Branches Raise More Than $28K for Local Organizations

Since forming in 2008, Sunrise Credit Union has prioritized supporting community groups, organizations, sports teams, and events. This commitment is a collective effort, with each of Sunrise Credit Union’s 19 branches hosting at least one fundraising event annually. The money raised from these events is a testament to the unity and involvement of our community. It is donated to a worthwhile group, organization, or cause in their community.

In the spring and summer of 2024, Sunrise Credit Union branches held 26 events. With the generous support of our community, $27,893.89 was raised. These funds were donated to community groups and organizations, a testament to the value we place on our community’s support.

“We are incredibly fortunate to be able to support local organizations that do so much for our communities,” said Sunrise Credit Union president and CEO Tim Klassen, “We applaud the time and effort by our staff in our communities to hold these fundraising events and to the members of their various communities for supporting these initiatives.”

Sunrise Credit Union contributes more than $325,000 annually toward community donations, sponsorships and scholarships and looks forward to helping more community organizations through additional branch fundraising throughout the year.

This collection of efforts shows what being part of our communities is all about. Below is a breakdown of funds raised and the organizations that benefited from our commitment to our communities.

Organization Benefitting Branch Amount
Minnedosa Museum & Heritage Village Minnedosa $252.00
Ste. Rose Fitness Center Ste. Rose $1,100.00
Parkland Humane Society Grandview $1,390.00
Canada Day Committee Minnedosa $300.00
Holland Elementary School Breakfast Program Holland $1,850.35
Baldur Care Home (BBQ & Raffle) Baldur $3,290.24
Cypress River Memorial Hall Renovations Cypress River $1,832.50
Deloraine Minor Ball Association Deloraine $1,800.00
Waskada Community Foods (BBQ) Waskada $1,200.00
Waskada Lions Club (Raffle) Waskada $1,730.00
Hartney Fair Grounds Hartney $2,000.00
Erickson & Area Food Bank Sandy Lake $393.80
Sandy Lake Swim Program Sandy Lake $465.00
Fun Fest Committee Minnedosa $283.00
Boissevain School Playground Project Boissevain* $914.00
Virden Costume Closet Virden $2,000.00
Treherne Aquatic Centre (Swim Day) Treherne $684.00
Strathclair Fire Department Strathclair $1,004.00
Melita Fire Department Melita $2,000.00
Oakburn Community Hall Shoal Lake $1,005.00
Minnedosa Youth Drop-In Centre Minnedosa $512.00
Pipestone Memorial Park (Meat Draw) Reston $377.60
Pipestone Fun Days (Meat Draw) Reston $377.60
Seniors Helping Hands (Meat Draw) Reston $377.60
Reston Willowview Palliative Care (Meat Draw) Reston $377.60
2025 Pipestone Homecoming (Meat Draw) Reston $377.60