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Investing in community

As part of our mission to provide financial services for the betterment of our members, employees and communities, we invest our skills and resources to create positive social impact. 

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Turning purpose into practice

Rooted in action, guided by the values we live by.

We collaborate with people and organizations who are making a difference. Together, we’re building stronger, more inclusive communities across Manitoba.

Access to financial services

At ACU, financial inclusion means more than offering products—it means designing services for those who’ve historically been excluded. We work with communities to open doors to banking, credit and opportunity.

We provide access to financial services in underserved communities like Winnipeg’s North End—places often left behind by mainstream and traditional providers.

Watch a video about ACU's commitment to underserved communities

Our newcomer program helps new Canadians open accounts, access guidance, and become financially empowered members of our credit union.

Discover how you can bank with ACU as a new Canadian

ACU offers specialized loans for foreign-trained professionals so they can gain Canadian accreditation and return to their careers.

Explore a program that support foreign-trained professionals 

When approached by the Manitoba Islamic Association, we created a mortgage option that respects Islamic faith practices—expanding access to homeownership.

Learn more about our faith-based mortgage solutions for the Muslim community

Education and employment opportunities

We believe learning and employment are essential to building financial independence. By partnering with local organizations, we support skill-building and job-readiness for youth and marginalized groups.

We’re creating business and financial literacy opportunities for youth. Through a partnership with Tec Voc High School, students operate Stingers Credit Union, a branch of ACU.

Read more about the Stingers Credit Union program

We collaborate with community partners to provide training and workplace experiences for people facing barriers to employment. 

See who we partner with for workplace training

Community investment and support

 ACU’s commitment to community goes beyond banking. We invest in local solutions that promote access to housing, and successful nonprofit and community enterprises—while encouraging our own team to lead with purpose. 

We partner with the Manitoba Real Estate Association, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and the Province of Manitoba to invest in homeownership opportunities for Indigenous families.

We provide not-for-profits, co-operatives and mission-based businesses with the financing and other services they need to achieve their goals. 

Learn more about ACU's Community Financial Centre

Our grants and sponsorships support events and initiatives that foster social inclusion, environmental action and the development of community enterprises.

Discover more about our grants and sponsorships that support local impact 

Our employees volunteer with organizations that foster social justice, economic self-reliance and environmental sustainability in our communities.

 

Values-based operations

We apply our values to everything we do.

Applying principles of Sustainable Procurement by using local businesses dedicated to creating positive social and environmental outcomes. Where there’s a choice, prioritizing purchasing from Manitoba and Indigenous-owned businesses, not-for-profits and co-operatives and certified B Corp and Fair Trade companies.

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Whether you're looking for more information or need guidance on your next financial move, our team is ready to support you. Reach out and let us know how we can assist.