WHY CHOOSE US

It’s worth it, to all of us.

We are a financial cooperative.

You may have heard of cooperatives. Some of them sell sporting goods, some of them sell groceries or fuel. All of them are about people achieving more together than they can on their own. As a financial cooperative, we’re like that too.

When you join our credit union you are a member, not a customer, and that makes all the difference. Our members are our owners and have an equal say in how our credit union operates, no matter their balance.

Our members empower us to put people before profits and work in their true interests. By providing world-class banking services, the best financial advice in Canada and an approach that centres around our members, we simplify lives, helping members and creating a future where everyone can flourish.

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It’s worth it, to all of us.

We are a financial cooperative.

What does this mean for your financial wellbeing?

It’s simple. Your goals are our goals. We grow when you grow. It’s a partnership, not a transaction.

And here, we believe financial wellbeing is for everyone—learn why.

YOU

Our expert financial advice focuses on your evolving financial needs, not making short-term profits for faraway shareholders.

YOUR MONEY

Our profits are reinvested into our membership through free day-to-day banking, low-fee business accounts and great rates.

YOUR COMMUNITY

Enjoy competitive returns knowing your deposits help us support organizations that strengthen your local businesses and community.

Tamara Hendsbee, President

Tamara has more than 35 years’ experience in financial services and a proven track record of creating and leading high performing teams and maximizing member value using Agile and Lean methodology through collaboration and leadership.

Active in the community, Tamara is a champion of Envision Financial’s signature cause, The Full Cupboard, and is passionate about supporting women’s and children’s charities in the communities that Envision serves. For nearly a decade, Tamara has also been a director on the board of Run for Water Foundation, which is dedicated to raising awareness around community health and raising funds for clean water projects in Ethiopia. She currently serves on the finance committee of Run for Water’s board.

Tamara Hendsbee, President

2022 Community Support

How we've supported our communities in 2022

Abbotsford

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $92,837

Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:

A Better Life Foundation
Abbotsford Canucks
Archway Community Services
BC Cancer Foundation
Canadian Red Cross
Coast Mental Health Foundation
Decoda Literacy
Volunteer Abbotsford

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Raising food, funds and awareness for food banks serving Envision Financial communities.

Envision Financial Simple Generosity Grants: $2,500

Neighbourhood grants creating a sense of belonging and inclusiveness:

Aboriginal Arts and Culture Day
Augustin Community Fitness
Care for Women Foundation
Ibelong Community Programs

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $156,560

First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.

Support to charities promoting resilient & sustainable communities including:

Abbotsford Hospice Society
B.C Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation
BeMorr Society Mental Health and Suicide Awareness
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley
Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Care Counseling Society
Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society
M2/W2 Association
St. Johns Society
United Way British Columbia

Chilliwack

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $26,788

Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:

A Better Life Foundation
Ann Davis Transition Society
BC Cancer Foundation
Canadian Red Cross
Chilliwack Hospice Society
Chilliwack Hospital Foundation
Chilliwack Pride Society
Chilliwack Senior Secondary
Chilliwack Youth Health Centre
Co-Operative Development Foundation of Canada
Decoda Literacy
Food Banks BC
ShEvalesco Female Empowerment Association
TEDxChilliwack
United Way British Columbia

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Raising food, funds and awareness for food banks serving Envision Financial communities.

Envision Financial Simple Generosity Grants: $1,500

Neighbourhood grants creating a sense of belonging and inclusiveness:

Chilliwack Resource Centre
Ibelong Community programs

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $64,450

First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.

Delta

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $20,704

Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:

A Better Life Foundation
BC Cancer Foundation
Canadian Red Cross
Coast Mental Health Foundation
Coldest Night of the Year
Co-Operative Development Foundation of Canada
Decoda Literacy
Delta Hospital Foundation
Food Banks BC
Heron Hospice Society of Delta
ShEvalesco Female Empowerment Association
Shoebox Project
United Way British Columbia

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Raising food, funds and awareness for food banks serving Envision Financial communities.

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $59,700

First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.

Support to charities promoting resilient & sustainable communities including:

B.C and Alberta Guide Dogs
Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society
Reach Child and Youth Development Society
St. Johns Society
Take a Hike Youth at Risk Foundation
United Way of BC

Hope

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $17,884

Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:

A Better Life Foundation
BC Cancer Foundation
Canadian Red Cross
Coast Mental Health Foundation
Co-Operative Development Foundation of Canada
Decoda Literacy
DJ for Hope Film Event
Food Banks BC
Hope Brigade Days
Hope Community Services
ShEvalesco Female Empowerment Association
United Way British Columbia

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Raising food, funds and awareness for food banks serving Envision Financial communities.

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $14,750

First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.

Support to charities promoting resilient & sustainable communities including:

Fraser Inclusive and Housing Society (F.I.S.H)
Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society
St. Johns Society
United Way British Columbia

Kitimat

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $13,962

Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:

A Better Life Foundation
BC Cancer Foundation
Canadian Red Cross
Coast Mental Health Foundation
Co-Operative Development Foundation of Canada
Decoda Literacy
Food Banks BC
Kitimat Museum & Archives
Lions Club Family Day Sponsorship
ShEvalesco Female Empowerment Association
Snow Valley Skating Club
United Way British Columbia

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Raising food, funds and awareness for food banks serving Envision Financial communities.

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $7,000

First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.

Support to charities promoting resilient & sustainable communities including:

Kitimat Seniors Association Kitimat Seniors Association
Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society
St. Johns Society
United Way British Columbia

Langley

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $95,051

Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:

A Better Life Foundation
Coast Mental Health Foundation
Co-Operative Development Foundation of Canada
Decoda Literacy
Douglas College Foundation
Emotions Health & Wellness Society of BC
Food Banks BC
HUB Cycling
Kidsport Canada - BC
LifeApp Inc.
Seniors First BC
ShEvalesco Female Empowerment Association
The Vancouver Sun Children's Fund Society
Urban Safari Rescue Society

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Raising food, funds and awareness for food banks serving Envision Financial communities.

Envision Financial Simple Generosity Grants: $2,750

Neighbourhood grants creating a sense of belonging and inclusiveness:

Find a Friend project
Ishtar Women's Resource Society
Langley Hospice Society
Langley Volunteer Bureau

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $164,100

First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.

Maple Ridge

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $23,712

Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:

1st Laity View Scouts Group
A Better Life Foundation
BC Cancer Foundation
BC SPCA Maple Ridge
Canadian Red Cross
Coast Mental Health Foundation
Co-Operative Development Foundation of Canada
Decoda Literacy
Food Banks BC
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie, Seniors Network
ShEvalesco Female Empowerment Association
The Salvation Army Ridge Meadows Ministries
United Way British Columbia

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Raising food, funds and awareness for food banks serving Envision Financial communities.

Envision Financial Simple Generosity Grants: $500

Neighbourhood grants creating a sense of belonging and inclusiveness:

Chilcotin Carve and Cackle

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $71,750

First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.

Support to charities promoting resilient & sustainable communities including:

Alouette River Management Society
Fraser River Indigenous Society
Friends In Need Food Bank
Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society
Paws for Hope Foundation
SARA for Women
St. Johns Society
United Way British Columbia

Mission

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $16,342

Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:

A Better Life Foundation
BC Cancer Foundation
Canadian Red Cross
Coast Mental Health Foundation
Co-Operative Development Foundation of Canada
Cyrus Centre
Decoda Literacy
Food Banks BC
Mission Granite Curling Club
Mission Hospice Society
Senior Animals in Need Today Society
ShEvalesco Female Empowerment Association
United Way British Columbia

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Raising food, funds and awareness for food banks serving Envision Financial communities.

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $52,250

First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.

Support to charities promoting resilient & sustainable communities including:

Cyrus Centre
Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society
Mission Hospice Society
Mission Literacy in Motion
St. Johns Society
Union Gospel Mission (Lydia House)
United Way British Columbia

Surrey

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $173,921

Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:

A Better Life Foundation
Children's Family House Society of BC (Ronald McDonald House BC)
Coast Mental Health Foundation
Fraser Valley Child Development Centre
Mackie's Place
Phoenix Drug and Alcohol Recovery & Education Society
Reach Child & Youth Development Society
Self-Advocates of Semiahmoo
Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society
ShEvalesco Female Empowerment Association
SOS Children's Village B.C.

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Raising food, funds and awareness for food banks serving Envision Financial communities.

Envision Financial Simple Generosity Grants: $11,300

Neighbourhood grants creating a sense of belonging and inclusiveness:

Cloverdale Block Party
Community Rhythm Circle
Girls Can Talk Inequalities Minority Club
Hyland Neighborhood Block Party
International Neighbourhood Potluck
Student Study Circle
Children’s School Supplies
Your Words Matter Initiative

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $317,500

First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.

Our commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity

Envision Financial's foundational values demand that we, as an organization, actively strive for equity, inclusion and diversity. We believe in cultivating an environment in which every employee, member and community partner—both present and future—is valued for their uniqueness and is empowered to flourish.

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Members vote for directors at board elections, giving you a say in how our credit union operates.

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We partner with local organizations to create good things in our communities.

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Learn what it means to be a federal credit union including benefits and risks at firstwestcu.ca. For full details about the changes in deposit insurance, see the Notice Pursuant to the Disclosure on Continuance Regulations.

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Through our partnership with the First West Foundation, $1,092,023 has been granted from the foundation’s 16 endowments and charitable giving campaigns in 2023.

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Our employees spent 2,253 hours helping those in need and building our local communities in 2023.

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The Full Cupboard

We are on a mission to raise food, funds and awareness for our local food banks. In 2023 alone, we provided 195,902 meals through our Signature Cause, The Full Cupboard.

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Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union, acknowledges that we have privilege of doing business on the traditional and unceded territory of Coast Salish, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Nuxwsa’7aq (Nooksack), Kwantlen, šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam), Stz’uminus, sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), Nłeʔkepmx Tmíxʷ (Nlaka’pamux), Semiahmoo, sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ) and x̣àʼisla w̓áwís (Haisla).

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How we've supported our communities in 2022

Abbotsford

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $92,837

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Envision Financial Simple Generosity Grants: $2,500

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $156,560

Chilliwack

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $26,788

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Envision Financial Simple Generosity Grants: $1,500

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $64,450

Delta

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $20,704

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $59,700

Hope

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $17,884

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $14,750

Kitimat

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $13,962

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $7,000

Langley

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $95,051

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Envision Financial Simple Generosity Grants: $2,750

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $164,100

Maple Ridge

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $23,712

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Envision Financial Simple Generosity Grants: $500

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $71,750

Mission

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $16,342

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $52,250

Surrey

Envision Financial Community Partnerships & Donations: $173,921

The Full Cupboard Signature Cause: $159,538

Envision Financial Simple Generosity Grants: $11,300

First West Foundation | Envision Financial Community Endowment: $317,500

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