Congratulations to two outstanding KCCU members recognized as 2025 CU Succeed Bursary winners
Big congrats to Henri and Lilly, two awesome KCCU members who are recipients of CU Succeed Youth Bursaries from the Ontario Credit Union Foundation! Way to go, you two! The CU Succeed Youth Bursary is open to resident Ontario post-secondary students in need of financial assistance for academic, technological, or vocational training. The bursary is […]
KCCU donates 10 backpacks to the United Way’s Backpack Program
To help local families prepare, KCCU has donated 10 fully stocked backpacks to the United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Backpack Program! These backpacks, filled with essential school supplies, will be distributed through United Way and its community partners, supporting students who might otherwise go without. The Backpack Program empowers kids to learn, grow, […]
$1,200 raised for the YMCA of Eastern Ontario
Our Fundraiser BBQ in support of the YMCA of Eastern Ontario was a fantastic success. Thanks to the generosity of KCCU members, community supporters, and everyone who joined us at the grill, we raised an incredible $1,200! These funds will help people of all ages in our community stay active and engaged through the YMCA’s […]
KCCU fulfills it’s 3rd year of support by donating $25,000 to Pathways to Education Kingston
Kingston Pathways to Education, launched in 2010, supports high school students from low-income areas with academic, financial, and social resources to break the cycle of poverty and promote post-secondary success. While Pathways provides support through high school, it lacks funding for post-secondary assistance. To address this gap, the program partnered with the Community Foundation for […]
KCCU joins 27 workplaces for the United Way Day of Caring
Team KCCU joined 27 workplaces and 400+ amazing volunteers for the 2025 United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Day of Caring! Volunteers went to 38 local organizations to lend a hand with everything from gardening and painting to cleaning and landscaping. We rolled up our sleeves at Oak Street Community Garden, tackling weeding, staining […]
$1,370 raised for Ryandale Transitional Housing
We’re thrilled to announce that our Fundraiser BBQ in support of Ryandale Transitional Housing was a HUGE success! Together, we raised an incredible $1,370 to help provide safe, supportive housing for those in need. A massive thank you to everyone who came out, donated, and made this event so special. Your generosity is making a […]
KCCU donates feminine hygiene products to United Way’s Period Promise campaign
No one should have to choose between feeding their family and having access to essential hygiene products. That’s why every year, KCCU proudly supports United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Period Promise campaign. Find out more about the Period Promise here.
Kingston Community Credit Union reports successful year and continued growth at 67th Annual General Meeting
Kingston Community Credit Union (KCCU) hosted its 67th Annual General Meeting on March 25th, 2025, bringing together members and guests to review the highlights of another successful year. The meeting featured reports on KCCU’s strong financial performance, solid governance practices, and active community engagement. During the meeting, the board of directors welcomed a new director […]
Kingston Community Credit Union donates $5,000 to support the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund
On Friday March 14th, 2025, Kingston Community Credit Union CEO, Jon Dessau, presented Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson, and Ian Cholmondeley of Extend-A-Family Kingston with a $5,000 donation toward the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF). The Extend-A-Family Kingston (EAFK) project was selected as the focus of the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund for 2024/2025. Funding […]
KCCU’s Annual Sock Drive
We’re excited to share that KCCU’s Annual Sock Drive collected 460 pairs of socks! Thanks to the generosity of our members and staff, these socks will warm 460 individuals in our community! Socks Kingston is doing incredible work in our community, providing warm socks and essential items to those in need. A huge thank you […]
Notice of 2024 Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 7:00pmDonald Gordon Hotel & Conference Centre, 421 Union Street, Kingston All members are invited to attend and participate in Kingston Community Credit Union’s 2024 Annual General Meeting. As a cooperative, our democratic principles offer our members equal voting rights (one member, one vote) and the ability to participate in setting […]
KCCU Donates 75 Winter Care Kits to Trellis HIV & Community Care
In December, with the support of our members, staff, and the community, we collected items to create Winter Care Kits for those in need. These kits are designed to assist marginalized individuals who may be facing hardships during the colder months. The items included: Warm socks, gloves hats and scarves, hand and feet warmers and […]
Youth Imagine the Future Festival concludes it’s 3rd year
Last month, the third annual Youth Imagine the Future Festival came to a close with its Award Gala and Exhibition. The Award Gala celebrated the artwork and stories created by local youth, focusing on a green future. Our CEO, Jon Dessau, was joined by two KCCU Directors to present awards to the winners in the […]
KCCU celebrates the success of its 2024 Christmas Caring Program
The holiday season is a time for giving, and KCCU’s Christmas Caring program is the perfect way to spread cheer to those in need! This program is designed to support KCCU members who have faced personal economic challenges throughout the year. Eligible families receive a supply of essential groceries that will last for 2-3 weeks, […]
KCCU continues its partnership with the City of Kingston to support local climate action
Kingston Community Credit Union (KCCU) joins the City of Kingston to support the fifth year of the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF) with a new project announced yesterday at a kick-off event. The Kingston Community Climate Action Fund was developed by the City of Kingston to support local charities and not-for-profit organizations and their […]
KCCU acheives 45 years of 100% staff participation during the 2024 United Way Workplace Campaign
Kingston Community Credit Union (KCCU) has once again demonstrated their commitment to giving back to the community by raising $13,916 for the United Way KFL&A through their annual workplace campaign. This generous donation, along with a corporate donation from the Board of Directors, will go towards supporting many worthy community organizations in the Kingston area. […]
$800 raised for the Kingston Interval House
Our used book sale benefiting the Kingston Interval House kicked off Monday, October 21st, and ran until November 8th, 2024. Thanks to our members for donating used books and supporting our fundraiser. Thanks to you, KCCU was successfully able to raise $800! To learn more about the Kingston Interval House, click here.
KCCU raises $800 in support of the Alzheimer’s Society of KFLA
On September 27th, 2024, KCCU hosted its final Fundraiser BBQ of the season in support of the Alzheimer’s Society of Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington. Thanks to those who attended and helped us raise $800 for this great organization!
KCCU Announces Appointment of Dominic Naimool as General Counsel
KCCU is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dominic Naimool as General Counsel, effective June 22, 2024. Dominic represents a new generation of digitally empowered developer lawyers, uniquely equipped to address the ever-evolving technical landscape of cooperative finance and Canadian finance more broadly. As General Counsel, Dominic’s main responsibilities include ensuring legal compliance, managing legal […]
$1,200 Raised in support of Kingston4Paws
Our fundraising BBQ held on July 5th raised $1,200 for Kingston 4Paws! Special thanks to our Social and Fundraising Committee for all their hard work in making the event a success and to all the volunteers from Kingston 4Paws who attended with their dogs.
KCCU pledges a $100,000 donation to Pathways to Education Endowment Fund
Kingston Community Credit Union (KCCU) has committed to provide a donation of $25,000 annually to the Pathways to Education Endowment Fund for four years for a total donation of $100,000. The first donation of $25,000 was provided late in 2023 and the second installment today. These funds from KCCU will provide crucial support to the […]
KCCU donates $5,000 to the 2024 Kingston Community Climate Action Fund
Kingston Community Credit Union CEO, Jon Dessau, presented Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson and Shawn Krall, Dr. Kaitlyn Patterson and Maureen Buchanan of All Our Relations Land Trust with a $5,000 donation toward the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF). This marks the fourth year that KCCU has matched donations made by local Kingston residents to the […]
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Gina as she retires after 35 years with KCCU!
Please join us in celebration of Gina’s thirty-five years of hard work and dedicated service to our members. Happy Retirement, Gina!
KCCU United Way KFL&A Workplace Campaign – 44 years of 100% Participation
Kingston Community Credit Union (KCCU) has once again demonstrated its commitment to giving back to the community by raising $13,715 for the United Way KFL&A through its annual workplace campaign. This generous donation, along with a corporate donation from the Board of Directors, will go towards supporting many worthy community organizations in the Kingston area. […]
KCCU continues to support Kingston Community Climate Action Fund and the 2024 Initiative
Kingston Community Credit Union (KCCU) joins the City of Kingston to support the fourth year of the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF) with a new project announced earlier today at a kick-off event. All Our Relations Land Trust project was selected as the focus of the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF) in 2024. […]