Linda Osachoff, CEO of Crossroads Credit Union, presented a cheque for $10,000 to Ross Fisher, Executive Director, of The Health Foundation, to assist paying for a new CT scanner. The presentation was made during celebrations for Credit Union Days taking place at the Crossroads Credit Union branch in Canora.
“We thought it was fitting to make this donation today, on International Credit Union Day, as today we recognize and celebrate the role that financial cooperatives play in improving the communities they serve and the lives of their members the world over,” said Ms. Osachoff. “Credit unions are unique because they are not-for-profit, democratically controlled, member-owned cooperatives. Credit Unions also, as part of our mandate, work to positively impact their communities to better serve their members.
“Every year we budget to donate a dedicated portion of our pre-tax profit back to our communities, and we actively encourage and make time available to our staff to participate in community activity. That is a big part of what separates Credit Unions from other financial institutions; built into our purpose is a drive to invest back into our communities, to actively help to make our communities better places to live, work and raise a family,” continued Ms. Osachoff.
“That’s why making a donation to help The Health Foundation buy the new CT scanner fits so well with the charitable goals of Crossroads Credit Union; having good healthcare available locally is a part of what makes a community strong and a good place to live, work and raise a family,” said George Stinka, Board Chair of Crossroads Credit Union.
“Crossroads Credit Union has always been a strong supporter of our work, and has financially contributed to all of our most important fundraising campaigns. Our work improves our local healthcare, enhancing the services that are available and often creating new services, so people don’t have to travel to the larger cities to access the care they need. It is about improving our regional community. Buying the new CT scanner will assist with that, because it will improve the diagnostic services available to everyone in this area,” said Ross Fisher.
