MAIDSTONE —Synergy Credit Union, Maidstone branch, donated $50,000 to Pine Island Lodge Ltd. in Maidstone Dec. 20.
The cheque was presented by Jody Zerr, Maidstone branch manager and John Veenstra, Maidstone branch business and ag advisor. Brenda Marfleet, Gerry Sielsky, Scott Owens and Michelle Buechler accepted the cheque on behalf of Pine Island Lodge Ltd.
This donation is part of the Synergy Share program that aims to invest in local communities, and fund tools to support projects that improve community value, health care, financial literacy and local initiatives, according to a Synergy Shares press release.
This Synergy Shares donation was a sponsorship to Pine Island Lodge Ltd. to help create their Health and Wellness Centre.
The multi-purpose building is to become a centralized location for health and wellness workshops and clinics, as well as providing office and rehab space for patient referrals to benefit people looking to combine appointments from different health disciplines.
This facility will provide clinical space for physiotherapy and hopefully attract massage therapy, chiropractors, dietician, acupuncture, and other professional and wellness services.
Each year up to five per cent of Synergy’s pre-tax profit is set aside to fund this initiative. In 2022, Synergy committed about $1 million to the communities it serves through the Synergy Shares program.
This project will help improve and sustain healthcare in Maidstone and the surrounding area, the release states.
– submitted by Jolomi Gagar, communications specialist – Synergy Credit Union, Lloydminster
