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Together, we create a future where everyone can flourish
We believe in supporting local non-profit and charitable organizations that serve the most vulnerable in our communities. We create capacity in the social sector by leveraging our financial strength and our social vision, Lead Well. Through Lead Well, employees volunteer their knowledge and skills to help our communities flourish.
GOING BEYOND BELIEF
We are proud to share a three-year partnership with the BC Cancer Foundation with a total investment of $300,000.
We know this is near and dear to our employees, members, and communities when 1 in 2 British Columbians are impacted by cancer—this alarming statistic tells us the need is immense and the time to act is now.
Our partnership involves employee engagement and activation for several of BCCF's initiatives including the Workout to Conquer Cancer Challenge and Tour De Cure as well as dedicated funds going towards the greatest areas of need across the province to help advance research and innovative care.
To learn more about the Foundation, or to join the cause, visit bccancerfoundation.com.
HOW WE HELP
Creating capacity and bettering lives in our communities.
Our employees spent 2,605 hours volunteering and building sustainable capacity with local non-profit and charitable organizations in 2023.
The Full Cupboard—our signature cause program—raised $96,340 for our local food bank partners in 2023, equivalent to 189,163 meals for British Columbians.
First West Foundation, the credit union's companion charity, has been working to create resilient and resourceful communities since 1996. The Foundation awards grants through the lens of Trust Based Philanthropy, contributing to local charitable organizations helping our communities make a positive and lasting impact upon community life.
ISLAND SAVINGS IN THE COMMUNITY
We believe in the power of partnership, working together to achieve social impact and make a difference in our communities.
SIMPLE GENEROSITY
Our neighbourhood grants celebrate community leadership, volunteerism and grassroots initiatives that help our communities thrive.
PARTNERSHIP REQUESTS
We want to partner with like-minded organizations to create good things in our communities through high impact, socially motivated programming and events.
FULL CUPBOARD
A program designed to raise food, fund and awareness for food banks in the communities where Island Savings operates.
GIVING BACK
We are proud to be partners with Do Some Good in our commitment to building a community of like-minded, socially responsible community leaders who positively impact our non-profit sector with their time and talent.
Do Some Good’s mission is to leverage the power of technology to increase overall citizen engagement, building stronger and more connected communities. Working together, volunteers, non-profit organizations and businesses can make a collective impact. We invite you to create your own profile and join our growing online community today.
We acknowledge that we have the privilege of doing business on the traditional and unceded territory of First Nations communities.
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