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Our branches will be closed Monday, May 20 for Victoria Day. But don’t worry, you’ll still be able to reach us through our call center at 1 (888) 826-2489 or through online banking. Visit our website for full branch hours: .
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We are pausing all Facebook and Instagram ads until the end of July in solidarity with
#StopHateForProfit
. We’ve made this decision, like all our decisions, based on our values.
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We've just been named the
#1
Best Bank in Canada by Forbes. Thank you to all our employees, members and communities for helping us come out on top.
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Vancouver - who's hustling with us tomorrow? See you bright and early at
@realtalk_summit
feat.
@garyvee
!
#RTS2017
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In partnership with
@VancouverFdn
,
@UWLM
, and
@CityofVancouver
, we’re proud to announce the launch of the Community Response Fund—a fund to rapidly deploy relief to organizations providing front-line services to those impacted by COVID-19.
#COVID19FundBC
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Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
! Did you know that pre-1960, women couldn’t get a loan without a male co-signer! Vancity Manager, Don Bentley pushed to recognize all members as equals, and in the early 1960s, we began lending to women without a male co-signer. A proud first!
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We're proud to announce that our Board of Directors has appointed Christine Bergeron as Vancity's President and CEO.
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CONTEST! 1961:
@Vancity
becomes the 1st to allow women to borrow w/o a male co-signer. What’s next? Help us shape the future by voting for your Board of Directors . RT to be entered to win a $250 Visa gift card.
#VancityElxn
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We stand with Ukraine. Vancity is donating $50,000 to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal to support with immediate humanitarian relief, and to local Ukrainian organizations here in Canada. (1/3)
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[3:15 PM PT] We have fixed the issues with our banking system and are now beginning to bring the various elements back online. We will be doing so gradually throughout the afternoon. For more details check here:
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THE THING ABOUT BANKING IS THAT WHERE YOU PUT YOUR MONEY CAN LITERALLY HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD ALL AROUND US AND CHOOSING TO BANK SOMEWHERE THAT MATCHES YOUR VALUES MEANS THAT YOUR MONEY FUNDS THINGS THAT MATTER TO YOU AND THAT YOU CARE ABOUT.
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Today, our friends, family, neighbours and community of Lynn Valley were attacked. We stand with you and our hearts ache. Thank you to the first responders and those who offered help. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, and the entire Lynn Valley community.
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We hate to break it to everyone, but we (
@Vancity
) are not Ryan Reynolds (
@VancityReynolds
). But we're happy to see everyone's so excited about
#Deadpool2
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Today, Vancity partnered with PM
@JustinTrudeau
&
@mary_ng
to launch the country's first-ever Black Entrepreneurship Program. Black entrepreneurs often face challenges and barriers when it comes to access to capital and the BEP aims to address the inequities that… (1/3)
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We're incredibly proud to announce our CEO Tamara Vrooman is receiving the province’s highest honour, The Order of BC! The award recognizes British Columbians whose achievements have contributed to a better quality of life in the province.
#OrderOfBC
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Today, we’ve laid out 5 commitments that will help create a cleaner, fairer future for all, because, like you, we care about the world we live in. 2040 will be the year we become net zero.
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We all have a responsibility to listen, learn, and drive meaningful change through actions.
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We are extending our current three-month mortgage deferral policy to six months to support members facing financial uncertainty and vulnerability from the fallout of Coronavirus. Please contact us to discuss what options are available to support you:
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Congratulations to our friends, business member and fellow co-operative,
@modo_carcoop
on being a certified Living Wage employer. They are raising the bar even further on their commitment to transforming communities.
#LivingWage
#WhatsYourMoneyDoing
?
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"Promoting women to leadership roles in your company will probably change the culture of your workplace — plus there’s a good chance you’ll make more money if you do." Past article from our CEO, Tamara Vrooman Inspiration after last night's
#GoldenGlobes
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Supporting our local community is at the core of what we do, so we want to give a shoutout to
@LondonDrugs
for providing a great way to support our local business neighbours.
We’re offering shelf space to local small businesses who’ve had to close their doors due to COVID-19. Apply today or tag a small business, and help us transform our centre aisle into a local marketplace.
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Our board chair, Jan O’Brien, today issued this statement regarding news this week of the sale of MEC.
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[9:00am PT] We’re happy to share that our system is fully restored and you can conduct your banking transactions. We are aware that some transactions are still being posted and may not appear in your account right away. We’re sorry for the inconvenience this has caused.
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Meet Patricia - Vancity business member & owner of
@massybooks
. We recently connected to learn her story, how business has been affected over the past year, and her community initiatives (including a $10,000 giveaway that draws Dec 18).
#SmallBusinessWeek
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A whopping 68% of Metro Van millennials have considered "giving up & leaving." Are you?
#vanpoli
#vancouver
#bcpoli
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In appreciation for our employees' efforts this year, we're taking July 19 off to rest and restore. As an essential service, online, mobile and telephone banking are available anywhere and anytime to serve you.
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Vancity is proud to support the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets to launch
#BCFarmersMarketsOnline
which will enable vendors to sell their products through an online store in addition to physical farmers’ markets. Learn more:
@BCFarmersMarket
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As a commitment to our employees' mental health, we're taking Tuesday, July 20 off. Online, mobile & telephone banking will be available. And don't worry! All our frontline employees who will be working will have another day off of their choosing.
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"People know the economic system isn’t working for them and they’re calling for change. The question isn’t how we welcome a million more people to our region, but how do we support the people that are already here."– Christine Bergeron, CEO,Vancity speaking at
#CityAge
#Vancouver
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When you’re trying to have fun, but all you can think about is how to add another $20 expense to your monthly budget now that you’re about to get booted from your parent’s Netflix account.
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Our thoughts are with the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc community and all Indigenous peoples, our friends and colleagues as they face the painful news of unfathomable loss of life. This is a devastating reminder of the horrific truth of residential schools and its legacy in our history.
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How might
#disinformation
impact the upcoming federal election? Along with
@SFUPublicSquare
, we've invited
@davidfrum
,
@SuePGardner
&
@chrisinsilico
to discuss how
#fakenews
may be eroding democratic processes. Use code VancityMember to go for FREE:
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@hi_its_kyle
Thank you for the shout-out, Kyle! We're happy to help and be apart of the community :) - MC
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We're incredibly proud and excited! RT
@BoardofTrade
: Delighted to announce
@Vancity
CEO Tamara Vrooman will moderate our evening Conversation with Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama.
#GVBOT
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The Government of BC announced today that they've committed $2 million to support the development and growth of co-operatives in our province. We might be biased, but we think co-ops are pretty neat! Learn more about today's announcement.
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We’re proud to be a Living Wage Employer. To us, it means we’re building strong local economies and sustainable communities. Read more about our commitment here:
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We’re excited to announce that our Burnaby Heights Community branch is the 1st financial institution to be
@RickHansenFdn
‘Accessibility Certified Gold!’ This branch serves a diverse community & we believe in the importance of creating an
#inclusive
, welcoming space.
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We believe in treating homes the way they were intended, as foundations where we build our lives and not just as investments, and we were thrilled to partner with Uytae and
@aboutherevideos
to show how we can get there. And how our member's money is making a difference.
NEW VIDEO! "The Non-capitalist Solution to the Housing Crisis", a deep dive into the subject of non-market housing: . A HUGE thank you to
@Vancity
for sponsoring this video.
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Have you noticed black & brown stripes on the Pride flag? Many organizations like ourselves have adopted this version to acknowledge & honour the lived experiences of Indigenous, Black and people of colour (IBPOC) that are part of the LGBTQAI2S+ community.
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Love is Love! Celebrate who you are and love who you want. Who is ready for
#VancouverPride
Parade 2017 tomorrow?
#BetterTogether
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There is no place for hate or racism in Vancouver or anywhere else. We’re proud to support Day of Action Against Racism today and are dedicated to inclusion & diversity every day. Check out these resources by the
@CityofVancouver
and stand with us:
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Today we're celebrating
#BankingOnValues
day and we're encouraging you to take a moment and think, "do you know what your money is doing?"
Learn about the 6 principles of values based banking and why Vancity is a proud member of
@bankingonvalues
:
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You asked, we listened. Say hello to Apple Pay! A secure and easy way to pay with your iPhone. Find out more:
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Set your alarm for 6:58pm, grab your pots and pans and let’s show our amazing front line workers how much we value them. Join the 7pm
#ClapForFrontLiners
from your gardens, balconies or rooftop patios.
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“For me, anxiety was the fear of failure, fear of keeping up with my schedule and keeping up the happy face that everyone knows me to have.” – Deema, Vancity Staff We're incredibly proud of our staff who are speaking up about mental health!
#BellLetsTalk
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We’re waiving fees. To help you bank in the safest way, we’re waiving INTERAC e-transfer® and ATM fees in Canada until April 30. Stay safe.
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We're taking an extra step to keep our members and employees safe. Starting Monday, October 5, we're asking everyone to please wear a face mask while visiting a Vancity community branch. Thank you for your cooperation & we look forward to seeing you!
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But do they bank with their values? If not - don't worry, darlings - we can help.
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❤️ In honour of those who lost their lives at
#Orlando
shooting, our Pride flag is flying at half-mast.
#LoveisLove
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This
#Vancouver
teacher,
@tweetsomemoore
has been schooling educators, and creating awareness about the value of
#Inclusion
in and out of the playground. Read her story and why she is so passionate about her work in this
@globeandmail
article:
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BC raises minimum wage by 20 cents to $10.45, but
#livingwage
in Metro Vancouver is $20.10.
http://t.co/yiXwyRUCRa
http://t.co/t1O4pnckMD
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To support communities affected by the floods across BC, we’re donating $25K to
@redcrosscanada
plus $25K in direct relief to community orgs. We'll also match every additional $ donated to the Vancity Humanitarian Fund between Nov. 18-Dec. 19, up to $100K
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Our interim CEO,
@christineyvr
, has been elected to represent North America on the
@UNEP_FI
's Banking Board. This appointment will allow Vancity to continue supporting a people and planet-centered recovery. More here:
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Tomorrow is Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on that honors the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. We'll be raising the Trans flag outside of Vancity's head office in
#Vancouver
at 9am in their honour.
#TDOR
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Wondering where you should bank as a climate concerned Canadian? The
@NatObserver
put together a general ranking of the best places for Canadians to keep and invest their money. Spoiler alert, Credit Unions are at the top of that list! Learn More:
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REMINDER: Starting today (Oct 5) we ask that you please wear a mask on your next visit to a community branch for the health & safety of our employees & other members. Happen to forget yours? Not to worry—our staff will provide you with one.
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Happy birthday... to us! Founded by 14 Vancouverites in 1946 and we're now Canada's largest community credit union.
http://t.co/zsdNNxEYx9
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SERIOUSLY? Pre-1960, women couldn't get a loan w/o male cosigner! Proud to say
@Vancity
was first to change that in 1960!
#tbt
#creditunion
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Our focus has always been about members helping members, and that matters now more than ever. That’s why yesterday our CEO announced some big things we’re doing to help our members affected by the economic impacts of Covid-19. Read more about it here
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Every Modo removes 9-13 privately owned vehicles from our streets, reducing traffic, congestion, GHGs and demand for parking (better land use). Find out how you can get $50 of free
@modo_carcoop
drive time:
#VancityMemberPerk
#WorldEnvironmentDay
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Happy Friday! Our friends sent us this amazing lego they built. How cute is this?
#creditunion
#community
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We're pleased to announce that 26 branches will be re-opening Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7. For a full list of branch hours, visit:
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Proudly flying the
#disabilitypride
flag outside our head office today for
#DisabilityPride2017
!
#inclusion
#diversity
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We took a moment today to show support and send our thoughts to our neighbours in Humboldt.
#JerseysForHumboldt
#HumboldtStrong
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We were happy to meet with
@JustinTrudeau
and
@JonathanWNV
today. Thank you for the opportunity to inform Canada’s approach on building a green and fair economic recovery. We look forward to further collaboration with all levels of government on this urgent work.
Canada’s economic recovery needs to be equitable, inclusive, and green - and right now, we have an opportunity to build a more resilient future, and create good jobs and a sustainable economy. That’s what I spoke about with
@TransLink
,
@Vancity
,
@CleanEnergyCan
, and others today.
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If you’re an enviro™ Visa cardholder facing financial difficulty due to COVID-19 we can help. We’re cutting credit card interest rates to 0% and deferring payments for up to 6 months for eligible cardholders. Learn more:
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We’re aware that some members are experiencing issues when logging in to online and app banking. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible and appreciate your patience.
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Just announced Strike Relief Plan for members experiencing financial pressures due to labour dispute
http://t.co/zI9ZuleA0P
#bced
#bcpoli
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With just one month until Orange Shirt Day on September 30 we wanted to remind everyone that it's not just about wearing an orange shirt. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of the day, and how you can support Indigenous communities.
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🥳👏🎉We’re proud to be named
#1
Best Credit Union,
#1
Best Local Employer,
#3
Best Financial Institution, and
#3
Most Environmentally Responsible Company. Congratulations to all the other winners!
THIS WEEK’S ISSUE! The Straight celebrates the Best of Vancouver awards! The results are in and our readers have revealed the best spots and hidden gems in the city.
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We’re thrilled to sponsor
@SFUPublicSquare
‘Brave New Work’ event, featuring
@VanJones68
, President & Founder of Dream Corps, an organization that brings people together to solve America’s toughest problems. Learn more about him and how to attend:
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Thank you
@georgiastraight
for awarding Vancity with the number 1 spot in the Best Local Employer and Best Credit Union categories! It is our honour to continue to help our local community thrive financially, socially and environmentally. .
#BestOfVan
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With your help, we’ve been able to commit $70,000 for B.C Flood relief. Between now, and December 19, Vancity will match every dollar donated to the Vancity Humanitarian Fund up to a total of $100,000. Click the link to learn more and donate.
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Welcome, Genesa! We’re so excited to have you join
#LifeAtVancity
🤗.
I am proud to share after serving for 5+ yrs as Pres + CEO of
@BCWomensFdn
I will start in my new role as the CEO of the
@vancitycommfdn
in February. I am excited to work on climate justice + affordability w/ the
#VancityProud
Fam! -
@Vancity
@BankVancity
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We can’t wait to welcome the 2019 GABV Young Leader Delegates, presented by
@cityhivevan
, who will bring diverse work, educational and life experience to the
@bankingonvalues
Summit Feb. 19 & 20. See you then!
#BankingOnValues
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The climate crisis and inequality are connected & the days of business as usual are over. Check out the
@georgiastraight
to hear about our target of net-zero emissions across our entire loan portfolio to play a part in tackling the
#climatecrisis
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So glad you were able to make it, Sam! As a member owned co-operative every single thing we’re able to do is because of our members like you. Excited to see what else we can accomplish in 2021.
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We're pretty excited. Starting Aug 19,
#PNEMemberDay
will be $5 everyday for Vancity members to the 2017 event!
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We're thrilled to work with
@DailyHiveVan
to spotlight local businesses, organizations, and individuals who are helping to create a healthy local economy. Which local businesses are your favourite?
When business and purpose align it's a beautiful thing.
#Vancouver
is my home, it's full of great people doing great things.
Presenting our Made in Vancouver series in partnership with
@Vancity
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Last chance to enter our
#VancityMemberDay
@PNE_Playland
VIP package for 2! Over $200 in value!
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There are over one million Canadians who identify as Ukrainian, and many more who are deeply concerned and wish to help. We are temporarily waiving wire transfer fees for our members who are sending money to loved ones in Ukraine. (3/3)
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Thinking about attending the
#WalkforRec
on Sept. 24? We take a deeper dive into why everyone should attend:
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Online and mobile banking are temporarily down. We are currently working to restore service as soon as possible. Our apologies and thank you for your patience.
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@JulieHChadwick
@CCCU
@JodieEmery
Hi Julie, thanks for recommending us. I'm glad you have had positive experiences with Credit Unions! Thanks. - Hillary
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We know every dollar counts right now. That’s why we’re continuing to waive fees on INTERAC e-Transfer®, phone, debit card, ATM and online transactions until Sept 30. Count on us to keep looking out for you.
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The area in Vancouver now known as Strathcona and the Georgia Viaduct was once home to a thriving Black community. What happened to Hogan’s Alley and its surrounding neighborhood? A thread:
#BlackHistoryMonth
#HogansAlley
@hogans_alley
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We’re proud to partner together to create meaningful impact during this time.
We’re excited to share that
@Vancity
, one of the founding partners of the Community Response Fund, has contributed another $1M! This fund wouldn’t have been possible without them, & we're grateful to have the support of this community-minded organization.
#InOurHearts
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Vancity members, to us, you are perfect. We wish you happy holidays from our branches, offices and Member Services Centre!
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Great news! A big congratulations to
@CityofVancouver
for their step in becoming a Living Wage Employer!
#livingwage
#vanpoli
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