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Lending a Helping Hand
Lending a Helping Hand
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
Vision Credit Union (VSU) is once again offering up to $10,000 for rural charitable and non-profit organizations in its 24 branch communities.
Last year alone, the Helping Hands Grant benefitted over 25 organizations, including Two Hills Fire & Rescue as well as the Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity, which received $10,000 each.
“Last year was a great success with 26 organizations across Vision’s branch network receiving more than $200,000 in grants. We’re proud to support so many charitable groups that are helping to build an even stronger rural Alberta,” said Steve Friend, CEO of Vision Credit Union.
Applications can be submitted for any funding amount up to a maximum of $10,000 per grant for specific capital projects (not operational funding). They will be reviewed by the Helping Hand Grants committee, which is comprised of Vision Credit Union’s CEO and Board. Grant applications will be evaluated based on the project’s benefit to people and the community.
Applications can be submitted for any funding amount up to a maximum of $10,000 per grant for specific capital projects (not operational funding). They will be reviewed by the Helping Hand Grants committee, which is comprised of Vision Credit Union’s CEO and Board. Grant applications will be evaluated based on the project’s benefit to people and the community.
Grants are open to non-members as well as Vision members. This year, organizations can submit their applications and supporting materials via Vision Credit Union’s online grant management page.
Vision Credit Union Ltd. is a community credit union with over 37,000 members across Alberta. Over the past 75 years, Vision has evolved from a single branch in Camrose with assets of $178, to become the province’s second-largest credit union with assets over $2.3 Billion and branches in 24 rural Alberta communities.
