Supporting relief efforts in Fort McMurray

Supporting relief efforts in Fort McMurray

Vancity believes in helping to build healthy communities, especially in difficult times.

Catastrophic wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta have displaced more than 80,000 people, destroyed more than 1,600 buildings and ravaged at least 10,000 hectares of land. Vancity has donated $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of the evacuees.

Members who want to help are encouraged to make a financial donation to the Alberta Fires Appeal online at www.redcross.ca/albertafires, by calling 1.800.418.1111 or by contacting their local Canadian Red Cross office.

Also, Vancity Visa* cardholders can make a difference by donating as little as 2,000 points online at myvisarewardsplus.com or by calling Vancity Visa at 604.877.4999 or 1.800.611.8472. (Note: point donations can only be made to registered Canadian charities)

About Vancity

Vancity is a values-based financial co-operative serving the needs of its more than 519,000 member-owners and their communities in the Coast Salish and Kwakwaka’wakw territories, with 59 branches in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Squamish and Alert Bay. As Canada’s largest community credit union, Vancity uses its $19.8 billion in assets to help improve the financial well-being of its members while at the same time helping to develop healthy communities that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.

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For more information:

Lorraine Wilson | Vancity
T: 778-837-0394
mediarelations@vancity.com