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We follow the lead of our members and support the causes you care about. Our community funding covers local economic development, community wellbeing, education, health and wellness, and environmental stewardship as key areas of focus.
We have partnered with Do Some Good to power our online community funding application process. By clicking the button below, you will be directed to create a Do Some Good account to submit and track your application. Do Some Good is a useful tool for any community organization looking to get funding and ultimately, get noticed!
East Coast Credit Union, A Better Life Foundation, and Upward Mobility Kitchens have joined forces to create the Upward Kitchen and Cafe at The Nook. This collaborative community impact project provides healthy, chef-inspired meals to community members in need through a food service window, token program, and direct delivery.
After proven success on the West Coast, we have partnered with A Better Life Foundation and Upward Mobility Kitchens to bring this innovative food recovery project to Halifax. The initiative creates thoughtful, healthy, and accessible meals, incorporating food typically destined for waste through the Waste Not Want Not Initiative. This initiative not only addresses hunger, but the issue of food waste in our communities knowing that we can feed so many more people by reevaluating our food waste habits.
East Coast Credit Union is providing $150,000 per year over the next five years to the program. A long-term commitment, East Coast Credit Union's support will have an annual impact of:
In addition to funding this important work, we have been providing weekly volunteer support in the kitchen. Our employee volunteers have been proudly peeling potatoes and chopping carrots as an integral part of this social impact project. Being directly involved in the operation of the program has brought a deeper connection for both organizations.
East Coast Credit Union members can play a crucial role in supporting this cause. You can volunteer your time, donate funds, purchase tokens for community partners, or simply spread awareness about the initiative. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, helps us make a difference in the lives of those in our community. Thank you for being an essential part of our mission to use business as a force for good. Your support truly makes a significant difference in our community.
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East Coast Credit Union has been partnering with L'Arche Cape Breton for twenty years supporting their community inclusion programs. Our Chowder Challenge has been a tasty way to bring funds and attention to their organization in the community. Always getting our hands dirty, the team supports with volunteer time making the event an annual success.
Nova Scotia Summerfest has been an annual highlight to our donation and sponsorship calendar. As the presenting sponsor of this celebration of summer, the event not only champions local music, food, and business, funds are reinvested in the local community for musical education and appreciation. See us next year in Antigonish.
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