Investing in Real Growth
In Prince Rupert, a credit union partners with the Nisga’a people to build, fund and support a venture dedicated to creating local jobs and a thriving community.
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See why more and more, BC residents are choosing credit unions over banks.
BC’s credit unions are for everyone. If you live or work in the province, you can join any credit union and start reaping the rewards of membership immediately.
From savings and chequing to mortgages and investing, we’ve got it all. Along with the personalized service you need to get closer to your goals.
Credit unions are set up to make money for you, not off you. As such, our members can expect better treatment and competitive rates with fewer fees.
Rather than have your deposits disappear from your community, credit unions keep your money close to home by investing in local businesses, programs and people that matter to you.
With over 4,100 ATMs across Canada, our members have access to a larger ATM network than most banks – ding free, from sea to sea. Any credit union ATM is your ATM, so you’ll always be connected to your cash.
Every credit union in BC is fully insured with deposits 100% guaranteed by the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation of BC. Unlike the banks, there are no limits on the amount insured under individual accounts.
In Prince Rupert, a credit union partners with the Nisga’a people to build, fund and support a venture dedicated to creating local jobs and a thriving community.
A local credit union does their part to introduce the next generation of women to skilled trades in an otherwise male-dominated industry. See how we’re making a difference in the Okanagan and join the conversation.
When record floods devastated the Bella Coola Valley, many farms were affected and thousands of cattle were left without any feed. Working together, two credit unions managed to ship 32 tons of hay, just in the nick of time.
Since 2012, the credit unions of British Columbia have collectively contributed over $40 million to communities. It’s a powerful impact that no other bank or business entity can claim.
Supporting young women to make music and create social change can be a raucous affair, according to the Girls Rock Camp of Vancouver.
Many of our community’s most socially aware businesses have figured out how to partner with local organizations that share their values. Just ask the Girls Rock Camp of Vancouver, who are on a mission to empower young women to drive social change.
Girls Rock Camp Vancouver is a non-profit society that builds self esteem in female youth through music creation and performance. “It’s a vehicle for girls’ empowerment, not only through music but also by building cooperation, communication skills, and awareness about social justice”, says Camp Director Alyce Becker. By providing workshops and technical training, the camp creates leadership opportunities, cultivates a supportive community of peers and mentors, and encourages social change and the development of life skills.
Girls Rock Camp began in 2001 in Portland, Oregon. Several socially-aware Vancouverites were inspired by the positive impact that the Portland project had on young women, and laboured to bring the model to Vancouver. Opening their doors in 2007, Girls Rock Camp Vancouver exists because of local community collaboration and passionate volunteers. “Vancouver’s arts and music scene is full of people who have donated instruments and given their time as volunteers.” Becker explains.
Girls Rock Camp pursues community partnerships that focus on social justice whenever possible, from workshops in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side to camps for women in prison. A particularly successful partnership with Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) has provided space to hold the Girls Rock Camp sessions, and has inspired youth who access UNYA programming to participate in the camps.
“Because we are a grassroots organization, it just feels natural to bank with a credit union, because we believe in keeping money in the East Van community” says Becker. Having chosen to work with credit unions for her personal and business accounts, Becker says that the culture is significantly different than big banks in how they treat their members. As Becker puts it, “I feel good about where my money is going. I don’t feel weird about money with my credit union. It’s not like the feeling you get with a big bank, where you’re just a number.”
Becker goes on to point out that BC credit unions also value the kind of reciprocal support that fuels Girls Rock Camp, by actively keeping money in the community and supporting local organizations and non-profits. “Our values line up with those of credit unions, and many other organizations that work with credit unions”, Becker says. “Working with a credit union was a ‘no-brainer’ for us.”
There’s a lot to love about Fernie Brewing Company, and their beer is just the beginning. With support from their local credit union, they didn’t just fund the brewery – they were able to give back to their community as well.
When you join a credit union, you join millions of British Columbians who’ve chosen to invest in themselves and the people, programs and places around them – achieving more, together.
Credit unions invest heavily in local businesses, which means more jobs and a stronger economy for us all. In turn, these businesses invest their profits in the very communities that support them.
Home is where our hearts are. In the last 3 years alone, BC’s credit unions have contributed over $40 million to local initiatives ranging from arts and culture to sports, charities and education.
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