Welcome to the First West Foundation
The First West Foundation (previously named Envision Credit Union Charitable Foundation) was established in 1996 by the management and Board of Directors of First West Credit Union. Our purpose is to support initiatives that enhance the quality of life in our communities and to create capital for sustainable community support by encouraging philanthropy. Since inception, the Foundation has proudly distributed over $2 million in grants to charities.
Central Okanagan Region Nutrition Society
A grant from the Valley First Community Endowment is allowing the Central Okanagan Region Nutrition Society—better known as Meals on Wheels—to extend the reach of its meal program and help more people in need in the Kelowna area.
The $5,000 received from the Valley First endowment, which is housed with the First West Foundation, is being used by Meals on Wheels to subsidize food costs for the increasing number of people who are finding healthy, affordable meals beyond their reach.
Interior Community Services
A grant from the Valley First Community Endowment is allowing Interior Community Services (ICS) to expand its programming and deliver greater food and nutrition resources and education in the Thompson, Nicola and Cariboo regions.
The $6,500 received from the Valley First endowment, which is housed with the First West Foundation, has been used to fund equipment start-up kits and train-the-trainer workshops at independent community kitchens. Rather than providing food parcels, the ICS is providing something even more valuable – food and nutrition education, skills and awareness.
Deltassist Family & Community Services
Deltassist Family and Community Services recognizes that while all people have the right to live free of violence, not all do. They see firsthand how violence disables people from living to their full potential, affects all ages and segments of society, and impacts not just the primary victim, but others as well.
