Community Programs
Please note that our community programs like financial literacy outreach, various events, scholarships or sponsorship and donations may be affected while we monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. We will update members via our website and other communications channels as often as possible. If you have a community need that you feel we should be aware of please email community@firstcu.ca and a member of our team will be in touch.
We are very proud of our community involvement and strive to deliver programs that strengthen the well-being of our communities and make a meaningful impact.
Visit our Facebook page, to see up-to-date news about our community programs and the events that we are part of!
In 2015 we celebrated our inaugural Community Impact Day, where we closed all of our branches from 2 to 5pm so that we could volunteer in our communities. In those 3 hours we volunteered a total of 420 hours and served 22 different non-profit organizations.
Based on the overwhelming positive feedback that we received from our members, staff, and the non-profit organizations, we have since made Community Impact Day an annual event.
Why do we celebrate Community Impact Day?
The purpose of our organization is to strengthen the well-being of our member-clients and make a meaningful community impact. Community Impact Day is an opportunity to lend a hand and show our gratitude to some of the remarkable non-profit organizations that work every day for the benefit of others.
Over the past few years we have volunteered many organizations, including:
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Please be advised that this program is currently on hold for the 2020 year. Updates will be posted to this page as soon as possible.
First Credit Union offers an annual CULEAD Young Leaders Program for graduating grade 12 students planning to further their education. Participants receive practical work experience and mentoring from business professionals on a wide range of topics that will help them prepare for their future careers. Upon the successful completion of the program, students are awarded a cash scholarship of $2,000.
Each One, Teach One
Financial Literacy is the first step toward establishing healthy financial habits. We are offering Each One, Teach One workshops to support individuals in their quest for knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve financial well-being and positively impact generations to come.
Watch for more on these financial literacy workshops coming to a community near you!
To Host an Each One, Teach One Workshop: Register Here.
Each One, Teach One Session Topics Include:
01 - Introduction To Basic Banking
02 - Introduction To Basic Budgeting
03 - Why Filing Taxes In Canada Is A Good Idea
04 - Credit Cards And Prepaid Cards
05 - Loans You Don’t Want
06 - Loans: Costs And Obligations
07 - Debt Smarts
08 - Building A Healthy Credit History
09 - Identity Theft And Fraud Prevention
10 - RRSPs And TFSAs
11 - Introduction To Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
12 - Understanding Contracts
13 - Financial Wellness For Seniors
14 - Home-Readiness: Renting Vs. Owning
15 - The Cost Of Homeownership
16 - Choosing The Right Home
17 - Getting Professional Help To Buy A Home
We are pleased to participate in the Each One, Teach One program with credit unions across Canada. Read more about this collaboration.
