and flexible financial products and services that are focused on helping members meet their financial goals through both traditional banking values and technology driven services. OURCU has approximately 540 million in assets, over 34,000 members, and operates eight branches throughout Mason, Grays Harbor, Thurston, and King Counties. Anyone living, working, or attending school in the state of Washington can join. OURCU is large enough to offer a wide variety of products and services yet has not lost its purpose to provide personal, caring service to their membership. OURCU has been helping build strong communities since 1941.