How one summer camp is changing lives for youth
For Aidan Morris, the stress of medical tests and chemo treatments was taking its toll. But the many fun summer activities at Camp Goodtimes helped take his mind off everything…
We’ve helped a lot of youth through our Education Awards
Part of our community promise is focused on helping youth in our communities succeed during their school years. Since 2004, we’ve helped 686 students – providing over $1.8 million toward their post-secondary…
Meet the 2015 Education Awards winners
We touched base with a few of the Standing Tall Award recipients to learn a little more about the students, their goals and what the award means to them. Jasmine A.…
Meet the Fraser Valley Youth Get It Community Council
The Youth Get It Community Councils empower young leaders to make investments in local youth initiatives. In 2015, the Councils allocated $1.2 million in grants to 87 organizations helping youth.…
Meet the Metro Vancouver Youth Get It Community Council
The Youth Get It Community Councils help us deliver on our community promise to financially empower youth, help them succeed at school and build healthy minds. Delivering on our “for youth, by youth”…
Meet the Vancouver Island Youth Get It Community Council
The Youth Get It Community Councils help us deliver on our community promise to financially empower youth, help them succeed at school and build healthy minds. Delivering on our “for youth, by youth”…
The Coast Capital Youth Team is the student job that kick-starts careers
Just because they’re young, doesn’t mean students can’t be taken seriously. That’s why we give them unique work experience in our branches and as Coast Capital ambassadors at community events and…
We’re helping youth who have overcome hardships realize their post-secondary dreams
Our Youth Get It Education Awards acknowledge youth who face significant hardships and not only rise up against the odds, but demonstrate a commitment to continue their education. Beth Hutchinson…
An inspiring story of youth financial empowerment
Nothing can stop nineteen-year-old Meagan Higginson from living her dreams—not even a disruption to her education, living with a disability, or ongoing housing, employment and financial challenges. Although the road…
