Coastal Community in the News

• 01-Mar-18 - Coastal Community Grant Helps Ready to Rent BC Grow Financially Savvy Young Renters

  Coastal Community recently awarded a $13,877 Building Healthier Communities Fund grant to Ready to Rent BC Association. The funds will help the association develop interactive online tools as it takes its RentSmart educational program online, targeting young people ready to start their housing and financial journey.

• 14-Feb-18 - Year-round Farmer's Market Takes Next Step Thanks to $5,000 grant from Coastal Community

  Coastal Community recently awarded $5,000 through its Building Healthier Communities Fund (BHCF) to Island Roots Market Cooperative (IRMC). The funding will help the organization assess the demand for a permanent Farmers Market in Nanaimo, as well as investigate location options and partnership opportunities.

• 08-Feb-18 - Coastal Community Grant Helps Build "A Hat for the Hub"

  Coastal Community recently awarded $11,000 through its Building Healthier Communities Fund (BHCF) to the Cowichan Station Area Association (CSAA). The funds will help the organization complete the transformation of The Hub into one of the most energy efficient community centres in the Cowichan Valley, using the clean and green GeoThermal heat system.

• 29-Jan-18 - Innovative Experience to Improve Financial Health Now Available in Eagle Creek Village, Victoria

  The largest Vancouver Island-based financial services organization is the newest neighbour in the vibrant Eagle Creek Village community. Coastal Community Credit Union opened their third branch in the Capital Regional District (CRD) in early January, ready to help people and businesses achieve their financial goals and dreams.

• 10-Nov-17 - Coastal Community Donates $25,000 Through Innovative Pilot Program - KarmaDirect

  Coastal Community recently launched an exciting month long pilot program designed to give members more input into the Credit Union's community giving. Running in partnership with The Filene Research Institute, KarmaDirect has been seeded with $25,000 which will go to participating non-profit organizations across the islands.

• 02-Oct-17 - Coastal Community Funds Healthy Food Project for LUSH Valley

  Coastal Community is pleased to announce that through its Building Healthier Communities Fund (BHCF), LUSH Valley Food Action Society will receive a $3,520 grant. The funds will support the society's new Community Kitchen "on-the-go" kits, ensuring their Healthy Food Program facilitators will be able to deliver quality programming across the region.

• 29-Sept-2017 - Coastal Community and Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association Launch Contest to Name New Mobile Tack Store

  Coastal Community is joining forces with Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association (CTRA) to run a social media contest to name the organization's new mobile tack store. A trailer that was purchased with the $5,500 grant CTRA recently received from Coastal Community's Building Healthier Communities Fund (BHCF) will be transformed into the mobile store.

• 21-Sept-2017 - Coastal Community Managers Take the Plunge to Support Students in Need

  Coastal Community is proud to announce five of our locations raised more than $15,000 for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation's (NLSF) annual "Stock the Lockers" campaign. The funds will buy food and school supplies for area students in need, a cause our employees and members took to heart while adding a dash of fun along the way.

• 18-Sept-17 - Coastal Community Helps Victoria Paddling Club Create Paddlers for Life

  Coastal Community is pleased to announce that through its Building Healthier Communities Fund (BHCF), the Victoria Youth Paddling Club will receive a $4,000 grant. Dedicated to helping Island youth ages nine and up experience the lifelong benefits of paddling, the non-profit club will use the funding for a dock replacement project on the Gorge Waterway.

• 12-Sept-17 - Four Island Initiatives Receive Building Healthier Communities Grants

  As part of our Building Healthier Communities Fund (BHCF), Coastal Community is proud to announce funding for community projects from Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association, Victoria Youth Paddling Club Society, Alberni Valley Transition Society and LUSH Valley Food Action Society.

• 22-Aug-17 - CCCU Still Accepting Donations for Canadian Red Cross on Behalf of BC Fire Victims

  As British Columbia suffers the worst fire year on record, Coastal Community continues to accept donations on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross. The funds are earmarked by the charity to help individuals and families across the province who have been evacuated from their homes.

• 18-Aug-17 - Local Young Entrepreneurs Benefit from Sunset Cinema Series

  The Coastal Community team would like to thank all members, clients and moviegoers who attended our Sunset Cinema Series. We had another great year and through concession sales, raised over $10,000 for our Young Entrepreneur Program.

• 13-July-17 - Coastal Community Accepting Donations on Behalf of The Canadian Red Cross for BC Fire Relief

  In response to the devastating fires that are currently raging across British Columbia, Coastal Community will be accepting donations on behalf of The Canadian Red Cross, to be directed to their relief efforts across the province.

• 04- July-17 - Coming Soon to a Park Near You: CCCU's Sunset Cinema Series

  It's that time of year again - Coastal Community's Sunset Cinema Series is back! We invite everyone to enjoy this free outdoor movie event happening in six Island communities from Campbell River to Langford.

• 28-June-17 - Eight Vancouver Island Students Receive Scholarships from CCCU for Community Initiatives

  Since 2005, Coastal Community Credit Union has been awarding financial help to island students so they can reach their post-secondary goals.

• 26-June-17 - Coastal Community's BHCF Donates $5,500 to Comox Valley Co-op

  Coastal Community Credit Union has also named Comox Valley's The SHED Tool Library & Makerspace Co-operative as an additional recipient of the Building Healthier Communities Fund.

• 23-June-17 - CCCU Donates to Qualicum Beach Farmer's Market as Part of Building Healthier Communities Fund

  As part of our Building Healthier Communities Fund (BHCF), Coastal Community Credit Union would like to congratulate the Qualicum Beach Farmer's Market for being selected as a recipient of $2,500 towards their initiative.

• 26-May-17 - Nanoose Branch Relocation Provides Opportunity for Even More Personalized Advice & Service

  Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU), Vancouver Island & the Gulf Island’s largest financial organization, will be re-locating its Nanoose Bay branch just a few doors down.

• 18-May-17 - Expansion Plans in the Capital Region District are Underway for CCCU

  After significantly surpassing key financial milestones in 2016 including record growth, Coastal Community has exceeded $2 Billion in assets on the Credit Union’s balance sheet and plans are underway to open their 24th branch and third in the Capital Region District.

• 11-May-17 - CCCU Announces Directors Election Results

  Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU) recently held its Directors Election and announced the results at its Annual General Meeting on May 4, 2017.

• 05-May-17 - CCCU Reports Reaching Financial Milestones

  Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU) continues to be a strong and stable business leader on Vancouver Island after reaching key financial milestones in 2016. CCCU was first formed in 1946 and has grown to become the largest financial organization on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands

• 03-May-17 - PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs and CCCU teach Island youth about entrepreneurship

  It’s never too early to start a business. That is what elementary and middle school students across the Island are learning from a classroom-based program that is sponsored by Coastal Community Credit Union.

• 14-Feb-17 - Concentra teams up with Coastal Community on new estate and trust services

  CCCU's 110,000 members and clients now have access to personalized estate and trust services, thanks to an innovative partnership with Concentra Trust.

• 06-Feb-17 - CCCU welcomes province's decision to defer tax increase

  Coastal Community Credit Union, the largest financial institution based on Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands, is welcoming the government's decision to defer a tax increase that was slated for B.C.'s credit unions.

• 06-Dec-16 - School Program Helps Students Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset

  Over 300 Vancouver Island students are currently developing their entrepreneurship skills thanks to Coastal Community Credit Union. “We are pleased to sponsor PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs in four local school districts this fall,” says Allyson Prescesky, Manager of Community Experience and Communications.

• 24-Jun-16 - Donations totaling almost $17k signify immense support being shown for Fort McMurray wildfire victims

  A Coastal Community Credit Union donation account for Red Cross relief efforts in Fort McMurray has been met with an outpouring of support.

• 01-Jun-16 - CCCU reminds families to seek the B.C. Training & Education Savings Grant for their young children

  On International Children’s Day, June 1, Coastal Community Credit Union encourages parents to take advantage of a key program that can help the financial and educational well-being of their young children: the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant (BCTESG).

• 27-May-16 - CCCU reaches $2 billion in assets milestone

  Coastal Community continues its position as a strong and stable business leader on Vancouver Island with news that it's reached $2 billion in assets on the Credit Union's balance sheet

• 03-May-16 - Donations for Red Cross Relief Efforts in Fort McMurray Accepted at CCCU

  Anyone wishing to donate funds to the Red Cross's relief efforts in Fort McMurray can do so at any CCCU branch or insurance office across Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands

• 03-May-16 - PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs Program receiving top marks by educators

  This spring, Vancouver Island educators are giving PowerPlay Young entrepreneurs top marks for aligning with British Columbia’s redesigned curriculum. They report that the excitement of being at the helm of their own business ventures helps their students build confidence with core competencies such as critical and creative thinking, communication, and personal and social development.

• 02-Mar-16 - CCCU offers tips for avoiding online financial fraud

  The ease of managing money online can come with a price: an increased risk of phishing attacks, which are attempts made by a fraudster to get confidential information by posing as a legitimate source.

• 01-Feb-16 - CCCU Chooses CUMIS as its Creditor Insurance Partner & Doxim Loan Technology for improved Member Experience

  Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU) has partnered with CUMIS to provide comprehensive creditor insurance for its members on all types of debt, from small loans to large mortgages. As part of this initiative, CCCU has also chosen the Doxim Loans Origination platform to provide enhanced loan processing services to its members.

• CCCU Expands its Fort St Insurance Office into a Full Service Location

  As of December 1st, the redesigned space will offer banking services plus access to CCCU experts outside of regular operating hours

• Donations for the Red Cross Syria Crisis Fund Accepted at CCCU

  Donations on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross accepted at all CCCU locations until Dec. 23rd, 2015

• Mentorship Program sees Credit Union Leader from South Africa join CCCU for some Applied Learning

  Having traveled thousands of miles from her hometown in South Africa, Pathiswa Kruca was keen on making CCCU her own personal classroom during her week-long mentorship.

• Coastal Community Credit Union Helps Islanders Raise almost $8,000 for Nepal Earthquake Relief Efforts

  Vancouver Islanders—including Coastal Community members, clients and employees—have stepped up to the plate in supporting the Canadian Red cross and their relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Nepal.

• CCCU's VanGo winner of prestigious marketing award

  CCCU was recently honoured with three Achievement in Marketing awards, winning for its RRSP television advertising, its external newsletter for VanGo, the Credit Union's ATM-on-wheels.

• 13-May-15 - CCCU reports strong financials & Election results

  Coastal Community Credit Union reported the company's key highlights from 2014, as well as its 2015 Director Election results, at its recent Annual General Meeting.

• 12-Mar-15 - Coastal Community Selects May 4th as Opening Date for its Goldstream Village Location

  Coastal Community Credit Union will open its newest location in Goldstream Village on Monday, May 4th, 2015.

• 16-Jan-15 - Coastal Community to expand its services in Greater Victoria

  Coastal Community Credit Union, the largest financial services organization based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, will be growing its operations in the Capital Regional District (CRD) in 2015.

• 09-Dec-14 - Real world project makes learning relevant

  Local students are busy polishing their business plans as they prepare for dynamic sales events that are happening across Vancouver Island this month. Approximately 360 elementary students have been participating in PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs through a sponsorship with Coastal Community Credit Union. They have each designed a product to sell to their school communities.

• 05-Aug-14 Sunset Cinema Movie Series a Resounding Success

  Coastal Community Thanks the Thousands of Movie Goers who Helped Raise almost $8,000 for Innovative School Program.

• 31-Jul-14 Coastal Community Credit Union Renews Wealth Management Partnership with Credential Financial

  Credential Financial Inc. announced today the extension of its strategic partnership with Coastal Community Credit Union.

• 27-Jun-14 Coming to an (Inflatable) Movie Screen near You: It's the Return of Coastal Community's Sunset Cinema Series!

  From July 9th to the 13th, you’re invited to take in a complimentary movie under the light of the summer stars during Coastal Community’s Sunset Cinema series.

• 23-Jun-14 Over $7,500 Raised to Help End Workplace Violence

  Thanks to contributions made by members, clients and Vancouver Islanders—plus Coastal Community’s $2,500 corporate donation—a total of $7,590 was raised for the Foundation.

• 27-May-14 Coastal Community Employees Go Back to School

  This spring, employees from Coastal Community Credit Union have been going back to elementary school, volunteering in grades 4 to 8 classrooms as part of the credit union’s sponsorship of PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs in Vancouver Island communities.

• 14-May-14 Red Shirt Foundation Inspires Coastal Community to Support Ending Workplace Violence

  Drop by any Coastal Community location between May 20th and May 24th and you’ll see employees wearing all shades of red.

• 13-May-14 Students let their Business Talents Shine at Young Entrepreneur Fair

  Budding entrepreneurs showcased their wares at the popular Young Entrepreneur Fair

• 03-Apr-14 - Service Changes in Alert Bay, Sointula, Cortes Island & Quadra Island

  Coastal Community Credit Union announced service changes in Alert Bay, Sointula, Cortes Island and Quadra Island effective July 5th, 2014.

• 01-Apr-14 - Coastal Community happy to help the United Way

  Over $11,000 was recently given to the United Way by Coastal Community, which will help support 21 programs serving over 4,400 people.

• 27-Jan-14 - Habitat Volunteers Receive Help from Coastal Community

  Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island (HFHMVI) recently accepted a donation of $1433.50 from Coastal Community Credit Union towards their annual volunteer appreciation event

• 17-Dec-13 - Coastal Community helps Islanders Raise over $18,000 for Typhoon Relief Efforts

  Vancouver Islanders—including Coastal Community members, clients and employees—have stepped up to the plate in supporting the Canadian Red Cross and their relief efforts in the typhoon-ravaged Philippines.

• 16-Dec-13 - Community Groups Benefit from Head Office Move

  Coastal Community Credit Union has turned the relocation of its head office into an opportunity to help others.

• 10-Dec-13 - Two winners win big! Over 1 million CHOICE REWARDS points given away

  Coastal Community Credit Union announced that two of its members have won a total of 1.3 million CHOICE REWARDS points in the recent CHOICE REWARDS World Elite® MasterCard® credit card Million Points Giveaway.

• 20-Nov-13 - Exciting, new banking innovation launching in downtown Nanaimo

  Coastal Community Credit Union is gearing up for an important milestone happening on November 25th, 2013. That's when the Credit Union launches Nanaimo's first-ever Interactive Teller Machine.

• 13-Nov-13 - Donation a “morale booster” – PDACL repurposes some of Coastal Community’s retired furniture

  The offices of the Parksville & District Association for Assisted Living (PDACL) are getting mini makeovers with the help of some of Coastal Community’s former furniture.

• 12-Nov-13 - Donations for Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts Accepted at Coastal Community

  In response to the devastation occurred by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Coastal Community is accepting donations for the Canadian Red Cross and their relief efforts in the area.

• 17-Sep-13 - Coastal Community & City of Nanaimo Hosting Sponsorship Series

  The City of Nanaimo and Coastal Community Credit Union are partnering to offer a workshop series on the topic of sponsorship.

• 23-Aug-13 - Nanaimo Youth’s Charity Picnic Lifts People’s Spirits

  Kennedy Baker, a Nanaimo star student and budding philanthropist, pulled off her charity picnic last Saturday with great success.

• 21-Aug-13 - Sharpen the Scissors! Coastal Community Revives Head Shaving Event to Support NLSF

  The Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation (NLSF) and Coastal Community Credit Union are once again partnering to raise funds for the Foundation’s Stock the Lockers campaign.

• 13-Aug-13 - Nanaimo Youth's Community Picnic to take a Bite out of Hunger

  Kennedy Baker’s ongoing quest to stomp out hunger will hit another milestone this Saturday. That’s when her community picnic for Nanaimo’s disadvantaged takes place.

• 08-Jul-13 - Avoid Renovation Pitfalls - Experts Share their Advice

  According to a recent national survey, four in ten Canadians are planning on doing some significant renovations to their home in the next two years.

• 25-Jun-13 - Donations for Alberta Flood Relief Efforts Accepted at Coastal Community

  In response to the devastating floods currently impacting southern Alberta, Coastal Community Credit Union is accepting donations for the Canadian Red Cross and their relief efforts in the area.

• 20-Jun-13 - Students Show Their Community Passion during Annual Scholarship Program

  Island students are committed to their communities—if Coastal Community’s Scholarship applications are any measure.

• 29-May-13 - Coastal Community Builds Global Relationships Through Mentorship Program

  Aurea Dequito Magpantay is trading one Pacific island for another during her mentorship abroad. A credit union manager in her native Philippines, Ms. Magpantay is a guest of Coastal Community Credit Union while participating in a unique mentorship program through the CCA (Canadian Co-operative Association).

• 15-May-13 - Three Returning & One New Director to Coastal Community's Board

  Members of Coastal Community Credit Union re-elected three incumbent directors and one new director to the organization’s Board of Directors.

• 29-Apr-13 - Coastal Community Marks 10 Years Of Helping Youth Build & Run Their Own Business Ventures

  For Coastal Community Credit Union, this spring marks an important milestone of ten successful years sponsoring PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs in Vancouver Island communities.

• 22-Apr-13 - Coastal Community Personalizes Automated Banking Using NCR Video Technology

  Coastal Community is bringing greater access to banking services to its members – and in a faster and easier format – with innovative software-based technology from NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR).

• 02-Apr-13 - Coastal Community’s Personalized Service Now Delivered in Innovative, New Way

  Mary Anne Pederson (below), a five-year Coastal Community Credit Union member, was the first to try the Credit Union’s brand new Interactive Teller Machine (ITM), located at its new branch in Duncan, BC. Both the ITM and the branch opened for business on April 2nd.

• 01-Mar-13 - Innovative Duncan branch announced by Coastal Community

  Cowichan residents will soon benefit from an innovative financial services branch opening in Duncan by Coastal Community on April 2, 2013.

• 18-Feb-13 - Local Students Collaborate for a Common Cause

  Since January, students in Nanaimo and Campbell River school districts have been learning valuable life lessons by participating in PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs.

• 09-Jan-12 - Coastal Spirit Fund Recipients for 2013 announced

  Coastal Community is pleased to announce our Coastal Spirit Fund and Quadra Legacy Fund Recipients for 2013!

• 06-Dec-12 - Coastal Community wins Golden Brush from Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce

  Coastal Community Credit Union was honoured to receive the Golden Brush award from the Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce last week. The award was for Top Professional Services Business, and Coastal Community could not be more pleased with the recognition.

• 10-Dec-12 - Coastal Community wins Innovation Award for myCoastal Retirement Plan

  Coastal Community has been awarded a Central 1 Credit Union Innovation Award for its myCoastal Retirement Plan product. The annual award recognizes excellence in product innovation in the credit union systems of British Columbia and Ontario.

• 16-Nov-12 - Coastal Community’s Human Resources Department gains weight for local food bank

  The human resources department at Coastal Community Credit Union decided that 12 days of Christmas was not long enough to make a true difference in the lives of many community members. They extended it to 12 weeks and set the lofty goal of raising 500 lbs of food for the Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Food Bank.

• 01-Nov-12 - Coastal Community releases app for improved banking convenience

  To improve convenience and access to online banking, Coastal Community Credit Union has released its first Mobile App in the Apple App Store.

• 18-Oct-12 - Coastal Community Celebrates Credit Union Day and the International Year of the Co-op with 2013 calendars and donation

  Once again, Coastal Community is celebrating National Credit Union Day, on Thursday October 18, and the UN International Year of the Co-op by giving back to our communities and our world. We are sending local youth to summer camp. This week, 2013 Great Things calendars launched in our branches. The high quality calendars feature the photographic skills of our members, clients and employees. We will be collecting donations from the calendars and more to send youth from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to YES Camp.

• 18Oct12 - Coastal Community Top 50 Employer in Canada

  Coastal Community Credit Union has once again been named one of Canada’s 50 Top Employers by Aon Hewitt, a global human resources consulting firm. This year, Coastal Community achieved the 15th spot, increasing by five places and cracking the top 20 for the second year in a row.

• 16Oct12 - Coastal Community partners with VIEA to bring Mark Carney to Nanaimo

  Coastal Community Credit Union partnered with the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance to bring Governor of the Bank of Canada Mark Carney to Nanaimo for the sixth annual State of the Island Summit on Monday, October 15.

• 20Jun12 - Coastal Community Shows Support to Success By 6 Through Their Sunset Cinema Series

  Coastal Community invites you to grab a blanket or pull up a lawn chair, and join them for a movie at sunset this July as part of their free outdoor movie series in support of their longstanding community partner, Success By 6.

• 19Jun12 - Coastal Community and Georgia Strait Alliance Remove Tons of Garbage

  Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU) volunteers and Georgia Strait Alliance rolled up their sleeves, donned safety gloves, and invested many hours of back-breaking work to successfully remove 1000s of pieces of discarded litter and debris from local beaches across Vancouver Island.

• 13-Jun-12 - Coastal Community and VIEA Partner to Bring Mark Carney to Vancouver Island

  Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will give the opening address at the 6th annual State of the Island Economic Summit in Nanaimo, October 15, 2012.

• 22-May-12 - Yet another strong year for Coastal Community

  Coastal Community Credit Union, the largest financial services organization based on the islands, had another strong and successful year in 2011, as reported at its Annual General Meeting held in Nanaimo recently, and in its Annual Report that was presented at the meeting.

• 07-May-12 - Credit Union Inspires Kindergarten Students

  When Patrisha Reader asked her grade six students when they first realized that they could start their own businesses many said it was in kindergarten when they first visited the school’s Young Entrepreneur Show.

• Cumberland & District and Coastal Community Credit Unions Announce Merger Plans

  The Boards of Cumberland & District Credit Union (CDCU) and Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU) are excited to announce that they’ve signed a Memorandum of Intent to proceed with formal merger investigations between their two organizations.

• 08-Feb-12-Helping the Nanaimo Child Development Centre

  The Nanaimo Child Development Centre received $4,000 through Coastal Community’s ENRICH Project.

• 16-Dec-11 - Help Us Share Our Community Spirit!

  Like seasons past, Coastal Community employees are working to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. While employees are eager to donate their time, expertise, and support to many worthy causes throughout the year, their efforts come out in full force in December because the need is so great.

• 02-Dec-11 - Unique educational program will support budding entrepreneurs

  Local students will offer a convenient alternative for holiday shoppers this year through PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs®.

• 28-Nov-11-Local garden gets spruced up thanks to Coastal Community volunteers

  Coastal Community would like to thank the volunteers who came out on November 13th to help with some much needed garden improvements at the Lake Trail School's Demonstration Garden.

• 24-Nov-11-Campbell to audience: Be proactive with your finances & understand change

  Hundreds of people braved the wind and rain to hear business analyst Michael Campbell speak at the Port Theatre on November 16th.

• 20-Oct-11-Local financial institution recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Employers for second year in a row

  Coastal Community Credit Union, the largest financial institution based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, has hit the top 20 spot of Canada’s 50 Best Employers according to Aon Hewitt, a global human resources consulting firm.

• 13-Oct-11-Coastal Community Invites You to Say "Yes!" to Supporting YES Camp

  Beginning October 17th, the start of International Co-op Week, you can once again help Coastal Community Credit Union send local youth to YES Camp during our “Just Say Yes!” fundraiser.

• 22-Sept-11- Sunset Cinema Draws Great Crowds & Great Support for Success by 6

  Over 10,000 movie fans helped make Coastal Community Credit Union’s Sunset Cinema series a huge success. But the even bigger success is the over $6,000 in donations raised for the early childhood development initiative, Success by 6.

• 08-Aug-11 - Amazing Support Helps Send Local Youth to YES Camp

  Thanks to the generous support of Coastal Community’s members, clients, employees and the public, 13 local youth will get to experience the YES Camp this summer.

• 25-Aug-11- Students Display Commitment to Communities during Annual Scholarship Program

  If there’s one thing students have shown in their applications for Coastal Community’s 2011 Scholarship Program, it’s that they have community passion.

• 30-June-11 -Enjoy Movies by Sunset in Support of Success by Six

  A free outdoor movies series is about to kick off compliments of Coastal Community Credit Union.

• 04-May-11 - Great Support Shown for Red Cross Relief Efforts in Japan

  In response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11th, Coastal Community has accepted a total of $43,652.51 in donations on behalf of its members, clients, employees and the general public in support of relief efforts.

• 20-Dec-10 - Food Banks Supported through Employee Cookbook

  With local food banks struggling to keep up with demand, Coastal Community employees are committed to lending their support through sales of their very own Coastal Cuisine cookbook.

• 01-Dec-10 - Support Continues for Kingcome Evacuees

  When Coastal Community was asked by our Alert Bay members to set up an account to accept donations for those displaced by September’s flooding in the Kingcome Inlet we were happy to be able to help.

• 28-Oct-10 - Coastal Community Credit Union Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers

  How did Coastal Community Credit Union respond to the news that it had been named one of Canada’s 50 Best Employers? With a huge thank you to those who made the achievement happen—its outstanding team of employees.

• 21-Oct-10 - Support Continues for Kingcome Evacuees

  Almost $46,000 in donations has entered into a Coastal Community account created especially for Kingcome Inlet evacuees. Donations have been pouring in from across the North Island region, as well as Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, since the account was opened last month.

• 18-Oct-10 - Island Gems Calendar will Help Send Kids to Camp

  Beginning October 18th,the start of International Co-op Week, you can once again help Coastal Community send local youth to YES camp. As in years past, our fundraising efforts centre on the 2011 edition of the employee-photographed Island Gems calendar. Now in its fourth year, this popular calendar is available at all of our locations for a suggested donation of $1, with full proceeds going towards YES camp sponsorships.

• 29-Sep-10 - Coastal Community Accepting Donations for Kingcome Inlet Evacuees

  For those wishing to help Kingcome Inlet evacuees, Coastal Community Credit Union is accepting donations on their behalf.

• 19 Aug 10 - Coastal Community’s Paperless Promotion Helps Minimize its Environmental Footprint

  Over 18,000 litres of wastewater, 645 kilos of greenhouse gasses, and six full-grown trees—these are what could be saved each year if 5,000 Coastal Community members forgo their monthly and quarterly paper statements in our statement opt-out promotion.

• 16 Aug 10 - Coastal Community Giving a Voice to Our Members through Community Connection Councils

  Coastal Community is looking for individuals who are actively engaged in creating positive change, who demonstrate passion for their communities, and who are interested in serving as a member of a Community Connection Council in their area.

• 29 Jul 10 - Coastal Community’s 2010 Scholarship Recipients Look to Make a Visible Difference

  Coastal Community awards eleven students across Vancouver Island with $1,500 each in Coastal Community’s 2010 Scholarship Program.

• 20 May 10 - Coastal Community Credit Union reports strong financial results

  Coastal Community Credit Union reported strong financial results from 2009 at its Annual General Meeting held in Nanaimo on May 13th.

• 25 Feb 10 - $50,000 Boost to Community Groups thanks to Credit Union

  Across the Discovery Islands, 16 community groups are the first recipients of the Quadra Credit Union Legacy Fund, made available through Coastal Community Credit Union.

• 23 Feb 10 - Young Entrepreneur Shows sponsored by Coastal Community

  Olympic athletes are not the only ones striving to achieve their goals this month. Local elementary students are preparing to showcase their resourcefulness, creativity and invention here on Vancouver Island.

• 18 Feb 10 - $133,000 Boost to Community Groups Thanks to Coastal Community

  Across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, 59 community organizations will the start the year off with a generous funding boost from Coastal Community Credit Union.

• 03 Feb 10 - Coastal Community helps raise over $70,000 for Haiti

  Coastal Community members, clients, employees and directors have raised over $30,000 for Haiti relief efforts, which will be matched by the Canadian government. Add to that another $10,000 that the Credit Union is donating toward redevelopment, bringing the total to $70,000 after government matching.

• 03 Feb 10 - Coastal Community Directors "Up the Ante" to Help Haiti

  It’s "game on" for Canada's Credit Union Boards. The Board of Vancouver Island-based Coastal Community Credit Union is challenging the Boards of Canada's 425 credit unions to match or exceed their personal collective donation of $2,000 for the Red Cross Haiti Relief.

• 21 Jan 10 - Earthquake Relief Funds Pouring in at Coastal Community

  Almost $18,000 has been collected so far in Coastal Community’s Haiti disaster relief account to be directed through the Red Cross.

• 13 Jan 10 - Community Spirit Shared Across the Islands

  Coastal Community’s “Sharing our Community Spirit” initiative garnered almost $15,000 in donations and 1,387 pounds of food for communities across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

• 14 Dec 09 - Coastal Community Shares its Community Spirit - Comox Valley

  The spirit of sharing is in action at Coastal Community Credit Union this holiday season.

• 14 Dec 09 - Coastal Community Shares its Community Spirit - Campbell River

  The spirit of sharing is in action at Coastal Community Credit Union this holiday season.

• 11 Dec 09 - Coastal Community Shares its Community Spirit - Nanaimo & Area

  The spirit of sharing is in action at Coastal Community Credit Union this holiday season.

• 11 Dec 09 - Coastal Community Shares its Community Spirit - South Island

  The spirit of sharing is in action at Coastal Community Credit Union this holiday season.

• 11 Dec 09 - Coastal Community Shares its Community Spirit - North Island

  The spirit of sharing is in action at Coastal Community Credit Union this holiday season.

• 11 Dec 09 - Coastal Community Shares its Community Spirit - Oceanside

  The spirit of sharing is in action at Coastal Community Credit Union this holiday season.

• 11 Dec 09 - Coastal Community Shares its Community Spirit - Quadra Island

  The spirit of sharing is in action at Coastal Community Credit Union this holiday season.

• 09 Oct 09 - Credit Union Members are saying Yes across Vancouver Island

  It’s a special time of year for credit union and co-op members. October 13-16 is Co-op Week around the world, and is a time to recognize the rich heritage and important contributions that credit union and co-operative organizations make to local communities through their unique business and community values.

• 07 Aug 09 - Community Connection Councils Provide Opportunity to Make a Difference.

  Do you want to help make a difference? Then Coastal Community Credit Union needs you. We are looking for members who are passionate about Campbell River and are interested in serving on a Community Connection Council in this area.

• 07 Aug 09 - Community Connection Councils Provide Opportunity to Make a Difference.

  Do you want to help make a difference? Then Coastal Community Credit Union needs you. We are looking for members who are passionate about the South Island and are interested in serving on a Community Connection Council in this area.

• 18 Jun 09 - 2009 Scholarship Recipients

  Eight Vancouver Island students have been awarded $1,500 each, and one a $2,000 award, in Coastal Community’s 2009 Scholarship Program. The program, which is open to students in grades 11 and 12 in the communities the Credit Union serves, brings together community leadership and education by asking students to submit a project that addresses a social, economic or environmental need in their communities.

• 11 Jun 09 - Coastal Community Announces 2009 Board of Directors

  Coastal Community Credit Union announced the results of its 2009 Board of Directors Election at its Annual General Meeting held on May 13 in Parksville, BC.

• 05 Jun 09 - Coastal Community Credit Union reports solid performance at its AGM

  Coastal Community Credit Union reported improved or stable performance across all key benchmarks for 2008 at its Annual General Meeting held in May. Coastal Community measures and reports its performance in four core areas: member experience, community experience, employee experience and corporate performance.

• 01 Jun 09 - Coastal Community Credit Union welcomes visitors from Mongolia

  Sanj Bat-Oyun and Darisuren Damdinsuren are a long way from home. Both women are guests of Coastal Community Credit Union visiting Canada as participants in the Canadian Co-operative Association’s Women’s Mentoring Program.

• 06 May 09 - Coastal Community Expands to the Discovery Islands

  It’s official! On May 1, 2009 Quadra Credit Union joined Coastal Community Credit Union. The move follows months of preparations that culminated in a vote last month with Quadra members giving the merger their overwhelming approval.

• 06 Apr 09 - Coastal Community and Quadra Credit Unions to merge April 30

  Coastal Community Credit Union and Quadra Credit Union got the green light to join forces on Saturday, April 4, when Quadra members voted 94% in favour of merging the two organizations, effective April 30.

• 19 Mar 09 - Outgoing CEO Offers Predictions, Reflections

  Credit unions will take on an even greater role in domestic banking in the coming years, predicts Garth Sheane, outgoing President and CEO of Coastal Community Credit Union. But while he sees continuing consolidation in the credit union sector, he cautions leaders to never lose the focus on community that distinguishes credit unions from other competitors in financial services.

• 11 Mar 09 - Coastal Community Announces Service Delivery Changes

  Following a recent operational review, Coastal Community Credit Union announced it is making changes to its service delivery network to enhance overall service levels and quality for the Credit Union’s members and clients and to ensure long-term financial stability.

• Coastal Community appoints new CEO

  The Board of Directors of Coastal Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Adrian Legin as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Legin comes to Coastal Community from Conexus Credit Union in Regina. He is currently Executive Vice-President, Retail Operations and oversees consumer banking, financial planning, investment, real estate, mortgage broker and insurance services.

• 19 Jan 09 - Coastal Community announces recipients of 2009 Coastal Spirit Fund

  Fifty one non-profit organizations are a little richer thanks to Coastal Community Credit Union–and that means they'll be able to help more Vancouver Islanders in need.

• 17 Dec 08 - Coastal Community employees spread holiday cheer all year

  Employees of Coastal Community Credit Union and its family of companies are stepping up to the plate to help the less fortunate through the current economic downturn.

• 02 Dec 08 - Young Entrepreneur Shows in Campbell River

  Students from five elementary schools in Campbell River (Penfield, Pinecrest, Discovery Passage, Quadra and Willow Point) have been having a blast participating in PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs, a six week program that teaches youth in grades four through eight how to develop and run their own businesses. From market research to product design to advertising, the program uses fun games and hands-on activities to help students plan their enterprises. They then showcase their achievements and make sales at the Young Entrepreneur Show, a dynamic event for the entire school community.

• 02 Dec 08 - Young Entrepreneur Show in the Comox Valley

  Students from École Puntledge Park in Courtenay have been having a blast participating in PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs, a six week program that teaches youth in grades four through eight how to develop and run their own businesses. From market research to product design to advertising, the program uses fun games and hands-on activities to help students plan their enterprises. They then showcase their achievements and make sales at the Young Entrepreneur Show, a dynamic event for the entire school community.

• 02 Dec 08 - Young Entrepreneur Shows in Nanaimo

  Students from two elementary schools in Nanaimo (Georgia Avenue Community School and École Hammond Bay) have been having a blast participating in PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs, a six week program that teaches youth in grades four through eight how to develop and run their own businesses.

• 02 Dec 08 - Coastal Community Credit Union’s Mobile Banking hits home in time for holidays.

  You know the scenario – it’s Christmas Eve and you only have one more present to buy. Then you spot it – the ‘perfect gift’ for that discerning someone on your list. Unfortunately, it’s the last one and the man in the next aisle is eyeing it too. You wonder, ‘Do I have enough money in my account right now to cover this?’ Heading off to an ATM is not an option, and there isn’t a web browser in sight to check your account. The perfect solution in this situation is an instant account update, and now the power is in your hands to make it happen.

• 26 Nov 08 - Vancouver Island youth finish first in Coastal Community’s race

  Coastal Community Credit Union is sending eleven Vancouver Island youth to YES! Camp – a leadership training program for BC youth made possible through the support of the province’s co-operatives and credit unions.

• 13 Nov 08 - Coastal Community and Quadra Credit Unions announce merger plans

  Following a two month discovery investigation, the Boards of Coastal Community and Quadra Credit Unions have signed a Memorandum of Intent to proceed with formal merger investigations between their two organizations.

• 07 Nov 08 - Coastal Community and Island Savings Credit Unions discontinue merger talks

  Coastal Community Credit Union and Island Savings Credit Union have mutually agreed to discontinue discussions regarding the possible merger between the organizations.

• 24 Oct 08 - Unlimited deposit protection is the right thing says Coastal Community Credit Union

  Coastal Community Credit Union welcomes the provincial government’s recent announcement to provide unlimited deposit insurance protection for BC credit union depositors. "This is great news for BC credit unions and their members," says Garth Sheane, Coastal Community's President and CEO.

• 08 Oct 08 - The Spirit lives at Coastal Community Credit Union Day Games

  October 14–17 is Co-op Week and Thursday, October 16 is International Credit Union Day, a time for co-operatives and credit unions across Canada and the world to acknowledge their rich heritage and the important contributions that credit unions make at home and abroad.

• 20 Aug 08 - Application deadline nears for Coastal Community Credit Union's 2008 Coastal Spirit

  Attention Vancouver Island registered charity and non-profit groups! You only have until Wednesday, October 1 to apply for funding through Coastal Community Credit Union's Coastal Spirit Fund.

• 01 Aug 08 - Coastal Community's Community Connection Councils provide opportunity to make a difference.

  Do you make a difference? Then Coastal Community Credit Union needs you. The Credit Union is looking for members who are passionate about their community to serve on a Community Connection Council in their area.

• 06 Jun 08 - Media Advisory

  Island Savings Credit Union and Coastal Community Credit Union are holding discussions to determine if there is mutual interest in formal merger talks between the two organizations.

• Coastal Spirit Fund helps expand Schools on Stage

  The Port Theatre is expanding its popular “Schools on Stage” program to include Parksville-Qualicum Beach School District 69, thanks to a $4,000 grant from the Coastal Community Credit Union.

• 25 Apr 08 - Coastal Community grant helps repair Errington War Memorial Hall Stage

  The Errington War Memorial Hall will soon have a new stage, thanks in part to a $2,500 grant from Coastal Community Credit Union’s Coastal Spirit Fund.

• 08 Apr 08 - Deadline approaching to apply for a Coastal Community 2008

  Are you a grade 11 or 12 student with an idea to help make your community a better place? If you had $3,000, could you make it happen? And could you use a $2,500 scholarship to help pay for your university or college expenses when you graduate from high school? If this sounds like you, then you should apply soon for a 2008 Coastal Community Credit Union scholarship, because the April 30 deadline is fast approaching.

• 29 Mar 08 - Coastal Community Credit Union helps bring top-notch health care conference to Comox

  As health care costs, technological advances – and the needs of suffering patients – continue to outpace available funding, it can be a struggle for health care workers to balance heavy workloads and administrative duties with compassionate care of the sick and the dying.

• 19 Mar 08 - Coastal Community Credit Union launches New High Interest Savings Account

  If you think you need big bucks and will have to give up access to your funds in order to get a high interest savings account, think again. That’s the message Coastal Community Credit Union wants to get out today following the launch of its new High Interest Savings Account.

• 21 Feb 08 - Coastal Community Credit Union CEO, Garth Sheane, to retire in December 2008

  After successfully leading Coastal Community Credit Union for the past three years as President and CEO, Garth Sheane has advised Coastal Community’s Board of Directors of his plan to retire at the end of 2008.

• 15 Feb 08 - Coastal Community Insurance Agencies’ donation boosts child safety

  Several groups involved in the transportation and care of children on Vancouver Island will now have an easier time thanks to a generous donation from Coastal Community Insurance Agencies Ltd.

• 01 Feb 08 - $31,000 available in Coastal Community Credit Union’s Scholarship Program

  Applications are now being accepted for Coastal Community Credit Union’s 2008 Scholarship Program. To be eligible, students in grades 11 or 12 are challenged to submit a plan for a project that addresses a social, economic or environmental need to make a difference in their community.

• 21 Jan 08 - Coastal Community Credit Union invests $158,000 in Vancouver Island communities

  In keeping with its vision to be the best choice for financial and community leadership, Coastal Community Credit Union is awarding a total of $158,000 in grants -- from $1,000 to $20,000 -- to 41 community organizations to fund worthy initiatives across Vancouver Island!

• 07 Nov 07 - New name for Coastal Community Credit Union insurance operations

  In the initial phase of Coastal Community Credit Union’s initiative to align its insurance operations under a single company, the first three of its six insurance subsidiaries will be renamed Coastal Community Insurance Services (2007) Ltd.

• 05 Nov 07 - Coastal Community Credit Union donates $15,000 to Success By 6

  Coastal Community Credit Union has donated $15,000 to Success by 6, a unique partnership among credit unions, United Ways, the provincial government and the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

• 24 Oct 07 - Coastal Community moves to new branch in Campbell River

  Beginning October 30, Coastal Community Credit Union's Willow Point Branch will be welcoming members and clients to their new location at #3 –2253 South Island Highway in Campbell River.

• 10 Oct 07 - All invited to an international celebration at Coastal Community!

  Coastal Community Credit Union welcomes members and the public to join them in celebrating International Credit Union Day on Thursday, October 18. All Coastal Community branches will be hosting open houses on Credit Union Day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (times may vary – check your local branch for exact times). There will be plenty of cookies, refreshments, and prize giveaways available for all to enjoy.

• 25 Sep 07 - Coastal Community opens doors to new branch

  Beginning October 2, Coastal Community Credit Union's Port Hardy Community Branch and Alder Insurance Services Ltd will be welcoming members and clients to their new location at 7115 Market Street in Port Hardy.

• 21 Sep 07 - Coastal Community's luckiest member

  Lawrence Taylor of Campbell River is the lucky winner of 1 Million MasterCard™ CHOICE REWARDS® Points in Coastal Community Credit Union's Love Your Choices contest. The prize of one million points is worth approximately $10,000, and can be redeemed for travel or merchandise – and that's a lot of travel or merchandise.

• 19 Sep 07 - Application deadline nears for Coastal Community's 2007 Coastal Spirit Fund

  Coastal Community Credit Union is reminding registered charity and non-profit community partners that the application deadline for its Coastal Spirit Fund is Friday, October 5.

• 10 Sep 07 - Coastal Community Credit Union donates $10,000 to BC Seniors Games

  Vancouver Island: Coastal Community Credit Union has donated $10,000 from its Coastal Spirit Fund to the 2007 B.C. Seniors Games, which will be held in 28 venues across Nanaimo from September 12 - 15.

• Van Isle Insurance Services Inc joins the Coastal Community family

  Coastal Community Credit Union is pleased to welcome Van Isle Insurance Services (1983) Inc, a successful general insurance agency located in Duncan, BC, to its insurance operations. This addition was effective August 31, 2007, and follows extensive planning and negotiations.

• 20 Aug 07 - Join a Community Connection Council and make a difference in your community

  Campbell River, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Nanoose Bay, Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet: Are you in touch with the needs and issues of your community? Interested in helping direct funding and other resources toward worthy projects and initiatives? Want to be an ambassador for Coastal Community Credit Union in your area? If this sounds like you, then Coastal Community thinks you’d make an excellent member of one of their new Community Connection Councils.

• 14 Aug 07 - New Nanaimo Museum one step closer to reality with Coastal Community's support

  Nanaimo: The new Nanaimo District Museum, to be housed in the Port of Nanaimo Centre next year, received a serious injection of community support in the form of a $50,000 five-year sponsorship of the Feature Exhibit Gallery from Coastal Community Credit Union.

• 10 Aug 07 - Coastal Community Credit Union partners with Asset Building Program to help people save

  Coastal Community Credit Union and the Opportunities Career Services Society are hosting an information session from 3:00 - 4:30 pm on August 20 at 305 – 1797 Comox Avenue in Comox, on a new program to help low-income people save by matching their investments over a two-year period.

• 01 Aug 07 - Symphony in the Harbour gets a $5,000 boost from Coastal Community Credit Unions’ Coastal Spirit Fund

  Vancouver Island Symphony has received $5,000 in funding from the Coastal Community Credit Union’s Coastal Spirit Fund for Symphony in the Harbour , which takes place this coming Saturday August 11, 2007 at 6 p.m. at Maffeo Sutton Park.

• 30 Jul 07 - Coastal Community Credit Union’s Coastal Spirit Fund helps Filberg Festival expand programming

  The Filberg Festival, August 3 - 6, has been able to expand its programming and promotion this year, thanks to a $5,000 Coastal Spirit Fund grant from Coastal Community Credit Union.

• 04 Jun 07 - Coastal Community Awards $28,000 in scholarships to young community leaders

  Eleven deserving Vancouver Island teens are sharing in a total of $28,000 in Scholarship awards from Coastal Community Credit Union.

• 06 Mar 07 - Coastal Community invests in the Comox Valley

  From March 10th to the 14th, Mount Washington and the Comox Valley will welcome over 140 athletes and teams from around the world when they host the 2007 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Nordic Skiing World Cup -- thanks in part to a $5,000 grant from Coastal Community Credit Union.

• 05 Feb 07 - Coastal Community Credit Union gives $150,000 to Vancouver Island communities

  Coastal Community Credit Union is pleased to announce its 2006 Coastal Spirit Fund recipients. The Credit Union is awarding a total of $150,000 in grants, from $1,000 to $10,000, to sixty community organizations to fund worthwhile initiatives across Vancouver Island.

• $140,000 available in Coastal Community Credit Union's Coastal Spirit Fund!

  Attention registered charity and non-profit groups – Coastal Community Credit Union will be accepting grant applications for its Coastal Spirit Fund until October 30, 2006.

• 13 Jul 06 - Coastal Community awards $3,000 to implement winning community project

  As part of its new Scholarship program, Coastal Community Credit Union is pleased to present 2006 Scholarship recipient, Tribesty Nguyen, with a $3,000 grant toward the implementation of his community project.

• 22 Jun 06 - Coastal Community awards $27,500 in scholarships

  Eleven of Vancouver Island's best and brightest students are being presented with individual awards of $2,500 from Coastal Community Credit Union's Scholarship program.

• 25 May 06 - Coastal Community supports Chemainus Community Health Group

  This spring, Community Living groups throughout Vancouver Island will benefit from Coastal Community Credit Union's (CCCU) mortgage promotion. The Credit Union is earmarking ten dollars towards Community Living groups for every new or transferred in mortgage from its "Bring Your Mortgage Home" program.

• 25 May 06 - Coastal Community supports Nanaimo Community Living Group

  This spring, the Nanaimo Association for Community Living will benefit from Coastal Community Credit Union's (CCCU) mortgage promotion. Ten dollars for every new or transferred in mortgage from its "Bring Your Mortgage Home" program is earmarked for Community Living groups across Vancouver Island.

• 24 May 06 - Coastal Community supports Parksville Community Living Group

  This spring, the Parksville and District Association for Community Living will benefit from Coastal Community Credit Union's (CCCU) mortgage promotion. Ten dollars for every new or transferred in mortgage from its "Bring Your Mortgage Home" program is earmarked for Community Living groups across Vancouver Island.

• 24 May 06 - Coastal Community supports Campbell River Community Living Group

  This spring, the Campbell River and District Association for Community Living will benefit from Coastal Community Credit Union's (CCCU) mortgage promotion. Ten dollars for every new or transferred in mortgage from its "Bring Your Mortgage Home" program is earmarked for Community Living groups across Vancouver Island.

• 24 May 06 - Coastal Community supports North Island Community Living Group

  This spring, North Island Community Living groups will benefit from Coastal Community Credit Union's (CCCU) mortgage promotion. Ten dollars for every new or transferred in mortgage from its "Bring Your Mortgage Home" program is earmarked for Community Living groups across Vancouver Island.

• 24 May 06 - Coastal Community supports West Island Community Living Group

  This spring, West Island Community Living groups will benefit from Coastal Community Credit Union's (CCCU) mortgage promotion. Ten dollars for every new or transferred in mortgage from its "Bring Your Mortgage Home" program is earmarked for Community Living groups across Vancouver Island.

• 24 Mar 06 - Coastal Community supports North Island Infant Development Program

  Children in Port McNeill and Port Hardy playgroups are enjoying healthy, nutritional snacks thanks to a $2,000 grant from the Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU).

• 28 Feb 06 - Coastal Community Insurance Agencies purchases Gabriola Agencies Ltd.

  Coastal Community Insurance Agencies, a subsidiary of Coastal Community Credit Union, is pleased to announce that it has purchased Gabriola Agencies Ltd.

• 08 Feb 06 - Coastal Community supports Hospice and Community Counseling services on West Coast

  The Alberni Valley Hospice Society and the West Coast Community Resources Society will be the beneficiaries of funds raised by Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU) during this year's RRSP season.

• 08 Feb 06 - Coastal Community RRSPs help fund hospital beds in Campbell River

  Every RRSP deposit made at Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU) on or before March 1 help to buy a new intensive-care bed at the Campbell River Hospital.

• 08 Feb 06 - Coastal Community RRSPs help fund Crofton Lifeline in Chemainus

  During this year's RRSP season, the Chemainus Crofton Lifeline receive $5 for every RRSP deposit made at Coastal Community Credit Union's (CCCU) Chemainus branch.

• 08 Feb 06 - Coastal Community RRSPs help benefit Lily House and St. Joseph's Hospital in the Comox Valley

  Lily House and St. Joseph Hospital benefit from funds raised through Coastal Community Credit Union's (CCCU) 2006 RRSP campaign.

• 08 Feb 06 - Coastal Community RRSPs help fund local charities in Nanaimo

  Programs for children with developmental needs, support for people with addiction issues, an emergency food depot for low-income families, assistance for abused women and children and meals for seniors -- this diverse range of worthy causes in Nanaimo and on Gabriola Island will all benefit from Coastal Community Credit Union's (CCCU) 2006 RRSP campaign.

• 08 Feb 06 - Coastal Community RRSPs help fund North Island health clinic and meals for school children

  The Sointula Health Clinic, the Eagleview School Meal Program and the Alert Bay Elementary Healthy Snack Program are the North Island groups who will benefit from Coastal Community Credit Union's (CCCU) 2006 RRSP Campaign.

• 08 Feb 06 - Coastal Community RRSPs help fund worthy causes in Oceanside

  A van for a seniors' facility, services for the terminally ill and their families, drug abuse prevention literature and support for a breast cancer survivors' dragon boat team -- this diverse range of worthy causes will all benefit from Coastal Community Credit Union's (CCCU) 2006 RRSP campaign.

• 01 Feb 06 - Coastal Community mortgages make a difference for Habitat Comox

  Comox Valley based Habitat for Humanity is getting an $8,700 boost from Coastal Community Credit Union to support its building and ReStore initiatives in the Central/North Island.

• 01 Feb 06 - Coastal Mortgages Make a Difference for Habitat Nanaimo

  Nanaimo based Habitat for Humanity is getting a $6,300 boost from Coastal Community Credit Union to support its building and ReStore initiatives in South Central Island region. The Credit Union earmarked ten dollars towards Habitat for Humanity from every new mortgage and mortgage renewal generated from its 2005 “Bring Your Mortgage Home” program.

• 26 Jan 06 - United Ways get $15,000 shot in the arm from Coastal Community

  Central and North Vancouver Island United Ways get a $15,000 shot in the arm, courtesy of Coastal Community Credit Union.