Coastal Community champions Island children’s access to care $10,704 donation to Children’s Health Foundation helps fund health programs

Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU) believes in helping Island young people thrive.

The largest Vancouver Island-based financial provider recently put this belief into action with a $10,704 donation to the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island.

The Foundation has invested in the health of Island kids for more than 90 years, focusing on early childhood development, youth mental health, and children and youth living with complex needs.

CCCU’s donation will go the Kids First Fund, which supports dozens of programs, services and initiatives across Vancouver Island and the surrounding islands.

According to Veronica Carroll, CEO at Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, the funds will be allocated to the areas of greatest need, choosing from programs like Bear Essentials.

The Foundation partners with Help Fill A Dream for this initiative to offer financial support for everything from insulin pumps to wheelchair lifts.

“We are so grateful to Coastal Community Credit Union and its team for this generous donation! This amount will go such a long way in supporting the health care of Island kids, youth, and their families in areas where they need it most. We feel tremendously inspired when we see local teams like this come together to raise money and give back locally. It warms our hearts and makes a great impact!” says Carroll.

CCCU raised the funds through a recent speaking event with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva and the credit union’s Fundraising Friday program.

The voluntary program allows CCCU’s employees to give back to the community by donating $2.00 per paycheque to provide support for a registered charity or community organization.

Participation comes with a great perk—employees can sport jeans or other casual wear on Fridays.

Anyone wanting to learn more about the Children’s Health Foundation can visit www.islandkidsfirst.com   email info@islandkidsfirst.com  or call 250-940-4950.

Media contact: Gerry Weaver | Communications, Coastal Community Credit Union | 1.888.741.1010