Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2022

Conexus re-invests over $1 million back into Central Saskatchewan communities in 2021

(Tuesday, May 3, 2022, Date – Regina, SK) – Conexus Credit Union (Conexus) is a member-owned co-operative with an 85+ history of serving members and giving back to communities around the province. In 2021, Conexus re-invested over $1 million back into Central Saskatchewan communities through its Community Investment Program. In 2021, Conexus re-invested a total of $1.9 million into Saskatchewan communities, and a total of over $9.5 million in the past five years.

“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. Central Saskatchewan partnerships included:

• SOFIA House Employment Program

• Regina Food Bank – Conexus Commercial Kitchen

• Amakon Women Empowerment Inc. Computer Skills Program – Digitization of free computer skills program for disadvantaged women

• Ignite Adult Learning Corp. Conexus Classroom: A Space for Transformational Learning

• LuLu’s Lodge

• Allan Blakeny Adult Campus – 2021 Campus Connections

• And many more

"The SOFIA House and Conexus partnership is a wonderful example of how the community can come together to help others. With the support of Conexus we have been able to offer an employment program for not only residents of SOFIA House, but for others who may be experiencing interpersonal violence as well. We enjoy working with Conexus and look forward to working with them again in the future!" says Tmira Marchment, Executive Director at SOFIA House.

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.

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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.