East Coast Credit Union received a $5,000 grant from Concentra Bank (“Concentra”) in support of the Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund. Through its annual Empowering Your Community campaign, Concentra invites Canadian credit unions to submit grant applications for exceptional community projects. The Fuel Fund offers emergency relief for members of the community of Antigonish who are in immediate need of financial support to heat their homes during the winter. Funding comes from donations made by community members and local organizations, including East Coast CU.
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Our commitments
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Giving back where it counts
As a co-operative, we are motivated by people not profits. Re-investing in our communities is at the heart of what we do. We proudly support our communities in a multitude of ways ensuring we all grow stronger together.
Chowder Challenge
East Coast Credit Union Chowder Challenge
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.
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Equity in education
We have proudly committed $87K to the NSCC Foundation over the next three years to fund programs focused on supporting students from underrepresented communities in our province, helping them thrive in their NSCC programs.
The East Coast Credit Union Spark Creativity Bursary is now accepting applications on the NSCC Awards site. Learn more below.
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A Better Life Foundation Partnership
Renowned Chef Mark Brand champions radical inclusion and everyday advocacy through A Better Life Foundation, focusing on food insecurity in our local communities. We are proud to sponsor a five-year commitment with Mark and his team here in Halifax. This partnership will provide countless meals through direct delivery, a food service window, and a token program at the Nook on Gottingen Street, along with a food waste recovery program. Follow our social media channels for updates on this important partnership into 2025.
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Do Some Good
Do Some Good is a social enterprise that cares about maximizing impact. Its mission is to bring individuals, community organizations and businesses together on one platform to build stronger local communities across Canada. Check out our Do Some Good page to discover the exciting ways we’re making a difference in our local communities! From volunteering to supporting local initiatives, see how we're giving back and inspiring positive change together!
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Women's Mentorship Program 2024
We recently hosted two Women's Mentorship Program delegates at East Coast. Credit union leaders in their own right, Evelyn and Agatha joined us from Kenya this past spring for 10 days to fully immerse themselves in a cultural and learning exchange. The Women's Mentorship Program stands as a beacon of empowerment for female Credit Union Managers worldwide contributing to a global network of co-operative professionals.
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The future of home care
As a collaboration among credit unions, East Coast led the charge in organizing a $100,000 donation to the VON for their new VON Connect platform. This software will allow the VON to provide more valuable care for clients in their own homes reducing the demand on our healthcare system in Nova Scotia. Cutting edge software, VON Connect will transform the way we deliver healthcare here at home.
Key community partners
Power in partnerships
Long-term partnerships allow us to work hand-in-hand with local organizations building better communities over simply writing cheques. Below are some of our key partners making big impacts in their regional communities.
L’Arche Cape Breton
We have been a proud supporter of L’Arche Cape Breton’s day programs since 2005—participating in fundraising events each year such as their famous Chowder Challenge and hosting an annual barbecue fundraiser. Over the years we have developed long-lasting friendships through this valuable partnership.
The North Grove
The North Grove is a vibrant community hub in Dartmouth North, offering programs, services, and spaces for people to connect through food, learning, and friendship. Our support of their Community Action Office supports individuals and families in advocating for public policies that promote community well-being.
CACL
The Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) located in Antigonish works to advance the full inclusion and human rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families. CACL leads the way in building an inclusive community by strengthening families, defending rights, and transforming communities into places where everyone belongs.
Supporting community leaders
We are proud to work with so many important organizations making impactful changes here in Nova Scotia every day.
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Program focus
Each One, Teach One
A no-obligation Canadian Credit Union program, volunteer East Coast staff deliver easy-to-understand community workshops on a variety of money management topics. From basic budgeting to home ownership, there is something for everyone in this program.
Sessions provide basic and plain language financial knowledge, without ties to any products or services, with the sole goal of empowering individuals to make the right financial decisions for themselves and their families. To learn more about this unique program and how we can work with your community group, use the link below to fill out our program inquiry form for your community group.
By clicking the button below, you will be directed to create a Do Some Good account to submit and track your Each One Teach One program inquiry.
Empowering Your Community campaign
Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEO’s by Atlantic Business Magazine
East Coast Credit Union is proud to share that our President & CEO, Ken Shea, was named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEO’s by Atlantic Business Magazine. Atlantic Business Magazine honours those with corporate leadership excellence and, in 2005, Atlantic Business Magazine launched its Top 50 CEO legacy program: The Hall of Fame awards. East Coast CU is excited to announce that Ken Shea has been inducted in the Top 50 CEO’s Hall of Fame after being a five-time Top 50 CEO award winner.
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