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September 14, 2023
New leader for Valley First as Simon Mills takes the helm
PENTICTON, B.C. — Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, is pleased to announce that Simon Mills has been appointed president. Mills will lead the Valley First personal,… Continue Reading
August 21, 2023
Valley First donates $35,000 to support wildfire victims and immediate relief efforts
PENTICTON, B.C. – Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, today announced a combined donation totalling $32,500 to help individuals and families impacted by the ongoing wildfire situation… Continue Reading
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, 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
Valley First gives $75,000 to organizations that are “good for business” in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson Valley regions
VERNON, B.C.- Over four weeks, donations of $10,000 to $25,000 are being distributed by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, to organizations that help our local businesses keep… Continue Reading
November 22, 2021
Valley First donates $20,000 for Princeton relief and recovery efforts
PRINCETON, B.C. –Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union has announced a donation of $20,000 to the Princeton Flood Relief Fund established by the Community Foundation of the… Continue Reading
September 3, 2021
Community rallies together to provide $61,225 to local charities through Valley First’s #CommentOfKindness
PENTICTON, B.C. – Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, and its philanthropic partner, First West Foundation are donating $61,225 to 180 local charities throughout the Okanagan, Similkameen… Continue Reading
July 16, 2021
Valley First comes together with members to support B.C. wildfire victims with $50,000 donation
PENTICTON, B.C. –First West Credit Union and its local divisions Valley First, Envision Financial, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial, have made a combined donation of $40,000 to Food… Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Valley First seeking the public’s help to distribute $250,000 to local charities through #CommentsOfKindness
PENTICTON, B.C. – Valley First, 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
April 15, 2021
$1 million community initiative launched to help our communities thrive
PENTICTON, B.C. – Valley First, 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