CUW Passport Program

05/07/2025

💆🏽‍♀️Charleston Urban Works Passport Program Spotlight💆🏽‍♀️

When you sign up for membership with Element Federal Credit Union and opt for the Charleston Urban Works Passport Debit Card, every swipe you make in Charleston's East End, West Side, or Downtown districts automatically gets you 2% cash back on your purchases!

Spa Bliss day spa is the largest spa in West Virginia, located in the heart of the Charleston East End Warehouse District, provides an escape for wellness, beauty, and total bliss.

Their top-rated services include expert massage therapy, customized facials, body treatments, and more—all delivered by a highly skilled team of licensed professionals. Whether you're seeking deep tissue relief, glowing skin, or simply a moment of calm, Spa Bliss offers an elevated spa experience unlike any other.

When you're planning to book your next self care day, take your CUW Passport Debit Card to Spa Bliss and get 2% cash back on every purchase!

To see a full list of Passport Card businesses, learn more about the program and how to get your CUW Passport Debit Card, go to www.CharlestonUrbanWorks.org today!

02/21/2025

☕ Charleston Urban Works Passport Program Spotlight ☕

When you sign up for membership with Element Federal Credit Union and opt for the Charleston Urban Works Passport Debit Card, every swipe you make in Charleston's East End, West Side, or Downtown districts automatically gets you 2% cash back on your purchases!

Mea Cuppa Coffee is an independent, locally owned coffee shop that has been a staple in all three urban districts for several years now. Owner Venu Menon had a vision of creating a dynamic, aesthetically pleasing experience for residents and visitors of Charleston that offers the best quality coffee, pastries, and breakfast/lunch items in the area.

When you're planning your next coffee stop, take your CUW Passport Debit Card to Mea Cuppa Coffee in the Capitol Market, Mea Cuppa Coffee Lounge in the Elk City District of the West Side, or Mea Cuppa Coffee Nook located in the Kanawha County Public Library Downtown and get 2% cash back on every purchase!

To see a full list of Passport Card businesses, learn more about the program and how to get your CUW Passport Debit Card, go to www.CharlestonUrbanWorks.org today!

07/10/2024

🌟 Introducing Charleston's First Ever Exclusive Debit Card Shop Local Program: The Charleston Urban Works Passport Card powered by Element Federal Credit Union! 🌟

Discover the power of community support and savings with our brand new Charleston Urban Works Passport Card! Designed to boost our local economy and celebrate our unique businesses, this initiative is your key to unlocking incredible rewards while you shop.

Here's why you'll love it:

🛍️ Local Businesses, Big Savings: The CUW Passport Card is a Mastercard debit card linked to your Element Federal Credit Union checking account. You can use your Passport card anywhere, but when you swipe at participating locations across the urban districts of Charleston (East End, West Side, and Downtown) you will watch your savings grow with every purchase.

💸 Cash Back on Every Swipe: Earn 2% cash back on all purchases made in the East End, Downtown, and West Side business districts, putting money right back into your pocket with every transaction. No need to collect receipts or reach a certain spending threshold - Just swipe your card as you would any other form of payment!
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🎁 Exclusive Offers: Each quarter, the top 3 spenders will receive a $50 Mastercard gift card from Element FCU that can be used anywhere!

🌆 Support Your Community: By shopping locally, you're supporting the heartbeat of Charleston, WV—our beloved small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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📱 Convenient and Easy: Signing up as an Element FCU member is easy! You can sign up for your Passport Card checking account online with no hassle. Once you’ve opened your account, Element FCU will mail your Passport Card directly to you -or- you can stop by and pick it up at their Kanawha City branch! Manage your account and track your rewards effortlessly through the Element FCU mobile app.

Already an Element FCU member and interested in updating your current debit card to a Passport Card? Contact Element FCU at 304.721.4145.

Join us in building a stronger, more vibrant Charleston! Learn more at www.CharlestonUrbanWorks.org and sign up today for your Passport Card and start enjoying the benefits of shopping close to home. Together, let's make every purchase count and keep Charleston thriving.

01/10/2023

Quarter 4 of SpreeWV ended last month, but you still have a week remaining (until 1/15/23) to send us your receipts from a busy shopping and dining quarter.

If you spent $300 total among five or more local East End, West Side, or Downtown businesses, you qualify for a $50 VISA gift card from SpreeWV partner, Element Federal Credit Union. Receipts can be copies, photos, bank statements, or the physical receipts themselves. Submit your receipts online, through email, or via mail.

Review the SpreeWV rules, check out participating businesses, and submit your receipts today at cwvmainstreets.org/spreewv.

12/01/2022

Let's help welcome the West Side's newest business and SpreeWV participant. Peruse the new inventory and enjoy prizes, music, and more!

The Market at The Vandalia Co. is having a grand opening this Saturday at 10:30 AM! Join us, City officials, and Vandalia Co. as we hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the newest West Side business. The Market will have music, treats, and more, including new inventory for customers to browse!

11/23/2022

‘Tis the season to on , Nov. 26 and all season long. Visit ShopSmall.com to learn more, and check out our East End and West Side pages to see specific promos and discounts from our local businesses.

10/20/2022

Did you forget that Downtown businesses, like Buck & Bette, are part of SpreeWV now? Remember to save your receipts for Q4 tonight as you're out and about for ArtWalk!

F R E E Library Bag tote with any purchase of $50 or more T O D A Y for ArtWalk. Open 10a-8p. Take advantage of the promotion all day!

ArtWalk CWV Downtown Charleston Association Spree WV Charleston

10/03/2022

SpreeWV Quarter 3 just ended. You still have until October 15th to send your receipts to Charleston Main Streets. Earning a $50 gift card from Element Federal Credit Union is now even easier. Shop at five or more of your favorite East End, West Side, or Downtown businesses and spend over $300 total to qualify.

Submit your receipts via mail, email, or online. Check out cwvmainstreets.org/spreewv for more info, rules, and to submit your receipts!

06/28/2022

Q2 of SpreeWV ends in two days! If you haven't met the threshold, get out and shop local because there's a lot going on in the city the next couple of days. If you haven't submitted your SpreeWV receipts, remember you have until July 15th to do so, and you can submit them online at cwvmaintstreets.org or mail them to CMS at 428 A Shrewsbury St. Charleston, WV 25301.

Stay tuned for a big announcement about SpreeWV in just a few weeks!

03/31/2022

Quarter 1 SpreeWV, ends today! If you shopped between January 1st and March 31st at local East End or West Side businesses, you could qualify for a $50 VISA gift card from Element Federal Credit Union.

If your receipts total $300 and are from five or more East End or West Side businesses, you have until April 15th to submit your receipts. Submit them online today at cwvmainstreets.org/spreewv or mail your receipts to CMS at 428 A Shrewsbury St. Charleston, WV 25301.