KS Community Foundation Announces New Grants

Kootenay Savings takes great pride in being part of the fabric of the Kootenays and is dedicated to helping build communities across the region, including our Community Foundation's recent announcement of $44,700 in new grants and $37,600 in camp sponsorships, educational awards and endowments to local youth.

To read the full story, including a complete list of the recent recipients and benefitting projects, please click here.

Community Leadership Awards: Trail Branch & I.T. Dept.

Thank you to the Trail & District United Way for honouring our Trail Branch and Information Technology Department with Community Leadership Awards for their efforts in helping raise awareness and funds for the United Way!

Financial Service Advisor, Deb Field, (far left) recently accepted the awards on behalf of Kootenay Savings at the charitable organization’s Annual General Meeting.  

Congratulations to our fellow honourees; the United Steelworkers (Jodi LeSergent), United Steelworkers Local 9705 (Chuck Macklon) and BC Hydro (Deborah Monteith).

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To learn more about the Trail & District United Way, please visit www.traildistrictunitedway.com. 

KASLO BRANCH: Fundraising BBQ for Helping Hand Trust

On Saturday, July 13, our Kaslo Branch is hosting a fundraising BBQ in support of HELPING HAND TRUST, whose mission is to assist individuals with travelling expenses related to medical appointments.

Please join us for lunch and help us help the Trust continue to give back to those in need!  For more information, please contact the branch at 250-353-2217 or kaslobranch@kscu.com.

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Win an M&M Meat Shops Prize Pack!

Get ready for summer BBQ season!  Our Centralized Lending Department is currently selling raffle tickets for the chance to win an M&M Meat Shops Prize Pack with cooler, with all proceeds from the raffle supporting the Greater Trail Salvation Army’s Christmas Family Sponsorship Program.  

Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10, with the prize draw taking place on Friday, July 5th. Get your tickets today, before they're gone!

For more info, please contact 250.368.2882, or email at centralized-lending@kscu.com.

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NEW DENVER BRANCH: Fundraising BBQ for Hospice Society

On Friday, June 28, our New Denver Branch is hosting a fundraising BBQ in support of the New Denver Hospice Society.

The goal of the Hospice Society is to initiate and follow through with measures to improve the quality of life for persons in the community who are terminally ill.  Care, support and follow-up are also provided for families.

Please join us for lunch and help us help the Hospice Society meet their goals.  For more more information, please contact the branch at 250-358-2217 or newdenverbranch@kscu.com.