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…
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: An employee perspective.
As trauma, discrimination, and a history of colonization continue to have isolating and dangerous effects on racialized communities, we observe The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Today…
Proudly a Certified B Corp® since 2018.
At Coast Capital, we believe that our cooperative is an engine for good, and we look at everything we do through the lens of how we can help our members,…
Taking part in Giving Tuesday and other charitable efforts.
For the past nine years, Giving Tuesday, on November 30, has marked the opening day of giving season by encouraging people to donate money, time, or other resources to their…
Indigenous Peoples Day: Celebrate with purchasing power
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a celebration of the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of the Indigenous peoples of Canada. It’s also an opportunity to showcase the art,…
Rebel with a cause: How to start a charity
Christina Wong discovered her passion for helping others over 15 years ago. But it took her over a decade to brave the unknown, veer off the path her parents put…
Event Highlights: An Evening of Community Celebration
On September 21st, Coast Capital hosted “An Evening of Community Celebration”, a virtual event to honour and thank our Charity Golf Tournament stakeholders. This event gave us an opportunity to…
Adapting during COVID-19: Out In Schools
When a global pandemic requires us to distance from each other, it’s critical to do our best to stay connected. Especially with those who are young and in need of…
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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…
