Northern Credit Union is committed to supporting local communities, which is showcased every year through their Giving for Good campaign. This year as part of the annual initiative, the credit union donated $130,00 to local causes across its 25 communities.

“Giving back is part of who we are year-round, but there’s something especially meaningful about running our Giving for Good campaign during the holiday season. This time of year, needs become more visible, pressures increase, and community connection matters more than ever,” says Jessie Wright, Communications and Community Investment Specialist at Northern Credit Union. “Each donation is a step
toward a brighter future for people in our communities, and we are proud to play a role in that.”

This month, Northern Credit Union supported 57 charities across the province with a focus on organizations providing resources and services in social wellness, mental health, and youth physical activity.

Below is a full list of charity recipients:

Algoma Manor Nursing Home (Thessalon)

• Harvest Algoma (Sault Ste. Marie)
• Hornepayne Early ON Child and Family Centre (Hornepayne)
• Hornepayne Public School – Nourishment Program (Hornepayne)
• Iris Place (Wawa)
• KidSport Sault Ste. Marie (Sault Ste. Marie)
• Larry’s Place Fresh Start for Men (Elliot Lake)
• St. Joseph Island Community Food Bank (Richards Landing)
• St. Vincent Place (Sault Ste. Marie)
• Wawa Community Food Bank (Wawa)

Grey/Bruce Counties

• Chesley & Area Firefighters Association – Toy Drive (Chesley)
• Durham and District Food Bank (Durham)
• Salvation Army Food Bank (Chesley)

Renfrew County

• Arnprior & District Food Bank (Arnprior)
• Barry’s Bay Senior Citizens Home Support Services – Meals on Wheels (Barry’s
  Bay)
• Carefor Health & Community Services (Pembroke)
• Deep River & District Health Foundation (Deep River)
• First Step Options Pregnancy Resource Centre (Pembroke)
• Hospice Renfrew Community (Renfrew)
• Madawaska Valley Association for Community Living (Barry’s Bay)
• Ontario SPCA Renfrew County (Pembroke)
• St. Joseph’s Food Bank (Pembroke)
• The Longer Table (Arnprior)
  

Sudbury & Nipissing Districts

• Big Brothers Big Sisters North Bay (North Bay)
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sudbury (Sudbury)
• Boogie Mountain Ski Hill (Espanola)
• Canadian Mental Health Association Sudbury/Manitoulin (Sudbury)
• Capreol Bread & Roses Food Bank (Capreol)
• Compass Child & Youth Mental Health Services (Sudbury)
• Espanola Minor Baseball Association (Espanola)
• Garson Community Food Bank (Garson)
• Maison Boreal Home (Chapleau)
• OutLoud North Bay (North Bay)
• Pregnancy Care Centre & Infant Food Bank (Sudbury)
• Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services (Chapleau)

Temiskaming & Cochrane Districts

• Extendicare - Adopt a Senior Program (Kirkland Lake)
• North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Service (Englehart)
• Rotary Club of Englehart - Christmas Basket Drive (Englehart)
• Salvation Army Food Bank (Kirkland Lake)
• Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (Timmins)
• Timmins Canadian Mining Expo (Timmins)
  

Thunder Bay & Kenora Districts

• Boys and Girls Club of Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay)
• Canadian Mental Health Association (Thunder Bay)
• Dew Drop Inn (Thunder Bay)
• Evergreen United (Thunder Bay)
• George Jeffrey Children's Centre (Thunder Bay)
• Humble Harvest (Kenora)
• Nipigon District Memorial Hospital Long Term Care (Red Rock)
• Our Kids Count (Thunder Bay)
• Regional Food Distribution Association (Thunder Bay)
• Regional Multicultural Youth Council (Thunder Bay)
• Rotary Club of Kenora - Nutrition on Weekends Program (Kenora)
• Shelter House (Thunder Bay)
• St. Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay)
• Thunder Bay Community Foundation (Thunder Bay)
• Township of Red Rock – Christmas Cheer Program (Red Rock)

This community story can also be found online here