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July 20, 2022
Record-setting $177,270 invested into the community through Valley First Community Endowment
PENTICTON, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Valley First Community Endowment, is granting $177,270 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout the Okanagan, Thompson and… Continue Reading
December 3, 2021
Valley First, a Division of First West Credit Union with Central 1 Unveil Latest Digital Banking Experience on Forge Digital Banking Platform
PENTICTON, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Valley First Community Endowment, is granting $177,270 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout the Okanagan, Thompson and… Continue Reading
December 2, 2021
Valley First gives $75,000 to organizations that are “good for business” in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson Valley regions
PENTICTON, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Valley First Community Endowment, is granting $177,270 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout the Okanagan, Thompson and… Continue Reading
November 22, 2021
Valley First donates $20,000 for Princeton relief and recovery efforts
PENTICTON, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Valley First Community Endowment, is granting $177,270 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout the Okanagan, Thompson and… Continue Reading
September 3, 2021
Community rallies together to provide $61,225 to local charities through Valley First’s #CommentOfKindness
PENTICTON, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Valley First Community Endowment, is granting $177,270 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout the Okanagan, Thompson and… Continue Reading
July 16, 2021
Valley First comes together with members to support B.C. wildfire victims with $50,000 donation
PENTICTON, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Valley First Community Endowment, is granting $177,270 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout the Okanagan, Thompson and… Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Valley First seeking the public’s help to distribute $250,000 to local charities through #CommentsOfKindness
PENTICTON, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Valley First Community Endowment, is granting $177,270 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout the Okanagan, Thompson and… Continue Reading
April 15, 2021
$1 million community initiative launched to help our communities thrive
PENTICTON, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Valley First Community Endowment, is granting $177,270 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout the Okanagan, Thompson and… Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
Valley First donation sparks collaboration in support of the Lumby Library
PENTICTON, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Valley First Community Endowment, is granting $177,270 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout the Okanagan, Thompson and… Continue Reading
October 22, 2020
Simple actions can help prevent cybercrime, shares cybersecurity expert
PENTICTON, B.C. – The First West Foundation, through its Valley First Community Endowment, is granting $177,270 this year—a total of 20 grants— to deserving charities throughout the Okanagan, Thompson and… Continue Reading