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Prince Edward Island Credit Unions are locally owned and operated full-service financial institutions that take pride in being part of the community. Credit Unions are part of a strong national/international movement but our commitment begins at home to provide our members with a means of securing their future and making a better way of life through wise use of financial services. Through donations and sponsorships, Credit Unions enable local community groups and organizations to remain active.
Here are just a few of our activities within our communities:
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Community
We invite friends, family and visitors alike to join us in the Western most part of Prince Edward Island over the summer for the many festivals and celebrations. In some cases, they are simply times to enjoy good fun and camaraderie but in some cases they are fundraisers for community causes. As a part of our role in community development, your credit union helps support those events that promote our overall community and/or raise monies for community projects by making donations of product or providing sponsorships. Tignish Credit Union was a major sponsor for the Potato Blossom Golf Tournament held at the Mill River Golf Course in June, a major sponsor for the Red Clay Blue Grass Festival and the Irish Folk Festival planned for July and August in Tignish as well as providing prizes for many of the golfing fundraisers held at St Felix Golf course.
Everyone remembers the local festivals for their local spirit and warmth. Be sure to check out the dates for the Irish Moss Festival in Tignish, the Prince County Exhibition in Alberton and all the community days from Miminegash to North Cape to Northport along with the Parish picnics and music festivals. Many who have allowed the extra time to visit West Prince have often commented that it was the hilight of their trip so don’t miss out.
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation is currently the only source of ongoing funding for equipment for the QEH. Medical equipment is extremely expensive and must be upgraded to meet the demands of technology. Every dollar raised from the 21 Hour Equipment Drive goes to purchase much-needed medical equipment. Each year, through various fundraising activities, PEI Credit Unions raised funds to help this worthy cause.
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IWK Telethon
Annually the IWK Grace Health Centre hosts the Telethon for Children throughout the Maritimes. Dollars raised go to priority equipment purchases, the provision of research into childhood disease and illness, and support of special programs like bilingual services, child life services and pastoral care. This year PEI Credit Unions raised $6000.00.
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The Children's Wish Foundation
Once again this year, PEI Credit Unions will be the title sponsor for the Credit Union Golf for Wishes tournament held at Mill River Resort.
The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada Prince Edward Island Chapter relies solely on the generosity of people, who through donations and fundraisers, enable the Foundation to continue their work of granting the wishes of Island children between the ages of three and eighteen who have been diagnosed with a high risk, life threatening illness.
The Credit Unions of Prince Edward Island have sponsored the Credit Union Golf for Wishes tournament and have helped with raising over $100,000 for the Foundation.
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4-H Canada
Credit Unions over the last number of years have sponsored the Young Speakers for Agriculture competition which gives the Island's top 4-H speakers the opportunity to travel to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair to compete at the national level. Our sponsorship assists in the travel and accommodation costs for the speakers. The 2004 provincial winner was Catherine Colodey of Clyde River. Catherine went on to win nationally at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair where she beat out twenty-seven other participants from nine provinces.
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Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame
PEI Credit Unions have been supporting the Junior Achievement Business hall of Fame since 2000. The Business Hall of Fame pays tribute to PEI business people for their outstanding and enduring contribution to business development. The Hall of Fame banquet provides a major fundraiser for the continuance of Junior Achievement programs.
Junior Achievement is dedicated to teaching young people about the principles and dynamics of business and the Canadian and global economic systems. Over 2000 students in schools across PEI participate in the program.
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Allied Youth
PEI Credit Unions have been the corporate sponsor of Allied Youth for the past 12 years, donating a total of $153,000 to the organization.
Allied Youth is an International young peoples' organization, which promotes education, involvement and personal growth. There are over 1,500 members across PEI.
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Coaches Association of PEI
Through the sponsorship of Prince Edward Island Credit Unions, the Coaches Association of PEI recognizes and honors outstanding contributions by coaches (at the grassroots level) to the people of the province through their coaching activities, its benefits to athletes, sport and community.
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