1,221 employees
used their leadership abilities and professional skills to create capacity for local charities.
“I’ve packed boxes at the Surrey Food Bank many times, but when I heard that Food Banks BC was looking for a treasurer, I knew I had to raise my hand. It’s fulfilling to know I’ve been able to make a positive impact for them by using my financial and accounting knowledge and skills.”
Thanks a million
Thanks a million
With incredible support from our communities, members and employees, Valley First’s Feed the Valley program raised $1 million for local food banks four years ahead of schedule.
“I started volunteering at the local museum by painting some display cases during renovations. When museum staff learned I work at Valley First, they asked me to join their team as treasurer. I had no experience in that, but was interested in helping. It was a steep learning curve—I learned a lot, developed new skills and gave back to the community at the same time.”
269 community projects, 2041 employees, 8,375 hours
269 community projects, 2041 employees, 8,375 hours
Since 2007, our Make a Difference Days has been encouraging First West employees to volunteer in their community. Working in partnership with local non-profit agencies, employees are boots on the ground, ready to jump in and support a variety of projects, from sorting and distributing food at local food banks to painting walls and building fences.
“After learning about Soup Sisters from a friend, I knew it would be a great fit for me and would bring together my love for food and helping people. We partnered with Brodo Kitchen and started the Penticton chapter of Soup Sisters to benefit the South Okanagan Women in Need Society. I’ve loved every minute of being able to lead and help develop such an important initiative in Penticton.”