Do Some Good

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, offers British Columbians throughout the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson valleys innovative products, an extensive branch...

331 employees on Do Some Good

We're committed to giving back to the community!
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507 Bernard Avenue

Kelowna, British Columbia

V1Y 6N9

250-487-7337

http://www.valleyfirst.com

community@valleyfirst.com

Causes we care about

Top company causes

Food & Nutrition
Social Services
Financial Literacy

Top employee causes

Animal Welfare
Food & Nutrition
Health & Well-being
Environment
Community and Economic Development

Animal Welfare
Food & Nutrition
Health & Well-being
Environment
Community and Economic Development

Organizations our employees volunteer with

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Our average annual contributions

$698K

Dollars Donated

5K

Hours Logged by Employees

$103K

Monetary Equivalent of Hours

Social Mission

Our social, environmental and people practices are integral to strengthening our communities and ensuring that in years to come, our credit union, our members and employees, live, work and play in a healthy and sustainable community.

Some of the organizations we support

Meals on Wheels

PacificSport Okanagan

KCR Community Resources

Enactus Okanagan College

Kamloops Food Bank

CANSave Enactus Okanagan College

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What people are saying about us

Valley First is a wonderful community-minded organization with wonderful staff. We have had the pleasure of receiving their support to achieve our mission of cultivating community through local food. Their support has helped us continue to ensure that more people in the Okanagan access healthy fruits and vegetables, that less food is wasted, and that more people are connected to their local food system. Thanks to them, we were able to provide more opportunities for a meaningful and inclusive volunteer experience. How wonderful to be able to mobilize some of the most vulnerable people in our community to take part in a healthy community activity! Thank you so much for all that you do Valley First!

A number of Valley First staff have supported us this Fall with our Financial Literacy programs. All the volunteers from Valley First are awesome! Smart, committed, and well-prepared to make a difference in our local community for Okanagan-area teens. JABC is proud to have such a great support from Valley First employees, we always look forward to seeing them in the classroom!

It is great to see a Good Company, such as Valley First, giving back to their local community. Local acts of kindness, volunteerism and donations help to make our country the amazing place that it is today. A big thanks to Valley First for their contributions to building a stronger and more connected community.

Stories of our community involvement

Local Good

14d

Do Some Good is so proud to celebrate International Credit Union Week 2020 alongside the amazing Credit Unions we work with!

We're inspired by how deeply rooted community giving is in Credit Union DNA. To celebrate this week and International Credit Union Day, we're excited to welcome SASCU to the Do Some Good family!

“[Credit Union Day] is a day where we recognize the impact Credit Unions have in our community," said Barry Delaney, CEO, SASCU Financial Group. "This year, we are joining Do Some Good to highlight our role as a credit union in strengthening our communities. Our participation in Do Some Good also allows non-profits in our area to join the platform for free!”

If you're a Credit Union, learn how Do Some Good can help you! https://lnkd.in/gzCEf5W.

Thank you to our Credit Union Community Partners!
Prospera Credit Union, Interior Savings, First West Foundation, Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, Enderby & District Financial, a division of First West CU, Island Savings a division of First West Credit Union

And more Credit Unions we're proud to support!
SASCU, Fusion Credit Union, FirstOntario Credit Union, Aldergrove Credit Union, Sunrise Credit Union, Tandia Financial Credit Union, Coastal Community Credit Union, G&F Financial Group, Central 1

#CUDifference #ICUDay #creditunion #community

Jackey Zellweger

14d

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, is proud to support Mamas for Mamas Sustainable Nourishment Program with a SimpleGenerosity $500 grant. We are thrilled to help Mamas for Mamas expand and sustain their farm operations to meet the high demand of fresh food hampers for local families.

Have an idea for a community initiative, program or event? Apply on Do Some Good today for a grant of up to $500.

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union

1mo

The Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union team spent a sunny morning this week Making a Difference supporting our friends at Okanagan Fruit Tree Project Society. We harvested 1500 lbs of yummy apples, boxed them up and delivered them to local schools for their hot lunch and breakfast programs. Thank you Okanagan Fruit Tree Project Society for contributing to the well-being of students in our community.

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union

2mo

Knitting needles were clacking in the early days of #COVID19 as teams across the region and with our partners, Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union and Island Savings a division of First West Credit Union came together to support young parents at @ymcaokanagan. 18 littles received a handmade blanket. Read more about how we make meaningful impact in our community! https://bit.ly/3jnv9uj

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union

3mo

Supporting our community

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union and First West Foundation are pleased to send a $500 donation to Desert Valley Hospice Society to kickstart their fundraising activities. Join us and donate today!

Name of Charity

Desert Valley Hospice Society

Tell us about your charity and how the community can help your organization

Desert Valley Hospice Society is committed to supporting excellence in the delivery of hospice palliative care and end-of-life services for residents of the communities of Oliver, Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls. The goal of end of life care is the same regardless of setting: to ensure the best possible quality of life for clients and their families. Supporting people so that they can have a 'good finish' is our key priority. Desert Valley Hospice Society’s mission is to make the journey a little easier for anyone with a life-limiting illness. Our programs and services are not simply intended for those very near death; anyone with any life-limiting condition, as well as the individual’s family is welcome to access our support services. These services include grief and bereavement support, palliative massage, companionship, grief support and the weekly Supportive Care Day Program. Our various events supported by the generous donations from our communities are used to help further our programming and mission.

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https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/desert...

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union

3mo

An outstanding volunteer with Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society since 2006, Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union is proud to recognize Alex Carr with a $1,000 SimpleGenerosity Volunteer Award!

A retired math and physics educator, Alex generously contributes hundreds of hours, teaching learners English, math and physics; his expertise and passion for education is invaluable to our organisation. In addition to his time spent as a volunteer tutor (5 days a week), Alex is a past board member and board president of Project Literacy.

Alex is certainly a volunteer that spreads Simple Generosity throughout our community every day of the week!

Congratulations Alex and thank you for leading in our community!

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union

3mo

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union is sending high 5’s and kudos to SimpleGenerosity Volunteer Award recipient Bryon Johnstad!

Byron has been volunteering as an English tutor with Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society for more than five years. He has helped many new comers to Kelowna improve their literacy skills so they have a better opportunity for a successful life in Canada.

Byron is an exceptional person--kind and caring and always doing something extra for his Learners. Byron also volunteers at many Project Literacy fundraising events and he often donates holiday decor to the Learning Centre, which he makes himself; drawing on his Masters in Fine Arts degree!

Thank you Byron for being an outstanding person and volunteer!

United Way Southern Interior BC

4mo

United Way Southern Interior BC announced today the recipients of a new grant stream designed to address the emerging and sustainability needs of charities dealing with COVID-19. United Way partnered with Interior Savings, the Community Foundations of the North and South Okanagan, and Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, to provide funding for six recipients of the Sustainable Recovery Grant.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the charitable sector and this funding stream will provide entrepreneurial coaching and support for charities, focused on building sustainability and resilience in four areas: operations, people, impact and revenue.

Congrats to all 2020 RECIPIENTS:
HOPE Outreach (Kelowna & Vernon)
IndigenEYEZ (entire Okanagan)
Kelowna Women’s Shelter
Okanagan Fruit Tree Project (Kelowna & Penticton)
South Okanagan Recope Society (Summerland)
Vernon and District Association for Community Living: Venture Training
Read the entire media release: https://unitedwaysibc.com/srg_recipients_announ...

First West Foundation

4mo

Our third wave of Community Response Funds is hitting British Columbia mailboxes with another $121,120 going out to 15 charitable organizations. Since the First West Foundation launched the Response Fund in May, $476,820 has been granted to organizations focused on basic needs and food security in Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union, Enderby & District Financial, a division of First West CU, Island Savings a division of First West Credit Union and Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union regions. Combined with annual granting, a total of $1,164,440 has been infused into communities across BC so far this year.

SimpleGenerosity

4mo

Congratulations to SimpleGenerosity recipient Bob Terry for his outstanding community leadership. Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union is proud to make a $1,000 donation in Bob’s name to the Keremeos Seniors Activity Centre.

Bob is an amazing community leader, spending hours volunteering at the Senior Centre helping out with computer education, training and repairs. Bob also spends his time with the Keremeos Garden Club looking after the hanging flower baskets on Main Street and flower beds in front of the Visitors Centre.

He recently donated his time and materials to make new May Poles for the local school. Seeing what was left of old maypoles, looking at pictures online, and using his own ingenuity, Bob created two brand new maypoles and donated them to the school!

Thank you, Bob for your generosity to your neighbourhood and the Village of Keremeos.

We're committed to giving back to the community!
View the Pledge

507 Bernard Avenue

Kelowna, British Columbia

V1Y 6N9

250-487-7337

http://www.valleyfirst.com

community@valleyfirst.com

Causes we care about

Top company causes