Keeping our communities strong and vibrant

Learn how we're helping close to home.

Strengthening our Island communities is important to us

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Community Investment Fund

Local support for smaller initiatives that provide a community benefit

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Relief & Resiliency Fund

Supporting local not-for-profit community organizations deal with the effects of COVID-19

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Coastal Community Scholarship Program

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

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Each One Teach One

Free financial literacy workshops facilitates by our employee volunteers

7th Player​​ Nanaimo Clippers

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

You can give a youngster in the U6, U7, U8 or U9 divisions the chance to skate with the Nanaimo Clippers, among other perks. 

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.

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Children's Health Foundation
 

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

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South Island Prosperity Partnership

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

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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

5800+

In employee volunteer hours

$500K+

Given to community organizations

1,000

Young Entrepreneur students

Young Entrepreneurs

IN OUR COMMUNITIES

He was able to learn the ins and outs of starting a business from beginning to end

Duncan student Riley took his business skills to the next level through PowerPlay Young Entrepeneurs. 

  • The enterprising student created Zany Bird Pencils through the program
  • He presented his product at SFU’s 10th annual Opportunity Fest
  • He won the Junior Innovator award and a cash prize!

Investing in our future


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

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Scholarships

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

Learn more about our scholarships >

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YES! Camp

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

Learn more about YES! Camp >

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Young Entrepreneurs

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

Learn more about Young Entrepreneurs >

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


 Apply for community funding

IN OUR COMMUNITIES
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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.