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July 20, 2022
Record-setting $199,113 invested into the community through Island Savings Community Endowment
DUNCAN, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Island Savings Community Endowment, is granting $199,113 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout Vancouver, Pender and Salt… Continue Reading
March 14, 2022
Newly launched First West Indigenous scholarship program helps pave the way for first-generation UVic student
DUNCAN, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Island Savings Community Endowment, is granting $199,113 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout Vancouver, Pender and Salt… Continue Reading
February 24, 2022
Island Savings announces $10,000 donation to the Cowichan Public Art Gallery
DUNCAN, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Island Savings Community Endowment, is granting $199,113 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout Vancouver, Pender and Salt… Continue Reading
December 3, 2021
Island Savings, a Division of First West Credit Union with Central 1 Unveil Latest Digital Banking Experience on Forge Digital Banking Platform
DUNCAN, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Island Savings Community Endowment, is granting $199,113 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout Vancouver, Pender and Salt… Continue Reading
December 2, 2021
Island Savings gives $67,000 to organizations that are “good for business” on Vancouver Island and throughout the Southern Gulf Islands
DUNCAN, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Island Savings Community Endowment, is granting $199,113 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout Vancouver, Pender and Salt… Continue Reading
September 3, 2021
Community rallies together to provide $92,275 to local charities through Island Savings’ #CommentsOfKindness
DUNCAN, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Island Savings Community Endowment, is granting $199,113 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout Vancouver, Pender and Salt… Continue Reading
July 16, 2021
Island Savings comes together with members to support B.C. wildfire victims with $50,000 donation
DUNCAN, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Island Savings Community Endowment, is granting $199,113 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout Vancouver, Pender and Salt… Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Island Savings seeking the public’s help to distribute $250,000 to local charities through #CommentsOfKindness
DUNCAN, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Island Savings Community Endowment, is granting $199,113 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout Vancouver, Pender and Salt… Continue Reading
June 8, 2021
Local organizations come together to help Windsor Plywood employees
DUNCAN, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Island Savings Community Endowment, is granting $199,113 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout Vancouver, Pender and Salt… Continue Reading
April 15, 2021
$1 million community initiative launched to help our communities thrive
DUNCAN, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Island Savings Community Endowment, is granting $199,113 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout Vancouver, Pender and Salt… Continue Reading