With the grant provided by the Integris Credit Union, we were able to buy some much needed safety equipment to replace gear that was WAY overdue for replacement. We were able to purchase new firefighter helmets, boots and to provide each firefighter with a personal high quality flashlight which, while required was never done before. We were also able to purchase a TIC, or Thermal Imaging Camera, which will be of great assistance when trying to locate hard to find hot spots in order to put out fires. As well, we bought Incident Command and Safety Officer vests which are also required on scenes. Without the support of Integris we would be putting our members at risk by having outdated safety gear, or by simply not having the right gear to begin with. We have taken a huge step forward in the last 2 years, with the help of Integris in our endeavor to become a certified fire department servicing our area of Cluculz Lake. We like to say a huge THANK YOU for your support!

Integris Credit Union has been a sponsor of the Coldsnap Festival for many years, with a particular focus on the Community Outreach Workshop Series that we present each year during the festival. Their support allows us to present free-of-charge musicianship workshops and intimate daytime concerts to members of our Prince George community that may not have the financial means or feel comfortable attending our mainstage shows. The workshops feature our mainstage artists, and they are enriching and impactful for both the audience and artists, as we typically present these workshops at venues out in the community (e.g. The Fire Pit, Seniors Centre, Youth Around Prince George), bringing together all walks of the PG community through music. We cannot speak more highly of Integris for their unwavering support of our arts and culture community!

The Exploration Place is a non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity. Our mission is “To provide learning opportunities that foster an understanding of significant past and current issues shaping our community by linking experiences within the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to the world in a unique, participatory Museum of regional history, science, and technology.” The Exploration Place is the largest museum and the only science center in northern BC and is a much-loved cultural asset and community gathering place. When we have needed support, whether it was sponsorship or a loan of a BBQ to fundraise for our summer camps, our friends at Integris Credit Union have always been there for us. Their generosity has helped ensure we can continue to help 180 young Canadians each summer develop an appreciation for and understanding of science and technology.