
70th Anniversary
EKC Celebrates its 70th Anniversary
In honour of EKC's 70th Anniversary, EKC has added $70,000 for donations to support our communities over the next seven months. The pressure for community groups to source funds has significantly been impacted due to COVID-19.
- the Positive Contributions Campaign starting September 22, giving back $20,000
- and in January, the Legacy Donation Campaign, giving back $50,000.
Wed. Oct.7 to Nov.25 – Recipients announced SIGN UP FOR UPDATES
We invite you to help spread the word and learn more about our community groups in EKC's news updates, EKCCU.COM, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Each week the community group recipient will be awarded $2,500, plus free monthly service charges for a year* a $70 gift certificate for the person who applies and if they are a new member, $200 through Get Your Share (https://getyourshare.ca/ekccu).
Should multiple individuals apply for the same community group, the $70 would only be awarded to the first applicant. Applicants that apply for multiple community groups, who are first to apply, are therefore eligible for each $70 gift certificate.

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*FREE regular monthly service charges.
The following is included:
- One year of free monthly account service charges (will vary depending on the balance they carry)
- One free cheque order (initial cheque order if a non-member joins us because of the campaign) – groups may take advantage of this or not
- No additional fees would be eligible to be free such as official cheques/wire transfers/cheque orders/NSF/redirects/etc.
- Non-transferable
Additional $45,000 Announced
EKC's Board of Directors has just announced an additional $45,000 to build and serve the community at a time when help is needed.
- $15,000 donation for the Foundry East Kootenay supported by East Kootenay Foundation for Health and Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services
- $15,000 donation for KEYSA's Multi-Sport Indoor Facility
- $15,000 donation for Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies to support Cranbrook's Salvation Army food program

Left to Right
Back Row: Brenna Baker, East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH), Colin Sinclair, Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Society (KKCFSS), Lisa Barnes Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR)
Front Row Mike Robinson Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association (KEYSA), Rob McKenzie Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association (KEYSA)
Recipients
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Branch Out Society Branch Out Society – EKC’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Recipient |
Michel-Natal Branch #081 Michel‐Natal Legion Branch #081 – EKC’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Recipient |
Caregivers Network for the East Kootenay Seniors |
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Wapiti Ski Club Wapiti Ski Club - Elkford – EKC’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Recipient PDF 565 KB |
Twin Meadows Animal Rescue Society PDF 647 KB |
Sparwood Community Response Network PDF 676 KB |
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Computer Donation Program Computer Donation Program – Cranbrook – EKC’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Recipient – Nov 17, 2020 PDF 552 KB |
Elkford Housing Society Elkford Housing Society – Elkford – EKC’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Recipient – Nov 23, 2020 PDF 653 KB |