Philanthropy
Sunrise’s contributions come in a multitude of ways:
Branch fundraisers
Each of Sunrise’s 19 branches will hold at least one fundraising BBQ each calendar year. Money raised from these BBQ’s is donated to a worthwhile group, organization or cause in their community. Our branches typically raise more than $40,000 per year.
Gift-in-Kind Donations
Sunrise donates prize packages that can be used as give-aways at fundraising events. Sunrise typically donate merchandise and items worth more than $30,000 each year.
Cash Donations
Sunrise Credit Union supports local worthwhile groups, organizations or causes in our community through cash donations with over $100,000 being donated each year.
Sponsorships
Since forming in 2008, Sunrise has made it a priority to support of community groups, organizations, sports team, events, etc. Sunrise Credit Union’s contribution through sponsorships is around $125,000 annually.
Scholarships
Sponsorship Guidelines
Requests for donations or sponsorships should be made at least one month before the group or organization needs assistance. Requests are reviewed under the following guidelines:
- Is the event going to attract new business to the community?
- Will the event be held, or will the money be spent, in the region or local community? Is the project designed to reach a maximum number of people?
- Does it provide economic value, improve quality of life, or contribute to the social well-being of the region?
- Does the club or organization conduct or intend to conduct business with the credit union?
- Are the current staff members actively involved in this club or organization?
You can fill out an online application for a donation or sponsorship from Sunrise Credit Union.
Some of the groups and organizations supported by Sunrise Credit Union in 2019 include:
| Virden & Area Food Cupboard |
| Reston Early Learning |
| Terry Fox Foundation |
| Bren-Del-Win Centennial Library |
| Boissevain Community Theatre |
| Grandview Drop-in Centre |
| Melita & Area Fire Department |
| Treherne Aquatic Centre |
| Waskada Community Food Store |
| Brandon Humane Society |
| PAREC Summer Day Camp |
| Reston Rockets |
| Shoal Lake Community Handi-Van Service |
| Pipestone Recreation Club |
| Grandview Rec Commission |
| Grandview Fire Department |
| Reston Figure Skating Club |
| Reston Artificial Lake |
| Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba |
| Norfolk Treherne Fire Department |
| Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation |
| Grandview Fire Dept. - Breathing Apparatus |
| Baldur Early Learning Centre |
| STARS Air Ambulance |
| Deloraine Winchester Swimming Pool |
| Grandview Lakers |
| Victoria Library |
| Reston School Breakfast Program |
| Reston Renegades |
| Ste. Rose Stingers Fastpitch |
