Community Involvement > Staff in Your Community

At Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union, we have always taken our role as a community credit union seriously. Our staff and directors are actively involved in communities and programs, which encourage the cultural, social, educational, and physical well being of our members and community.

At Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union we not only give money, we give of our time. The credit union encourages staff to provide volunteer services to community organizations and service clubs in their own communities. Credit union employees can be seen enthusiastically participating in local festivals and fundraising events, on social committees and sports teams, and with youth organizations.

We are proud of them all.

Listed are a few featured staff initiatives. Return to the section often for community initiative updates and see how the credit union is making a difference in your community.

Vans Filled with Food

SASCU staff members help Captain Glen Fraser and Fred Kotowsky load food for delivery to Salvation Army.

With the holidays approaching thoughts turn to celebrations with family and friends. SASCU staff wanted to do more this year to ensure others share in the joy of the season.

Leading up to the holidays, staff brought in food for area food banks. Each week, contributions had a different theme. First was breakfast for four, then lunch, followed by dinners and finally holiday dinners. All tolled, 1,450 food items were donated to the Salvation Army, Eagle Valley Community Resource Centre and Sorrento Food Banks by SASCU’s three branches. More than 240 meals for 240 people.

On top of food, staff took on some fundraisers. Sorrento Branch staff baked goodies and sold the treats. In Salmon Arm, a Jeans’ Day was organized where staff donated $5 to the food drive and then wore jeans for the day. SASCU’s Finance department created four expansive gift baskets full of holiday sweets and wares from businesses around town and raffled them off to staff. Proceeds came to $2,890 and cheques were presented to the food banks.

Working together, the 130 staff members at SASCU helped fill a few vans with food to make this holiday about family, friends and community.

Baking for the Food Bank

With times tight for many, staff at Sorrento Branch wanted to do their bit to help out. A Bake Sale was planned and held at the branch end of September. All staff baked something including the only male staff member - the Branch Manager. With the goodies sold to members and the community alike, staff raised over $700. Flour dusted off, a cheque was presented to the Sorrento Food Bank. Thanks to Sorrento Branch, members and the community for supporting this fundraiser.

SASCU – Where Community Giving is Part of Our Financial Equation