The Kindred Charitable Fund has approved $168,637 in grants for 2026, and more than $1.7 million since 2001. A total of 209 groups have benefited from these grants, which have impacted people and communities across Ontario. Applications for the Kindred Charitable Fund are accepted every year in October and are open to eligible Kindred member organizations. Find out more about the Kindred Charitable Fund including application dates for 2027 grants and full eligibility criteria.
Members helping Members! The funds granted from the Kindred Charitable Fund are generated by Kindred Members using our products and services. We thank our Members for helping us make an impact!
Giving back to our communities is ingrained in what we do. So much so that Kindred gives each staff person one full volunteer day each year to donate their time to the charity of their choice.
Team members have volunteered at numerous organizations including: Ontario Mennonite Relief Sale, Ray of Hope, Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, Habitat for Humanity, Crow Shield Lodge, Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Microforest Program, and The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
Kindred supports a range of local events and programs related to our social impact focus themes each year. Sponsorships and grants for these initiatives typically range from $500 to $3,000. We invite connections to our branch and head office teams to learn more and explore partnership opportunities.
Kindred Credit Union has maintained a long standing partnership with Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), which currently includes a $500,000 invested loan in MEDA Risk Capital Fund. The objective of the fund is to support MEDA’s mission by investing in promising companies and private equity funds, which benefit poor communities while having a high likelihood of financial success. The fund has several investments in microfinance institutions and strategically supports the economic, environmental and governance development of communities in emerging and developing countries.
We’re committed to being transparent to our members and community. Our annual reports offer detailed financial results, outline our community engagement and philanthropy, as well provide information on how Kindred puts a ‘real economy’ lens on our financial activity.
Kindred members are part of local, regional, and global movements that make business a force for good, advance positive change in the banking sector, and make investments in our collective prosperity.
Kindred is a Certified B Corporation
B Corps are a new type of company that uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. We’re committed to rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.
Part of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values
Kindred is part of a global movement committed to positive change in the financial sector, using finance to support sustainable economic, social, and environmental development.
Proud to be a Living Wage Employer
Paying a living wage reflects our commitment to caring for our Team Members and investing in collective prosperity. It's one way we put our values into action while advocating for positive change.
