Whitefish Credit Union pledges funds to support Whitefish Trail

The Whitefish Credit Union has pledged $50,000 as a legacy sponsor to support Whitefish Legacy Partners and the Whitefish Trail.

The credit union plans to give $10,000 per year for five years.

The Whitefish Trail is a donor-supported project that seeks innovative solutions on the lands surrounding Whitefish for the benefit of high-quality recreation, wildlife, water quality, working forests, and permanent public access. With 43 miles of trail accessed by 14 close-to-town trailheads, the Whitefish Trail connects our community to our surrounding open lands.

“Interest in the Whitefish Trail and local conservation has grown immensely over the last year, and we are excited Whitefish Credit Union has stepped up as a Legacy Sponsor to help with the next five years of trail development, conservation projects, and free outdoor education programming,” said Alan Myers-Davis, Director of Development for Legacy Partners. “Their generous commitment is invaluable to our long-term efforts to maintain our existing recreation infrastructure, and we deeply appreciate their long-term dedication to our work.”

Jim Kenyon, Whitefish Credit Union President and CEO, said the credit union since 1934 has been committed to a vibrant future for Whitefish.

“As a Legacy Sponsor of the Whitefish Trail, we wanted to give back to a project that has brought so much to our community,” Kenyon said. “Yes, the economic impact of the Whitefish Trail is tremendous, but the benefits to our quality of life and overall health and wellness are even greater. We support our local nonprofits who work so hard to make Whitefish a better place to live and play.”