Vancity Invests $2 Million in People and Communities for 80th Anniversary

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 16, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Vancity, a values-based financial co-operative, has marked its 80th anniversary with a significant investment of $2 million in people and communities across British Columbia. The credit union is using this milestone to give back and support the individuals, organizations, and ideas that are shaping the future of the province.

Through the Wish & Win Contest, Vancity will award $1 million in cash prizes to 16 winners across British Columbia. The contest invites participants to share their wishes for the future, whether it be supporting family, pursuing a personal goal, investing in a business idea, or taking steps toward greater financial wellbeing. This initiative is designed to help people move closer to the future they envision.

At the same time, Vancity is launching the Impact Challenge Grant in partnership with Spring. This grant will award $1 million across three grants to organizations advancing innovative affordable housing solutions while supporting climate resilience, equity, and Reconciliation. Affordable housing remains one of the most pressing issues facing communities across British Columbia, and the grant aims to help organizations scale promising ideas and expand their impact.

Wellington Holbrook, President and CEO of Vancity, stated, "Our 80th anniversary is a celebration of the members and communities that built Vancity. This $2 million commitment reflects who we've always been: a financial co-operative that believes when people and communities succeed, we all succeed."

Vancity has a long history of reinvesting in its members, local businesses, and community organizations to create a more inclusive and sustainable future. The anniversary campaign builds on that legacy by putting new resources directly into the hands of people and organizations working to create positive change across the province.