FirstWestFoundation

Charitable arm of @FirstWestCU, working in partnership with local organizations to make a positive and lasting impact upon community life.

[FirstWestFoundation @FirstWestFDN]

Please excuse our lack of posts while we re-assess our X activity. Rest assured - First West Foundation is still hard at work serving #community - that won't change! To stay connected, please join us on Instagram: https://t.co/rjXJvxtM72 #grants #granting #trustbasedphilanthopy

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The heartbeat of communities, volunteers make an impactful difference every day! Happy National... https://t.co/3blXZoH9wD via @DoSomeGoodCA #community #volunteering #nationalvolunteerweek #nvw2024 #everymomentmatters #volunteer #charity #nonprofit #giveback @VolunteerCanada

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The team is busy adjudicating the 2024 community endowment grants, but we always have time to... https://t.co/4yYoidbggF via @DoSomeGoodCA #community #trustbasedphilanthropy #granting #unrestricted #multiyear #youth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmomentum

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As the Easter long weekend approaches, the board and staff of First West Foundation wish you a... https://t.co/JZkYALQzxx via @DoSomeGoodCA #goodfriday #happyeaster #Easter #easterbunny #community #celebrate #spring #chocolate #longweekend

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We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to post on this once in four years day! Happy leap year day!... https://t.co/Z0zcpXbqHQ via @DoSomeGoodCA #community #granting #grants #trustbasedphilanthropy #trust #LeapYear2024 #LeapDay

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It's Pink Shirt Day! Our First West Credit Union colleagues are repping pink in all its shades and styles as we celeb... https://t.co/Tj1vF3Ynwb via @DoSomeGoodCA #PinkShirtDay #bekind #LiftEachOtherUp #Community #inclusion #pink #antibullying #belonging #noplaceforhate

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Today & all the other days, we're here for spreading love and kindness – they kinda go together! Sending out bunches of love to our donors, charities & communities! You’re our jam! From our heart to yours, we wish you a Happy #ValentinesDay! 💞#community #kindness #love

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A multi-year grantee, we are excited to highlight Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society, recipient... https://t.co/9EXTWojMoY via @DoSomeGoodCA #community #trustbasedphilanthropy #granting #unrestricted #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #dei #socialjustice #bipoc #2slgbtq @shervansociety

[FirstWestFoundation @FirstWestFDN]

It's #WorldCancerDay let’s bring cancer care closer to home for every British Columbian by donating to @bccancerfdn. We are exceptionally proud of the three-year, $300K partnership through @FirstWestCU & brands: @EnvisionFin @Island_Savings @Valley_First, #enderby. Donate today!

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Moving West, across the Salish Sea, we proudly showcase seven-time grantee, Nanaimo Community Ki... https://t.co/emJmCXRYk1 via @DoSomeGoodCA #community #foodsecurity #youth #seniors #immigrants #nanaimo #cooking #granting #trustbasedphilanthroy #unrestricted #cedar #lantzville

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Today is @Bell_LetsTalk Day and this year’s theme? Let’s Create Real Change. We are here for it... https://t.co/EgG0naMdtj via @DoSomeGoodCA #community #mentalhealth #selfcare #sicknotweak #mentalhealthmatters #bellletstalk #letscreaterealchange #depression #mentalhealthawareness

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The team is happily awash in 2024 granting and well, there is no time like the present! We’re de... https://t.co/rDrUnsPso5 via @DoSomeGoodCA #community #youth #empowerment #girls #granting #trustbasedphilanthopy #unrestricted #grants #surrey #delta

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Reflecting with much gratitude, we close out 2023 with a heartful THANK YOU to our donors and... https://t.co/IUaGuCihTZ via @DoSomeGoodCA #community #gratitude #givingback #philanthropy #happynewyear #2024 #generosity #auldlangsyne #trustbasedphilanthropy #newyear #kindness

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Warmest wishes from our house to yours for a peaceful, safe and festive holiday season from the board & staff of First West Foundation. #peaceonearth #happyholidays #happyhanukkah #happykwanzaa #seasonsgreetings #merrychristmas #community #granting #trustbasedphilathropy

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We think happy mail just hits different in December, don’t you? We’re thrilled to share an addi... https://t.co/LOICIHjqX1 via @DoSomeGoodCA #granting #unrestricted #trustbasedphilanthopy #community #happymail

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We’ve been promising you a peak at our 2023 grantees and today we are pleased to roll out in the... https://t.co/IT6Ed6wGcc via @DoSomeGoodCA #community #seniors #connection #foodsecurity #granting #unrestricted #philanthropy #mapleridge @EnvisionFin

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Today is THANK YOU THURSDAY! Ah, we love the sound of that! No surprise, it’s our favourite Thur... https://t.co/JJBS49RamH via @DoSomeGoodCA #thankyou #thankyouthursday #community #gratitude #love #kindness #philanthropy #givingback #generosity #granting #trustbasedphilanthropy

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We don’t know about you, but we LOVE Tuesdays – especially today, the last Tuesday in November... https://t.co/qUMvX2cAYe via @DoSomeGoodCA #givingtuesday #givingtuesdayca #donate #fundraising #community #givingback #generosity #charity #nonprofit #love #hope #philanthropy

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Mark your calendars for something big! #GivingTuesday, THE global day of giving is 2 weeks today. We can't wait. Donating time, talent, food or funds, make a difference & enrich #community! We invite you to give, donors receive a tax receipt. Donate: https://t.co/QX1KckoTeX #give

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At the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we will remember them. Join us as we pause and observe two minutes of silence to honour Canada’s fallen. #remembranceday #lestweforget #community #canada #military #neverforget #poppy #veterans #wewillrememberthem