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Two thirds of the funds distributed by the Foundation are directed to education, healthcare and poverty relief in Ontario while one third is assigned overseas. Through its international alliances, the Foundation funds disaster relief and credit union development initiatives.

Key Elements of What We're All About

Credit UnionsOur Funds Come From

  • Ontario Credit Unions, credit union members, affiliated co-operative organizations, and credit union system suppliers

Our Funds Are Directed To

  • Healthcare – Including hospitals and healthcare agencies (such as Heart and Stroke or Canadian
    Cancer Society)
  • Poverty Relief – Supporting Out in the Cold programs, Food Banks and related agencies
  • Education – Such as programs for the disabled, financial literacy, youth counselling and the Co-operative Young Leaders program
  • International development of credit unions and disaster relief

Our International Alliances Include

  • Co-operative Development Foundation (CDF), World Council of Credit Unions Inc. (WOCCU) and Canadian Red Cross

Funds Under Management

Capital Funds are entrusted to the OCUCF by individual Ontario credit unions, non profit organizations and individuals, the earnings from which are used to support their designated community development and support programs. Community Investment Funds are deposited with the OCUCF by credit unions, co-operatives and individuals as a flow through vehicle allowing for tax deductible donations to be donor directed to the charity of the depositors choice.

welcomes $50 personal memberships and lifetime memberships of $500. By increasing our membership and working together with Ontario's credit unions, we can make a world of difference and continue to champion community building.