MEDIA CENTRE
July 24, 2025
Announcing our 2025 Grant Recipients
Building Thriving Communities Together
First West Foundation is proud to announce an investment of $1,179,403 to 81 charitable organizations in communities served by Envision Financial, Enderby & District Financial, Island Savings and Valley First, divisions of First West Credit Union. The investment represents a variety of funding streams including impact grants, capacity grants, SOAR grants, multi-year commitments and named endowment recipients.
Throughout the Fall, the Foundation will release an additional $1,098,923 in funding to charities through several named endowments and its four regional community endowments.
2025 marks a milestone year for First West Foundation, as the Board of Directors approved a 12% disbursement rate, 7% higher than the CRA’s minimum 5%, the equivalent increase of $1,283,068 for a total 2025 disbursement, through 18 named endowments of $2,278,326.
June 26, 2025
First West Foundation leader Susan Byrom receives prestigious King Charles III’s Coronation Medal
LANGLEY, B.C.- Susan Byrom, Executive Director of First West Foundation— charitable partner of First West Credit Union and its regional divisions— has been awarded the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal…
May 21, 2025
Celebrating Our 2024 Impact
We just wrapped up an exciting and impactful 2024 with a celebration and our Annual General Meeting. It’s been a year full of momentum, milestones, and meaningful progress.
First West Foundation proudly disbursed 100 grants and $1.04 million in funding through our annual grant cycle, endowments and giving programs last year.
Explore our 2024 Impact Report to see the highlights and stories that defined our year.
Big news is just around the corner!
Our 2025 grant recipients will be announced in the next few weeks—stay tuned!