Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2022

Conexus re-invests over $850,000 back into Southern Saskatchewan communities in the past five years

(Tuesday, May 3, 2022, Date – Regina, SK) – Conexus Credit Union (Conexus) is a memberowned co-operative with an 85+ history of serving members and giving back to communities around the province. In 2021, Conexus re-invested over $90,000 back into Southern Saskatchewan communities through its Community Investment Program. In the past five years, Conexus has re-invested over $850,000 into Southern Saskatchewan communities.

“Identifying new ways to spark connections and improving the financial well-being in our communities is our core purpose at Conexus. It’s part of our fabric and we are committed to investing in the communities we serve that help us deliver on our purpose,” said Nicole Westerlund, VP of Marketing and Member Engagement at Conexus. “We know that when someone’s basic human needs are met, they can become financially well. We are proud to partner with community and non-profit organizations that are making a meaningful difference in people's lives right here in our own backyard.“

Credit unions are not here to maximize earnings – we are here to support community and fuel the economy. Each year, Conexus reinvests up to 5% of its pre-tax profits back into the community. In 2021, it supported 59 initiatives through 56 organizations. Southern Saskatchewan partnerships included:

• Willow Bunch Arena Ice Plant Capitol Project

• Mossbank Furrows & Faith Retirement Villa Capitol Project

• Joe’s Place Youth Centre Youth Work Skills & Mentorship Program

• Moosomin Communiplex Capitol Project

• Southey, Midale, Lemberg, Qu’Appelle, and Rocanville First Responders

• Abernathy Agricultural Society Centennial Capitol Project

• And more

"Once again Conexus Credit Union has come through for our community of Mossbank by helping our Furrows and Faith Retirement Villa to be an affordable and quality housing to allow seniors to stay in our community with family and friends,“ said Linda Sullivan, Director/Secretary at Furrows and Faith Retirement Villa.
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In total, Conexus re-invested over $1.9 million across Saskatchewan in 2021, and over $9.5 million over the past five years. On top of financial funding, Conexus also provides free financial literacy programs, volunteers, and offers free banking services to its community partners, all making an impact towards Saskatchewan’s economic prosperity. To learn about Conexus’ support for community including partnership stories, click here.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Laura McKnight
Public Relations Specialist | Conexus Credit Union
Phone: 306-751-8201| Email: publicrelations@conexus.ca

ABOUT CONEXUS CREDIT UNION

Conexus is a forward-thinking, innovative credit union committed to improving the financial well-being of our members and communities. We do this by creating simple, personal, and empowering experiences for our members that are transformation, not just transactional. We are one of Saskatchewan’s largest credit unions and being connected to our communities across province is a commitment we have upheld for the last 80+ years. As a local co-operative, our profits are returned to our members through our rates, no-fee accounts, community investment and more. Visit Conexus.ca for more information.