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The Crossroads Community Investment Fund (CIF) was established in 2009. Each year funds are allocated to non-profit organizations that support community development. The purpose of the Community Investment Fund is to provide a strong foundation to build upon and enhance the quality of life for the people in Crossroads Country.

Each year a set amount of funding is allocated towards the fund at which time the CIF committee meets and discusses if any adjustments will be made to the program for the current year. The program opens for nominations in June and closes August 31 of each year.

In the past 15 years the fund has allocated over $610,000 to more than 170 community projects and initiatives!

We are proud of our cooperative roots and helping our communities will always be a priority.

It's about grassroots, hometowns and cooperation. That's the Credit Union Difference.

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You can contact the Marketing Department at Crossroads CU at 306-563-2424 or email marketing@crossroadscu.ca.

Community Investment Fund

Our members contribute to our profits and because of them we are proud to invest those profits back into the communities that make up Crossroads Country through our Community Investment Fund.

We are excited to announce that our Crossroads Community Investment Fund will be allocating up to $75,000 to Non-Profit Organizations in Crossroads Country. That's up to $75,000 invested back into the communities in which we live, work & play. And YOU get to help decide.

Nominate a non-profit organization that is raising funds for a project or program that you believe will make an impact in Crossroads Country for a chance to receive funding.

Nominations close August 31st.

To read the eligibility criteria and more, keep scrolling!

NOMINATE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION NOW!

The non-profit organization must support the development of our communities and/or development and implementation of programs that support the people in Crossroads Country.
The non-profit organization/community group must support one of the following pillars:
- Community
  Capital projects & initiatives that focus on community & economic development & revitalization to help build stronger communities.
- Wellness
  Projects & initiatives that focus on the wellbeing of people in Crossroads Country through wellness, nutrition and recreational programs and activities.
- Education
  Projects & initiatives that focus on building a brighter future for the people in Crossroads Country through educational programs and activities helping to develop financial literacy in our communities.
- Health
  Community health care projects & initiatives that focus on advancement of healthcare services available for the people in Crossroads Country.
The non-profit organization project or initiative must benefit many people in Crossroads Country.

While membership at Crossroads Credit Union is not a requirement, individuals who are members in the nomination process and non-profit organizations who do business with Crossroads Credit Union will be given preference when the final decision must be made between comparable groups.
Key players of the non-profit organization will be asked to co-operate with the credit union in publicity opportunities (example cheque presentations that will be shared on our social media channels).
Non-profit organization must be in the trading area of Crossroads Credit Union.

Depending on the quality and number of nominations, preference may be given to:
- Individuals who are members in the nomination process.
- Non-profit organizations who do business with Crossroads Credit Union.

Final selection will be made by the CIF committee based on eligibility criteria.
If a non-profit organization receives multiple nominations, and fits the eligibility criteria, they will not be awarded more than once.
Only 1 nomination can be submitted per community member, duplicates will be eliminated. If multiple nominations are submitted by the same individual, we will use the first one submitted by using the time and date.
Only those nominations selected to receive funding will be contacted.

Funding will be awarded to projects based on the following allocation tiers:

Community: 40%
Wellness: 25%
Education: 20%
Health: 15%

If there are no nominations under a certain pillar, the CIF Committee reserves the right to allow the funding available to be allocated under another pillar or leave the funds for future allocations.

If only one nomination is made under a pillar, that non-profit organization does not automatically receive the total funding amount available under that pillar. The CIF Committee will decide if the non-profit organization is eligible as well as the allocation amount based on community impact of the project or program.

If the CIF Committee so chooses, they can award the total funding under each pillar to one project or program.

Funding will not be provided for:

• Political or religious organizations
• Advocacy organizations whose causes are publicly controversial.
• Individuals
• Conferences
• Privately owned ventures and/or private clubs funded through membership fees

We will contact the recipients in October and arrange a cheque presentation and photo op during Co-op Week (October 13 - 17) to share on our social media channels and website.

The pictures will be posted on social media spaced out over the following weeks, giving a shout out and highlighting the Non-Profit Organization.

On Credit Union Day (October 16), we will have Cruz FM Live on Location at our head office (Canora branch) where we will talk about our CIF program, re-announce the recipients and talk a little bit about each one.

Canora Composite School received $2,000 towards their Nutrition & Wellness Program.

Canora Royal Legion Hall $4,000 towards new chairs for the facility.

Sturgis Read Club $3,000 towards their new concrete pad.

Stenen Recreation Board received $2,500 towards their new play structure project.

Trakkers Snow Club received $2,500 towards their goal of fixing up the warmup shelter roof (north of Canora).

Preeceville School received $5,000 towards their project of creating an outdoor learning space.

Kuroki Community Club $2,500 towards their mop room project.

Preeceville Arena received $5,000 towards their dressing room project.

Canora Elementary School received $1,500 towards their Nutrition Program.

Rama Recreation Board received $3,000 towards their program funding.

Sturgis Rural Fire Co-op received $4,000 towards the purchase of new Jaws of Life Equipment.

Canora Leisure Services received $6,000 towards the purchase of portable pickleball net systems.

Hamlet of Crystal Lake received $2,500 towards their project of installing permanent public washrooms at the beach area.

Invermay School received $1,500 towards their Nutrition Program.

Wadena Elementary School received $1,500 towards their Nutrition Program.

Wadena Player's Club received $5,000 towards their outdoor stage project.

Canora Community Childcare Centre received $5,000 towards their programming initiatives which include a summer program.

Sturgis Composite School received $1,500 towards their Nutrition Program.

Preeceville Recreation Board received $4,000 towards their project of repurposing the old tennis courts.

Wadena Composite School received $1,500 towards their Nutrition Program.

Preeceville School received $1,500 towards their Nutrition Program.

SPE Family Resource Center received $3,000 towards their Cooking with Kids Program.

Canora Minor Hockey received $2,500 towards sponsorship of hosting the 2025 Hockey Day in Saskatchewan.

Depending on the quality and number of nominations, preference may be given to:
- Individuals who are members in the nomination process.
- Non-profit organizations who do business with Crossroads Credit Union.

Final selection will be made by the CIF committee based on eligibility criteria.
If a non-profit organization receives multiple nominations, and fits the eligibility criteria, they will not be awarded more than once.
Only 1 nomination can be submitted per community member, duplicates will be eliminated. If multiple nominations are submitted by the same individual, we will use the first one submitted by using the time and date.
Only those nominations selected to receive funding will be contacted.

22 Groups received $2,022 each in funding.

Canora Community Childcare Centre

Preeceville Economic Development Committee

Canora Trakkers Snow Club

Wadena Community Childcare Centre

Sturgis Community Bingo

Preeceville School

Wadena Vohon Ukrainian Dance Club

Preeceville Nursery School

Wadena Seniors Club

Canora Veselka Dance Club

Canora Arts Council

Sturgis 123 Care for Me

Canora Composite School

Firmly Rooted Home School

Town of Canora Tourism Committee

Preeceville & Community Skate & Bike Park

Margo Community Rec Board

Sturgis Barveenok Ukrainian Dance Club

Assiniboine River Archery Club

Buchanan Black Box Players

Sturgis Figure Skating Club

Rama Recreation Board

Canora Fire Brigade Inc. (New Side by Side) $15,000

Canora Composite School (Student Wellness & Sustainability Initiative) $5,000

Canora Leisure Services (New Aquatic Park) $5,000

Canora Junior Elementary School (Learning Device Purchase) $3,000

Preeceville Economic Development (Downtown Park) $3,000

Preeceville School (Technology Update) $3,000

Stenen Dew Drop In Club (Total Roof Repair) $3,000

Sturgis & District Regional Park Lady Lake Site (Hall Improvements at Lady Lake) $15,000

Canora Leisure Services (Sportsgrounds Enhancement Project) $5,000

Wadena Community Childcare Centre Inc (Childcare Centre) $5,000

Invermay & District Fire Department (Fire Gear Storage Racks) $3,000

Preeceville Club 60 (Renovations) $3,000

Good Spirit Cross Country Ski Club (Warm up Shelter Re-build) $3,000