Sunrise Credit Union Awards $53,500 to Community Organizations

Sunrise Credit Union is proud to announce that $53,500 will be awarded through the Spring intake of its Building Community Grant program.  

Community organizations were invited to apply for funding in one of three categories: Facilities  Construction or Improvement Capital Grants, Individual and Community Wellbeing, and Arts, Culture and  Sport. Following a thorough review process by the selection panel, five projects were selected to receive  funding. 

“This spring’s intake for the Building Community Grant program was our largest to date, with 88  applications requesting more than $1.6 million in funding,” said Tim Klassen, President & CEO of Sunrise  Credit Union. “The overwhelming response reflects the passion, innovation, and growing needs within  the communities we serve. Every applicant demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to making a  difference, which made the selection process especially difficult for the panel as they narrowed it down to  five projects.” 

Treherne Minor Athletics will receive $10,000 under the Arts, Culture, & Sports category to replace the  aging rink boards at its facility. The current 40-year-old wood boards are structurally compromised with bowing and cracking creating safety concerns for players and spectators. The deteriorating boards also  require frequent maintenance and re-flooding to meet safety standards. 

Under the Individual and Community Wellness category, the Minnedosa Regional Health Foundation has  been awarded $20,000 toward the purchase of new and additional surgical equipment to maximize the  number of operations that visiting specialists can perform per day. The investment will enhance care at  the Minnedosa Health Centre and help ensure more patients can receive treatment closer to home. 

The Cypress River Fire Department has been awarded $3,500 to purchase a new set of turnout gear.  Consisting of a jacket and pants, turnout gear serves as a firefighter’s first line of defense in emergency  response situations. 

Under the Facilities Construction or Improvement Capital Grant category, the Laurier Community Centre  will receive $15,000 to replace metal siding and add exterior Styrofoam insulation. The upgrades will  help extend the lifespan of the well-used, volunteer-run facility, which serves as the only venue in the  community able to accommodate more than 300 people. The centre regularly hosts events including  pancake breakfasts, weddings, craft sales, and other community gatherings.

Also, under the Facilities Construction Or Improvement Capital Grant category, Hartney Sprouts Daycare  will receive $5,000 towards the installation of a play structure at their new centre. This centre will add 63  daycare spots for the community. 

Since launching the Building Communities Grant Program in Fall 2023, Sunrise Credit Union has  supported 26 community projects and initiatives with more than $261,598.68 in funding – a meaningful  impact made possible through Sunrise’s ongoing commitment to supporting and strengthening the  communities it serves. 

The next intake period for the Building Communities Grant Program will run October 1–31, 2026. Organizations or groups that have previously applied but were not selected remain eligible to apply  again. We look forward to supporting more organizations on projects and initiatives of all sizes, to  continue improving the communities we serve and to invest directly back into them – creating a brighter  future together