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Keeping our communities strong and vibrant

Learn how we're helping close to home.

Strengthening our Island communities is important to us

Community Investment Fund

Community
Investment Fund


Local support for smaller initiatives that provide a community benefit

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Building Healthier Communities Fund

Building Healthier
Communities Fund


Provides seed money for initiatives providing long-term impact

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Coastal Community Scholarship Program

Coastal Community Scholarship Program


Let us help you with $2,000 towards your post-secondary education

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Financial Literacy Workshops

Each One Teach One


Free financial literacy workshops facilitates by our employee volunteers

 
 
Community Funding Initiative

SPECIAL FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
Community Funding Initiative
 

Announcing one-time special funding for community initiatives!

In 2023, Coastal Community will contribute $1.6 million to benefit community initiatives and causes across the islands.

  • The one-time funds are due to an exceptionally strong year in 2022
  • The funds will make a visible & meaningful difference in our Island communities
  • Members will have input on allocating the funds
  • Details are still being worked out, so stay tuned for more information!
 

Improving financial literacy & strengthening local economies - Highlighted Partnerships


​Supporting and empowering good financial health for our members, clients and communities. Supporting stronger and economically diversified communities by keeping our efforts local.

Children's Health Foundation
 

Coastal Community champions children’s access to care across Vancouver Island

South Island Prosperity Partnership

Proud to sponsor the Prosperity Index which features data on more than 100 indicators

Vancouver Island Economic Alliance
 

 Sponsor of the State of the Island Economic Report which highlights economic trends on Vancouver Island

 
 

Community Stats & Facts


We’re committed to being a good corporate citizen and a good neighbour. Here’s what that looked like in 2019 alone:

 

$200K+

Given to support programs for Island youth

$90K

Donated for COVID-19 relief

$500K+

Given to community organizations

1,000

Young Entrepreneur students

 
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COASTAL COMMUNITY TENTS
 

Do you need a tent for your next event?

We believe in giving back and supporting community organizations. Speak to us about the no cost loan of a tent for your next special event!

  • 10x10 tents available in most regions
  • 20x20 tents available in limited regions
  • You pick up & set up the 10x10 tents
  • We cover the delivery cost & set up for the 20x20 tent
  • Fill out the application below to check availability!
 

IN OUR COMMUNITIES
 

It’s a super important way to connect with community and get those girls out there

 
Check out the amazing event CCCU scholarship winner Emmy Lan put on for young girls.

  • Emmy’s project is a great example of what our scholarship program is all about
  • Her Connecting Sister Shredders event inspires young girls to grow
  • A broad range of students can apply for post-secondary education support!
 

7TH PLAYER
 

Nominate your favourite young hockey player to be the 7th Player of the Game!

You can give a youngster between the ages of 5 and 10 the chance to skate with the Nanaimo Clippers, among other perks.

Investing in our future


​We’re happy to help Island youth with scholarships, leadership opportunities and financial education assistance.

Scholarships

Students have the chance at  educational funding plus the opportunity to implement community betterment initiatives.

Learn more about our scholarships >

YES! Camp

Sponsoring youth across the Islands to attend a leadership development summer camp.

Learn more about YES! Camp >

Young Entrepreneurs

This popular program helps children learn important business, financial and money management skills.

Learn more about Young Entrepreneurs >

 
 

 COMMUNITY FUNDING PROGRAMS
 

If your initiative supports healthier communities, we'd like to help!

 

  Apply for community funding

 

IN OUR COMMUNITIES

We're supporting a community event near you!

Stay tuned for more information about upcoming events and to see how we're helping to build healthier communities in your neighbourhood.