Committed to Sikh culture, education and religion

Guided by our values (equality, honesty, accountability, ethical behavior, Seva, and sharing), everything we do is in the best interest of our members, employees, communities and the environment.

People, planet, prosperity

The ‘triple bottom line’ people, planet, prosperity is at the heart of how we do business, and we actively use financial services and focused efforts in the community for the benefit of people, businesses, and the environment.

Community

We are determined to investing financial and nonfinancial skills and resources to foster social justice, economic self-reliance and environmental sustainability in our communities

Culture

We will actively use our unique skills and expertise as a financial institution to help address social, cultural, environmental and economic issues facing our communities

Education

We are a strong proponent of education and annually awards scholarships and bursaries to descerving students and also advocates for financial literacy through various programs

Religion

We are committed to sikh culture and religion and our shared values of equality,, honesty, accountability, seva and sharing is woven into everything we do

Our Commitment to Sikhism

Embodying the spirit of people helping people

As a credit union based on cooperative principle and Sikh faith, we’re actively involved in ”seva” and giving back to communities in many ways throughout the year, including food drives, blanket/clothing drives, volunteering, and more

Mid-April: Vaisaikhi Nagar Kirtan
November: Blanket/clothing drive

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How We Make an Impact

Our three primary organizational focuses include:

People

Our members are the reason we exist. We work hard to help our members achieve the financial future they desire.

Planet

A healthy financial future also requires a healthy planet. Working side-by-side with our members, we will protect our cherished planet.

Prosperity

Prosperity for members and the community is our fundamental focus. However, prosperity will not be blindly pursued at the expense of people and the planet.

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Donated in 2019

In 2019 we donated a significant amount to support various community-based, non-profit and charitable organizations and funded variety of projects that have lasting positive impact in our community including various local food banks and homeless shelters

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Trees planted

In honour of the 550th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev ji, Khalsa Credit Union in collabration with Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen and the City of Surrey planted 550 trees at Hazelnut Meadows Park. In partnership with the City of Burnaby, we planted an additional 550 trees at Second Narrows Park.

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Giving back

We would like to thank our members for allowing us to support various community endeavours by donating 10% of our net income. In previous years, KCU has supported food banks and homeless shelters, as well as youth throughscholarships and bursaries.

Our Commitment to Youth

Scholarships and Bursaries

We believe our youth are our future leaders. Every year Khalsa Credit Union provides various scholarships and bursaries to exemplary students and athletes and to those in need. Be sure to encourage our students to apply.

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Our Commitment to Community

Donations of PPE for frontline workers in the Lower Mainland

Personal Protective Equipment has become vital for frontline workers to battle the ongoing pandemic. KCU donated over 10,000 items of PPE including masks from our first aid supplies to various hospitals and community organizations in British Columbia.