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Our Impact: Purpose Stories and Reporting

Operating as a social purpose financial cooperative keeps us focused on delivering real impact for our members, employees and communities. Read about the difference we're making below.
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Just by being a member, you're helping us build better futures

Every year we reinvest 10% of our budget bottom line back into the communities we serve. Our Volunteer Program empowers employees to choose which causes they want to support with their volunteer time and allows them to earn reward dollars to donate to causes they care about.

Community Investment
Community Investment
100,000,000

Since 2000, we've reinvested over $100 million back into our communities - like $2.2 million into Red Seal Trades partnerships with post-secondary education partners.

Volunteer Hours
Volunteer Hours
60,000

Since 2018, Coast Capital employees have volunteered over 60,000 hours in their communities across BC, Alberta and Ontario.

Free Coursera Licenses
Free Coursera Licenses
7,273

In 2024, we provided more than 7,000 free Coursera licenses to non-profits across the country so their employees, volunteers, and program participants could upgrade their professional skills and designations to unlock new income opportunities.

Education Awards
Education Awards
1,000

Since 2004, Coast Capital has provided almost $3 million dollars in financial awards to more than 1,000 students across the country.

Impact Stories: How we're helping transform communities

$100M and Counting

We're so proud to celebrate an incredible milestone in 2024: $100 million reinvested back into our communities since the year 2000. This is an incredible achievement we wouldn't have been able to accomplish without our members and employees. Watch to learn more.

Road to Red Seal Program

Meet Tanner, a dedicated foreman with a passion for woodworking. See how Coast Capital’s Road to Red Seal Program helped him achieve his Red Seal Endorsement, advancing his career and growing his income.

Credentialing Program for Newcomer Women

Pradnya, a pediatric dentist from Mumbai, faced challenges restarting her career in Canada. Through our partnership with DIVERSEcity's Credentialing Program for Newcomer Women, she was able to realign her career with her education and experience.

How Prosper Canada helps Canadians overcome financial barriers

In a 2022 poll, 31% of Canadians reported that they didn’t make enough money each month to cover their bills and debt payments and 35% reported that it had been difficult for their households to meet their financial needs in the previous 12 months.

Impact reporting and more information

Join us in banking for better

Choosing where you bank is a powerful decision. With Coast Capital, your membership supports building a stronger, more resilient Canada.

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