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In Our Community

 
Making a difference

Giving back to the Communities we live, work and play in

This week, On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and members, Our CEO Glenn Wilson, presented cheques to two incredible community organizations. $15,000 to Pathways in Sarnia-Lambton and $5,000 to the Children's Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent. These organizations are truly amazing and are on a mission to provide outstanding services and support to children in our community.
 
Year End Donations

'Tis The Season

Team members from our Wallaceburg branch and our Corunna Branch had a festive start to the holidays. Garland, lights, gifts, hot chocolate and candy canes only enhanced the spirits of all involved as they walked during the Santa Clause Parades in each community.
 
Sarnia Street Machines

Sarnia Street Machines

Southwest Regional Credit Union (Exmouth Branch) is proud to be a Major Sponsor of the Sarnia Street Machines supporting Pathways Health Centre for Children. 

You can join in our support at the "Cruise in the Park" held on June 23rd, 2024 and the "Hot Night Cool Cars" on August 1st, 2024.

Pictured: Gina Savo, Dale Hodges, Kip McMillan, and Dave Pickard.
 
Sydenham Challenge

The Sydenham Challenge

Southwest Regional Credit Union is a proud longtime supporter and Gold Sponsor of the Sydenham Challenge Dragon Boat Festival!

Did you know our staff also puts a Dragon Boat team "Southwest Dragons" together each year? 

You can learn more about the Sydenham Challenge at https://www.sydenhamchallenge.ca/
 
Inn of the Good Shepherd

The Inn of the Good Shepherd

 Our Sarnia Branch supported The Inn of the Good Shepherd - Sarnia for their casual Friday donations and held a "30 Days of Giving" campaign.
 
Ohanna-Landing

Ohana Landing

The Southwest Regional Credit Union head office team selected Ohana Landing as the recipient for their year-end donation. 
 
Mom's Baby Cupboard

Mom's Baby Cupboard supported by Wallaceburg Branch

Mom's Baby Cupboard was founded in 2010. They provide diapers, formula, wipes, pablum, creams, and gently used clothing and toys to mothers in need serving within Wallaceburg, Walpole Island, and Dresden. 

Visit the link below to learn more:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082708745400
 
Parkway Church

Parkway Church

Parkway Church is supported by the Corunna Branch for the Souper Thursdays they provide to the community for their year-end donation.
 
 
 

Our Corunna Branch joined their community to celebrate the Corunna 200!

Jay Anderson of Corunna was our lucky raffle winner!
 

Had a blast at the Plympton-Wyoming Fair

Our team attended the Plympton-Wyoming Fair, and raffled two new bikes off to lucky winners, Rhett Bourque and Brynleigh Schenk! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table.
 
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CU Succeed Youth Bursary awarded to our Member, Haley, by the Ontario Credit Union Foundation

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2023 Scholarship Award Program Winners

Southwest Regional Credit Union is pleased to announce the 2023 Scholarship Award Program Winners! This year Southwest has awarded a total of ELEVEN scholarships of $1,000 to deserving Members continuing their post-secondary education!
2023 Scholarship Winners
 

3rd stop on our BBQ Tour-Corunna

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2nd stop on our BBQ Tour-Wyoming

2nd stop on our BBQ Tour-Wyoming

It was a cooler, windy day but we still had a fabulous turnout in support of Ryan's House. Staff from both SWRCU and Bluewater Health Foundation were on hand to serve up Hamburgers and hotdogs. At the end of the day, $1200.00 was raised to go towards operational services for Ryan's House.
 
ROCK Mission

Wallaceburg's Annual Charity BBQ

The first stop of our Annual Charity BBQ tour was Friday, June 2 at our Wallaceburg branch. What an amazing turnout from the Wallaceburg community, with $1200.00 raised for the Rock for Missions.
 

Southwest Dragons were at it again!


The Wallaceburg Dragon Boat Festival also known as the Sydenham Challenge provides a fun-filled day of recreation and friendly competition for both community teams and established, experienced teams. Southwest CU has been a longtime sponsor of this event, and our team REALLY gets into it!
Donating funds
Dragon Boat Races
Dragon Boat Races
Dragon Boat Team
 
BBB Winner

Business Boost Bundle Winner - Save the Date

Congratulations to the winner of the 2023 Business Boost Bundle, Save the Date Floral & Decor!
 
 

GO STING GO!!!

Our team enjoyed watching Our Sarnia Sting take on the London Knights Tuesday and Wednesday night at the Hive!!!
 
Go Sting Go
Angela
Brenda and Wendy
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Community Clean Up 2023

Community Clean Up 2023

On a misty Saturday morning in April, Members of the Southwest Team put on their rubber boots and rain jackets to get one of Sarnia's local parks ready for the season. A little rain did not dampen the spirits!
 

Sarnia Home Show in 2023

We had a blast at the annual Sarnia Homeshow this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and said Hello. We're already looking forward to next year!
 
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Sarnia Home Show