2021 Community Investment Report
Community
For over 80 years, Gulf & Fraser has invested in what we value most: our members, partners, employees, and communities.
Committed to community
Doing our part to build strong and resilient communities.
Giving back to support local groups through donations and sponsorships
Connect with community partners to make a positive impact.
Empower our leaders of tomorrow through education.
Enriching our communities by supporting local events
Community Investment Fund
Are you launching a new program to help people overcome hurdles and achieve their potential?
Do you have a solid plan and sustainable funding but need help with equipment costs or start up fees?
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Giving back to our community
We live and work here just like you, so investing in our community together just feels right.
$1.3M invested
directly into our communities
$1.5M donated
for future community needs
100+ personal finance classes
delivered to local students
See previous years’ reports
A Way Forward Podcast presented by Beem Credit Union
Join award-winning journalist Jessica Samuels, host of A Way Forward presented by Beem Credit Union, for an exploration of mental health topics that affect ourselves, our communities, and the people we love. Join us for thought-provoking conversations about core issues and contributing factors, and the approaches and practices that can help address them.
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Podcast Episodes
New episodes airing biweekly.
Check out the latest episodes below on YouTube or listen now on Transistor.fm or your preferred podcast platform.
See the full conversation on YouTube -->
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohKsq9Y9uiI
Check out the latest episodes below on YouTube or listen now on Transistor.fm or your preferred podcast platform.
#1: Youth Mental Health | September 25, 2024
See the full conversation on YouTube --> https://youtu.be/jrfGLnnXRR4#2: Housing & Homelessness | October 9, 2024
See the full conversation on YouTube --> https://youtu.be/mZB6KBSeYTY#3: Cost of Living | October 24, 2024
See the full conversation on YouTube --> https://youtu.be/e61D3xXLvWA#4: Men's Mental Health | November 6, 2024
See the full conversation on YouTube --> https://youtu.be/xa_YJKlEPa0#5: Mental Health & The Holidays | November 20, 2024
See the full conversation on YouTube --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtiN9xEU7n8#6: The State of Mental Health in Canada | December 4, 2024
See the full conversation on YouTube --> https://youtu.be/frQl3aA048U#7: Loneliness | December 18, 2024
See the full conversation on YouTube --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lym-SMy52MY#8: Mental Health in Heavy Times | February 2025
See the full conversation on YouTube --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmyFQjKQE2U
#9: Exploring Counselling | March 2025
See the full conversation on YouTube -->
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohKsq9Y9uiI
Learn more about our community partners
Boys & Girls Club of South Coast BC
BGC partners with Beem to support their popular after-school prevention programs, aimed at helping older kids build strong life skills.
Featured community partners
Centre for Child Development
Helping children with special needs reach their potential.
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital
Working to improve healthcare across the Kootenay Boundary.
West End Seniors Network
Enhancing the quality of life of older adults in our community.
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice
Providing expert pediatric palliative care for children and families.
At Gulf & Fraser, we're here to power your possible
GFCU Savings contact
The GFCU Savings call centre hours are open from 7:00am-7:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am-4:00pm on Saturday.
Local: 1-250-442-5511
Toll-free: 1-866-442-5511
Email: info@gfcu.com
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