Community Involvement

It is not enough to simply operate a business for business's sake in today's world. We all have a social responsibility - and for credit unions, that responsibility is core to our roots and our daily operations. In a world of global corporations and the search for bigger and bigger issues, we are local and focused on our communities. In a country where the average corporate charitable contributions and donations in total hover around 1% of profits, credit unions across Canada are aiming much higher and achieving their goals.

We support:

• Community Projects
• Community Events
• Public Education (finance)
• Community Economic Development.

In the last survey conducted, Canadian credit unions reported close to $37.5 million in charitable contributions.  The 2009 survey also shows:

• 75% Volunteerism
• $4.6 million in charitable fundraising, primarily locally
• $24.9 million in donations and sponsorships