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COMMUNITY IMPACT
Together, we create a future where everyone can flourish
We believe in supporting local non-profit and charitable organizations that serve the most vulnerable in our communities. We create capacity in the social sector by leveraging our financial strength and our social vision, Lead Well. Through Lead Well, employees volunteer their time and skills to help our communities flourish.
Feed The Valley
We’re committed to fighting food insecurity through our signature cause, Feed the Valley, local partnerships, and community programs. Since 2010, Valley First and Enderby District team members, members, and communities have raised over $3.14 million, the equivalent of 6.2 million meals. Our team members support this effort by volunteering, running food drives, and raising awareness to strengthen community well-being.
BC Cancer Foundation
Cancer touches many lives, including our colleague Lisa and her husband, who both faced the disease and emerged with a renewed appreciation for life. With one in two British Columbians affected, we’ve committed $400,000 over four years to the BC Cancer Foundation, supporting research, innovative care, and team engagement through initiatives like the Workout to Conquer Cancer Challenge.
First West Foundation
Established in 1996, the First West Foundation is our philanthropic partner. As a federally registered charity, it supports communities through grant-making and partnerships with local charities via four community endowments—Envision Financial, Enderby & District Financial, Island Savings, and Valley First—and 14 named endowments across B.C. Since inception, it has awarded over $12.6 million in grants, including $975,759 to 100 charities in 2024.
At Valley First and Enderby & District Financial, we believe in the power of partnership, a shared commitment to creating lasting, positive change in our local communities. Whether through marketing sponsorships or community investments, we’re proud to support initiatives that align with our values and goals.
Volunteering is a key part of Valley First and Enderby & Districts social vision. Through our Lead Well program, team members grow as leaders while giving back. In 2024, they contributed over 2,100 hours—both during work and personal time—to support those in need and strengthen communities across B.C.
Valley First offers a marquee tent lending program to both non-profit and for-profit organizations. This is part of our commitment to support community events and initiatives that align with our business goals. By partnering with organizations that share our values and reach, we amplify our brand while supporting meaningful local engagement.
How we help
Driving meaningful change where individuals and communities can truly flourish.
Launch Okanagan
The Matched Savings Program is more than just a financial literacy course. It’s a 12-month journey designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge to take control of your personal finances—while helping you build real savings for what matters most.
Whether your goal is to pursue higher education, launch a small business, or simply create a more stable future, this program offers a unique opportunity: for every dollar you save, Launch Okanagan matches it 3 to 1 — amplifying your efforts and accelerating your progress.
You’ll gain practical skills, personalized support, and a community of peers cheering you on. Most importantly, you’ll be investing in yourself—and the returns can be life-changing.
Purppl
Since 2019, Valley First has proudly partnered with Purppl to deliver the Impact & Leadership Development Program (ILDP)—a transformative coaching initiative designed to help non-profits, charities, and social purpose organizations deepen their community impact and build long-term financial sustainability.
Through customized six- or 12-month programs, ILDP equips social purpose leaders and their teams with the tools to navigate complex operational challenges and seize emerging opportunities.
To date, more than 40 organizations across British Columbia have benefited from Purppl’s tailored, capacity-building approach—turning vision into action and purpose into measurable progress.
Enderby Community Resource Centre
Each week, parents and children gather in a warm, welcoming space, not just to sing, but to connect. The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® is a free, one-hour session where we share rhymes, songs, and stories that spark joy and build bonds.
Valley First’s commitment to community well-being, programs like this are made possible. Their support helps create safe, welcoming spaces where families can grow, connect, and thrive—together. Parents gain skills and support to strengthen their relationships with their children during these important early years.
A simple moment that opens the door to something bigger: community. Parents chat, share stories, and learn about local resources, including mental health supports.
Together we can create great things
We are proud to be partners with Do Some Good in our commitment to building a community of like-minded, socially responsible community leaders who positively impact our non-profit sector with their time and talent.
Do Some Good’s mission is to leverage the power of technology to increase overall engagement, building stronger and more connected communities. Working together, volunteers, non-profit organizations and businesses can make a collective impact. We invite you to create your own profile and join our growing online community today.
Meet with us
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We acknowledge that we have the privilege of doing business on the traditional and unceded territory of First Nations communities.
