PROJECT CORNERSTONE REACHES NEW HEIGHTS WITH $100,000 IN FUNDING

Media Release

April 12, 2023

For immediate release

2023 will the biggest year yet for Project Cornerstone!

Cornerstone Credit Union announced today that it will award $100,000 through the annual community

investment program. This is a new record for the most money ever given out in a single year through

Project Cornerstone.

“It’s a major milestone for us, and we’re excited to make an even bigger impact in our communities,” said

Cornerstone Credit Union CEO Doug Jones.

Applications are now open at www.cornerstonecu.com and will be accepted until July 31. A thorough

selection process will follow, with recipients to be announced Oct. 16-20 to coincide with National Co-op

Week.

Eligible community groups can apply for projects or programs that support youth and education or

community and economic development. Project Cornerstone funding is intended to build, expand, and

upgrade facilities or develop programs that improve the quality of life in local communities.

Last year, Project Cornerstone distributed $75,000 between projects in Neudorf, Saltcoats, Vibank, and

Yorkton. Since 2006, the program has awarded $451,000 to 41 community projects across the region.

For more information related to this media release:

https://www.cornerstonecu.com/en/community-investment/project-cornerstone-eligibility

Lori Walsh, Director, Strategy & Brand – 306.621.3471

Doug Jones, Chief Executive Officer – 306.621.2039