BURNABY, British Columbia, January 31, 2012 – Coast Capital Savings (new window) has continued their support of the Neil Squire Society’s (new window) Employ-Ability Program in British Columbia for the fourth consecutive year by contributing $10,000.
“We are extremely pleased to have received another year of support from Coast Capital Savings (new window). Their commitment to our Employ-Ability Program has been tremendous,” said Gary Birch (new window), Executive Director of the Neil Squire Society. “They have helped us to promote independence and ensure that all persons with physical disabilities in British Columbia are receiving the full spectrum of support they need to reach their potential.”
The Employ-Ability Program prepares persons with disabilities for future employment opportunities. The Program is aimed at those who are most marginalized in society, particularly those who have had very long term detachment from the labour force. It provides a flexible, self-paced, and supportive environment, and services the full spectrum of people with physical disabilities.
“Coast Capital Savings (new window) is committed to enriching the communities we live in,” said Wendy Lachance, Director, Community Leadership, Coast Capital Savings (new window). “By supporting programs like Employ-Ability, we are helping people with physical disabilities become more self-reliant which is an important factor in building a strong society.”
About the Neil Squire Society
Neil Squire Society is the only not-for-profit organization in Canada that for the past 27 years has used technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with physical disabilities. The Society has developed innovative programs and services and some of the world’s leading edge assistive technology for people with physical disabilities. More than 20,000 people with disabilities in Canada have benefited from the work of the Society. With about fifty staff, Neil Squire Society has offices and provides services to Canadian in Vancouver, Regina, Ottawa, Fredericton, and Moncton, as well as to many small communities across Canada via distance education.
About Coast Capital Savings
Coast Capital Savings Credit Union is Canada’s second largest credit union with total assets under administration of $12.3 billion, more than 454,000 members and 51 branches in the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island regions of British Columbia. Product innovations include Canada’s first free chequing account from a full-service financial institution and the country’s most flexible mortgage product, the You’re the BossTM Mortgage, which was named 2010 Mortgage of the Year by canadianmortgagetrends.com (new window). Coast Capital offers one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures™. It is a member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club and an Imagine Canada Caring Company. To learn more, visit www.coastcapitalsavings.com (new window).
For further information, please contact:
Suzanne Cross
Tel:604-473-9363
E-mail at suzannec@neilsquire.ca