Founding Partner and Principal Sponsor:
The Sunshine Coast Foundation is proud to celebrate Sunshine Coast Credit Union as our Founding Partner and Principal Sponsor and a true champion of our community. For nearly two decades, they have been supporting our mission of connecting a caring community with causes that make a difference.
It all started in 2004, when the Sunshine Coast Credit Union made a generous four-year commitment totaling $100,000 to establish our inaugural Community Legacy fund. This fund was the foundation of our Foundation, and it set in motion the important work we do on the Sunshine Coast. Thanks to their visionary leadership, our pool of Community Legacy funds has grown to over $2.3 Million and, since 2018, the Sunshine Coast Credit Union Endowment has supported a wide range of local causes and initiatives with over $30,000 in grant disbursements.
But that was just the beginning. Sunshine Coast Credit Union has continued to be a loyal and strategic partner of our Foundation, sponsoring our change-making Vital Signs report since its inception in 2009. These reports provide valuable insights into the social, economic, and environmental well-being of our community, and help us identify the most pressing issues and opportunities for action.
Most recently, Sunshine Coast Credit Union has shown their commitment to addressing food insecurity on the Coast by leading the way in contributions to our Coast-Wide Food Bank endowment in 2021-22. This endowment will provide sustainable funding for the four food banks that serve our region, with the goal that no one goes hungry in our community.
”We are honoured to be sharing this journey with the Sunshine Coast Foundation,” said Jodi Fichtner, Sunshine Coast Credit Union’s chief impact and marketing officer. “The alignment between our organizations is rooted in our commitment to defining success based on a long-term vision. While we look to address the needs of today, we also need to ensure the decisions we are making will positively impact generations to come. Congratulations to the Foundation for 20 years of identifying needs in the community, and working collaboratively to create impact today while building lasting legacies for tomorrow.”
We are immensely grateful to our local Credit Union for their ongoing support and collaboration. They have been with us every step of the way, sharing in our vision of a healthy and vibrant community where everyone belongs. Together, we are making a lasting difference on the Sunshine Coast.
Principal Sponsor:
Odlum Brown is proud to be a 2024 Principal Sponsor of the Sunshine Coast Foundation.
Odlum Brown has been helping clients achieve their financial goals for over 100 years. As a fully independent investment firm since 1923, Odlum Brown is committed to acting in clients’ best interests – always. Through disciplined investment advice, objective research and other value-added financial planning services available through our subsidiary Odlum Brown Financial Services Limited, the firm offers an exceptional full-service experience to grow and preserve clients’ wealth for the long term.
Odlum Brown also invests in the communities where its clients and team members live and work through its passionate support of over 150 organizations across Canada, like the Sunshine Coast Foundation, that share their values and aim to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the community.
Through this sponsorship, Odlum Brown looks forward to seeing the Sunshine Coast Foundation fulfilling its mission of creating a healthy and vibrant community and improving local lives.
Principal Sponsor:
At the heart of every thriving community lies a network of dedicated individuals and organizations committed to its growth and well-being. For almost two decades, the Coast Reporter has been a steady source of support for the Sunshine Coast Foundation. Their commitment to amplifying local voices and championing causes that matter has been instrumental in our ability to connect a caring community and effecting positive change.
Established in 1997, the Coast Reporter has played an invaluable role on the Sunshine Coast, chronicling its stories, triumphs, and challenges, and since the Foundation’s inception in 2003, they have helped us pursue our vision of a healthy and vibrant community where everyone belongs.
As we prepare for the upcoming launch our 10th Vital Signs report, we are deeply grateful to have the Coast Reporter on board as a Principal Sponsor. Their support ensures this critical local resource will reach as many community members as possible, empowering us all with the knowledge and insights needed to shape the future of our beloved Sunshine Coast.