At Williams Lake and District Credit Union, giving back is one of our core values. And it goes far beyond donations and sponsorships.
We endeavor toward a social profit that is shared with our communities. On this page you can learn about some of the ways we give back. If you want to learn more about social responsibility within the credit union movement, check out this article.
Bursaries are one way that Williams Lake and District Credit Union supports the education of members, living our co-operative principle of education, training and information. Annually, we provide a total of $6,500 in bursaries to students graduating from secondary school in the Credit Union's communities. Recipients must meet the Ministry of Education's requirements for secondary school graduation and must be a member of WLDCU, or the child of a WLDCU member. Information on the application process is available through your local secondary school.
In addition to direct bursaries, Williams Lake and District Credit Union is proud to support the Credit Union Foundation of BC with an annual contribution of 10¢ per member. The Credit Union Foundation of BC provides direct financial support to BC students displaying a financial need. In 2019, the Foundation provided financial support totaling more than $148,000!
The Foundation receives applications during 3 intake periods throughout the year:
If starting:
Applications open:
Application deadline:
Award notice:
Fall semester
September 1
October 15
Mid-December
Winter semester
January 10
February 15
Mid-March
Spring/Summer semester
May 1
June 15
Mid-July
To learn more about the Foundation, or to apply for a bursary, visit their website.
Sponsorship and Donations
Williams Lake and District Credit Union is a proud supporter of community events and organization. Each of our branches oversees a donation and sponsorship budget to support events and organizations making an impact in our local communities. Does your organization or event need a helping hand? Reach out to your local Branch Manager to find out how to apply for support.
Our staff love volunteering with local community organizations, and we love supporting them in doing so! Recently we started providing our staff with up to 15 paid hours of volunteerism time during the year to show our commitment to volunteerism. Do you have an event that needs volunteer support? Reach out to your local Branch Manager to see if we can be of assistance.
During the 2019 year, our staff volunteered with a number of organizations and events, including:
Credit Union Foundation of BC
BC SPCA
Local School PACs
KidSport
Rotary International
Local Chambers of Commerce
Girl Guides of Canada
Local Soccer Clubs
P.A.R.T.Y. Program
TRU Grit Gala
Williams Lake Studio Theatre
Deni House and Senior's Village
Local Dry Grads
Williams Lake Stampede
Williams Lake Downtown BIA
Local Hockey Clubs
Financial Literacy
Williams Lake and District Credit Union is proud to have several team members who are certified Each One, Teach One coaches. Each One, Teach One is a series of plain language financial literacy workshops presented by knowledgeable Credit Union employees. These workshops are not sales pitches, but rather workshops that seek to empower individuals to make the best financial decisions for themselves and their families.
Coaches from Williams Lake and District Credit Union have presented workshops at local schools and seniors' clubs, and we're always looking for opportunities to present these valuable workshops. If your organization would like to host a workshop, please reach out to your local branch to arrange one today. Sessions generally range from 60 to 90 minutes in length and there are 17 different topics to choose from:
Introduction to Basic Banking
Introduction to Basic Budgeting
Why Filing Taxes is a Good Idea
Credit Cards and Prepaid Cards
Loans You Don't Want
Loans: Costs and Obligations
Debt Smarts
Building a Healthy Credit History
Identity Theft and Fraud Protection
RRSPs and TFSAs
Introduction to RESPs
Understanding Contracts
Seniors Financial Abuse Prevention
Home Readiness: Renting vs. Owning
Home Readiness: Cost of Ownership
Home Readiness: Finding the Right Home
Home Readiness: Professional Help
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