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2009 Recipients (L to R):
Innisfil YMCA Strong Kids $1000; I.O.O.F Seniors Homes $1000; Shelburne Minor Hockey $3200; Sandy Cove Acres Men's Glee Club $800
Community Involvement Award Guidelines
Each year, Peoples Credit Union dedicates a portion of its after tax profit to further major community projects. This year that amount will be $6,000, to be shared between two, or more, applicants based in Simcoe and Dufferin County and who meet the eligibility guidelines.
Applicant organizations are asked to read the following guidelines, complete, and return the attached application by September 8, 2010. The recipient, or recipients, of the award(s) will be announced during the month of October 2010, and celebrated during Credit Union Day festivities on October 21, 2010.
The community involvement award is intended:
• Reflect Peoples Credit Union’s mission and values
• Be identified with the communities the Credit Union serves
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
It is expected that applicant organizations will have:
• an identifiable link to the communities , or members directly served by branches of Peoples Credit Union;
• a charitable registration number or non-profit status;
• less than 50% of their funding provided by United Way or government agencies;
• a board of directors as part of the operating structure;
Any project/event/item purchase that has been submitted for consideration should ideally occur between October 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.
FUNDING DETAILS
Funds will only be advanced to the recipient organization(s), once it is clear that the proposed project is going ahead and the funds are required. Should it be determined by a recipient organization that their project cannot go ahead, and a suitable alternative to the project not be agreed upon by the organization and Peoples Credit Union, the funding will be awarded to another applicant, at the Credit Union’s discretion.
INELIGIBILITY
Organizations that have been chosen as recipients of this award in the previous five years are ineligible to apply.
Applicants requesting funding for administrative costs, including staffing and labour costs, are ineligible to apply.
EXAMPLES
The following are examples of causes that Peoples Credit Union may consider under the guidelines. This list is not exhaustive and should not preclude applications for other capital projects, items or causes.
Community - Community projects/events geared to children, youth and/or families
Education - Awareness programs with a community focus for youth and/or families
Health - Health related programs with a grassroots community focus
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Application forms are available from all Peoples Credit Union Branches or the website www.peoplescu.ca.
2. Completed application forms should be returned by mail or in person to Peoples Credit Union by September 8, 2010.
Address: Community Involvement Award Committee
Peoples Credit Union
Head Office
8034 Yonge Street, Innisfil ON L9S 1L6
3. Peoples Credit Union will then make an assessment under (but not limited to) the Credit Union’s granting criteria.
4. Applicants will be advised in a timely manner of the status of their application. Recipient(s) are asked to assist in the coordination of a media event at their primary operating location, which will include the cheque presentation and take place during the month of October.
5. In follow-up, the recipient(s) will be asked to provide Peoples Credit Union with a brief written overview of the outcome of their application of the granted funding.
Click here for the application and guidelines form.
DONOR RECOGNITION
The following are some ideas for recognition, which Peoples Credit Union would appreciate in relation to their donation:
• Inclusion in publicity like the media release, photo opportunities etc.
• Thanked in a newsletter or on certificates etc.
• Verbal thank you at any related functions
• Opportunity to present an award or participate at the event/project launch
USE OF NAME:
The applicant(s) receiving a donation from Peoples Credit Union are asked to please forward for our review and approval, any printed materials and draft copies of media communication that will be using the Peoples Credit Union name.
For more information please call (705)436-2044 ext 243
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