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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
VICTORIA, B.C- Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, recently launched a scholarship and bursary program aimed at supporting Indigenous students with their post-secondary studies. Thus far, the… Continue Reading
February 24, 2022
Island Savings announces $10,000 donation to the Cowichan Public Art Gallery
DUNCAN, B.C.- The Cowichan Public Art Gallery Society is delighted to announce that Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, has made a donation of $10,000 aimed at… 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, BC, December 3, 2021 – Central 1 is pleased to announce the successful launch of the latest versions of Online Banking, Mobile App and Small Business on the Forge Digital Banking Platform. Achieved with First West… 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- Over four weeks, donations are being distributed by Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, to organizations that help our local businesses keep growing. These gifts of support are… Continue Reading
September 3, 2021
Community rallies together to provide $92,275 to local charities through Island Savings’ #CommentsOfKindness
DUNCAN, B.C. – Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, and its philanthropic partner, First West Foundation are donating $92,275 to 261 local charities throughout Vancouver Island and… Continue Reading
July 16, 2021
Island Savings comes together with members to support B.C. wildfire victims with $50,000 donation
DUNCAN, B.C. –First West Credit Union and its local divisions Island Savings, Valley First, Envision Financial and Enderby & District Financial, have made a combined donation of $40,000 to Food… Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Island Savings seeking the public’s help to distribute $250,000 to local charities through #CommentsOfKindness
DUNCAN, B.C. – Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, and its philanthropic partner, First West Foundation, has launched the second phase of its Simple Generosity program—#CommentsOfKindness. The program encourages the… Continue Reading
June 8, 2021
Local organizations come together to help Windsor Plywood employees
SALT SPRING ISLAND, B.C. – After a devasting fire at Windsor Plywood has left many employees temporarily out of work, local businesses have stepped up to help. Island Savings, a division of First… Continue Reading
April 15, 2021
$1 million community initiative launched to help our communities thrive
DUNCAN, B.C. – Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union is helping to bring $1 million dollars of community support to British Columbia communities in 2021. Their Simple Generosity program will grant money to recipients in four key areas of family,… Continue Reading