Youth Financial Well-Being

We help empower youth to achieve what’s important in their lives by investing in programs that give youth a hand up and improve youth financial well-being.

So just by banking with us, you’re supporting youth in your communities too.

Every year, Coast Capital invests 10% of our budgeted bottom line back into our communities with a focus on youth. Since 2000, that's more than $77 million.

Because many youth face more than their share of challenges on their journey to financial independence, Coast Capital Savings strategically invests and works alongside our community partners to break down the barriers that young people face.

We believe that helping young Canadians achieve financial independence will spark a hand up movement. By tapping into the creative energy of youth and their drive to build a better future, we aim to empower youth to become change-makers and inspire them to pay it forward.

Through our Youth Community Investment Program, we focus our support on helping youth:

build a strong financial future
succeed during their school years
prepare for the world of work
address basic, social, emotional and physical needs (unless we remove these barriers, it’s doubly difficult for youth to focus on their finances)

Community Sponsorships for Youth

Get financial and in-kind sponsorship support for programs and events that help create community connection and a sense of belonging in youth.

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Community Investment Grants for Youth

Apply for grants to a maximum of $30,000 to non-profit and charitable organizations that offer programs that give a hand up to youth in your communities on their journey to financial independence.

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Coast Capital is the official tour sponsor of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer Tour to help raise awareness and funds for youth with cancer.
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Through Junior Achievement of BC’s Dollars with Sense program, we help youth learn money management skills.
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The Youth Futures Education Fund was established to help BC youth with the expenses of a post-secondary education.
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We've partnered with the University of Victoria to inspire youth to pursue their educational dreams through the Coast Capital Savings Innovation Centre.
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2018 Youth Get It Highlights

In 2018, our members helped us give $5.9 million to youth-focused initiatives.

Learn how we've made an impact.

As a member of the London Benchmarking Group (LBG), we benchmark our community contribution to ensure that our resources are focused and creating value for our communities and our business.

We are designated an Imagine Canada Caring Company which recognizes organizations that donate at least one per cent of domestic pre-tax profits to support domestic charities and non-profit groups.

We received the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP), 2015 Giving Hearts Outstanding Corporation Award for leadership in philanthropy and community investment, nominated by the Canadian Cancer Society, the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, and the Canadian Red Cross.

We’re a Certified B Corporation® which means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. B Corps™ are leaders of a global movement of people using business as a force for good™.

Youth Financial Well-Being

How can we help youth?

Funding Opportunities

Featured Community Partners

2018 Youth Get It Highlights

Community Distinctions