Our people are our pride.
Every year in June, Pride Month is celebrated across the world. Beyond celebrating the beautiful spectrum of gender and sexuality and electrifying rainbow parades; Pride is about creating safe spaces,…
How Prosper Canada helps Canadians living in poverty overcome financial barriers.
Across the country, people are struggling with difficult financial realities. In a 2022 poll, 31% of Canadians reported that they didn’t make enough money each month to cover their bills…
3 things you might not know about Lunar New Year.
Lunar New Year is a time for family reunions and hope for the coming year. The holiday marks the start of the new year of China’s traditional lunisolar calendar, but…
Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Intention
As we head into fall, we are approaching a national holiday on the calendar that has a very different purpose than other holidays we observe. September 30 marks the second…
Finding real purpose: Supporting equitable access to education and training
The nature of work is changing in Canada and across the globe. Automation, digitization and globalization mean that new skills are in-demand. But let’s be real, when it comes to…
Finding real purpose: Championing equitable and inclusive employment in our communities.
After years of training and experience in their country of origin, skilled newcomers to Canada quickly discover that working in their field comes with overwhelming challenges. This particularly affects licensed…
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an official day of celebration to recognize and honour the achievements, history, and rich cultures of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. On this day,…
Partnering for youth mental health.
May 2nd marks the Canadian Mental Health Association’s 71st Annual Mental Health Week. Coast Capital is joining communities, schools and workplaces across the country to #GetReal about mental health. The…
Coast Capital ranks platinum in the first ever Social Purpose Rating report.
At Coast Capital, we’re driven by our purpose to build better futures together. And we admire other corporations and co-operatives that not only say, but do good things that make…
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We turned your bills into holiday gifts
Holiday cheer is meant to be shared. So, we asked our followers how they would treat a loved one if they didn’t have to pay one of their bills. After…
Our members helped make a $6 million impact in 2019
Here at Coast Capital Savings, we believe youth are our future. That’s why we’re investing in programs that are helping to bridge the gap between young people and their financial…
Meet the 2019 Vancouver Island Youth Community Council
The Coast Capital Youth Community Councils empower young leaders to make investments in local youth initiatives. In 2018, the Community Councils allocated $1.6 million in grants to 109 youth-serving organizations. But that’s…
