Salmon Arm Credit Union Joins 11 Others in Supporting Tumbler Ridge Students
Eleven partner credit unions redirected a 50/50 fundraiser to the Tumbler Ridge Secondary PAC after a fatal school shooting.
- SASCU and 11 other partnering credit unions raised over $20,000 for Tumbler Ridge students during the inaugural Joint BC Peer Group held April 24–25 in Salmon Arm.
- Northern B.C.-based Lake View Credit Union suggested redirecting the event's 50/50 fundraiser to support students following a fatal school shooting impacting the region.
- Participants sold out the raffle on the second day, writing cheques directly to the Tumbler Ridge Secondary Parent Advisory Committee ; Kootenay Savings Credit Union donated its 50/50 winnings back to the committee.
- Final contributions are expected to reach between $22,000 and $25,000, and SASCU CEO Barry Delaney said the initiative "highlights the strength of the credit union system" when organizations collaborate.
- LVCU director Darren Hamre called the effort "deeply meaningful" to his team with a branch in Tumbler Ridge, while StellarVista Credit Union director Darla Ashton described it as "inspiring" for the entire system.
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Salmon Arm credit union joins 11 others in supporting Tumbler Ridge students - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
SASCU, along with 11 other partnering credit unions from around B.C., raised $20,000 for Tumbler Ridge students in just two days. On April 24 and 25, SASCU hosted the inaugural Joint BC Peer Group in Salmon Arm for collaboration and shared learning, with a fundraising aspect as well. During the event, participants made the decision to redirect the planned 50/50 fundraiser in support of Tumbler Ridge following the recent fatal school shooting imp…
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SASCU, along with 11 other partnering credit unions from around B.C., raised $20,000 for Tumbler Ridge students in just two days. On April 24 and 25, SASCU hosted the inaugural Joint BC Peer Group in Salmon Arm for collaboration and shared learning, with a fundraising aspect as well. During the event, participants made the decision to redirect the planned 50/50 fundraiser in support of Tumbler Ridge following the recent fatal school shooting imp…
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Salmon Arm credit union joins 11 others in supporting Tumbler Ridge students
SASCU, along with 11 other partnering credit unions from around B.C., raised $20,000 for Tumbler Ridge students in just two days. On April 24 and 25, SASCU hosted the inaugural Joint BC Peer Group in Salmon Arm for collaboration and shared learning, with a fundraising aspect as well. During the event, participants made the decision to redirect the planned 50/50 fundraiser in support of Tumbler Ridge following the recent fatal school shooting imp…
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