Local credit union receives prestigious award

Valley Credit Union is the recent recipient of the Coady Award for Community Involvement.

The prestigious Coady Award honours the credit union or caisse populaire in Atlantic Canada that best exemplifies leadership, support, and involvement in its community. The award (originally known as the Merit Award) has been presented annually since 1954, with the winner being selected by the corporate social responsibility committee of Atlantic Central’s Board.

The award is named after Dr. Moses Coady, a pioneer and key founder in the national co-operative movement who encouraged his followers to strive for a meaningful economic democracy that would permit the higher social activities of mankind.

Credit unions reflect the values of Dr. Coady by demonstrating their care for, and support of, their local communities through co-operative economic development, education, philanthropy, and involvement.

Highlights of Valley Credit Union’s 2020 community support include:

• Donation to school breakfast programs throughout the Annapolis Valley

• Donation to food banks throughout the Annapolis Valley

• Fundraisers, donation, and participation in the One Team for Mental Health walk in support of Kingston Greenwood Mental Health

• Fundraisers, donation, and participation in the Coldest Night of the Year walk in support of Open Arms

• Donation to VON Annapolis Valley

• Sponsorship of Valley Regional Hospital Foundation’s Comfort Program

• Grant in support of Kingston Greenwood Mental Health

• Multi-year support agreement for the Flower Cart Group’s Building Opportunity campaign

• Multi-year support agreement for Credit Union Centre, Credit Union Rec Complex and Valley Drive-In