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Access is committed to strengthening our communities by supporting organizations, charities, and events that reflect the values of our members, employees, and communities. We know that by building relationships through a shared goal, we can help our communities thrive and make a positive impact.
Volunteering
Our staff care deeply about the communities in which we live and work, with employees collectively contributing 18,053 volunteer hours in 2025. Many of these hours came from volunteer opportunities for our hosted events, as well as organizations like Harvest Manitoba, Central Station, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and Siloam Mission.
In addition to volunteering, employees participating in our Jeans for Charity Program raised $150,971 that’s distributed to ten charities, and our subsidiaries raised $12,500 that’s distributed to four non-profit organizations.
Events
Access hosted numerous events across the province for our members and communities to enjoy. These events included: 2 Shred Days, 6 Pancake Breakfasts, 3 Movie in the Park Events (including 1 Movie in the Stadium), 4 Winter Pop Ups, 5 Junior Golf Tournaments, and 2 Charity Golf Tournaments.
Access hosted numerous events across the province for our members and communities to enjoy. These events included: 2 Shred Days, 6 Pancake Breakfasts, 3 Movie in the Park Events (including 1 Movie in the Stadium), 4 Winter Pop Ups, 5 Junior Golf Tournaments, and 2 Charity Golf Tournaments.
An exciting opportunity in 2025 was partnering with the Grey Cup Festival Tour to travel across the province visiting various communities. The Tour included 20 Grey Cup Festival Tour stops that Access participated in, 2 Grey Cup Festival Activations, and a Tailgate Activation at the 112th Grey Cup at Princess Auto Stadium.
Access hosted the 12th annual Charity Golf Tournament, which had over 260 golfers at two locations: Minnewasta Golf & Country Club in Morden and Bridges Golf Course in Starbuck. The tournaments raised $116,182.90 for Katie Cares and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Manitoba, contributing to a two-year grand total of $241,773.24.
Financial Literacy
2025 was the busiest year yet for the Access Financial Literacy Program. The program offers 16 free workshops, delivered in plain language, without ties to products or services. The goal is to share our knowledge and expertise to empower members of our communities to make good financial decisions. In 2025, our team of 43 certified financial literacy trainers hosted 93 workshops throughout the province, reaching a total of 2,475 participants.
2025 was the busiest year yet for the Access Financial Literacy Program. The program offers 16 free workshops, delivered in plain language, without ties to products or services. The goal is to share our knowledge and expertise to empower members of our communities to make good financial decisions. In 2025, our team of 43 certified financial literacy trainers hosted 93 workshops throughout the province, reaching a total of 2,475 participants.
Sponsorships and Donations
In 2025 Access was able to give back $2,119,270.44 to local charities and non-profit organizations that are working to achieve the same goal as we are – to grow and sustain our communities. Areas of interest include:
- Education: $413,820.96
- Health and Welfare: $758,988.61
- Sports and Recreation: $263,576.86
- Economic Development: $145,220.00
- Youth and Senior Support: $115,784.01
- Environment: $19,500.00
- Arts and Culture: $93,572.96
- Community Events: $308,807.04
Focused Funding Grant
The Focused Funding Grant launched in 2025 to provide targeted financial support for Manitoba schools to support initiatives that strengthen communities. The program was designed to focus resources where they can create a lasting impact and support projects that align with our values of inclusion, empowerment, and financial well-being.
Director of Greetings
2025 was another paws-itive year for the Director of Greetings (D.O.G.) program! The D.O.G.s completed 169 branch visits, 42 special visits (community events, schools, camps, and seniors homes), 22 school visits for I Love to Read Month, and 14 days volunteering with St. John Ambulance Pet Therapy Program. D.O.G. Bill was also ranked #15 certified trick dog in the world and #1 in Canada!
Community is one of the pillars of Access Credit Union. These events and initiatives bring our members and communities together, providing opportunities to engage and celebrate our efforts. Thank you to all our communities for your dedication and support.
Thursday | February 12, 12:00 PM