A new location and expanded services are coming to the Neepawa Salvation Army thanks to a grant through Concentra and EQ Bank's.
The two groups award an "Empowering Your Community" grant to credit unions that apply on behalf of initiatives that improve mental health, housing, indigenous resurgence, or food security.
Stride Credit Union, which has a branch in the community, applied for and received a $10,000 grant through this program, which will go towards the Salvation Army's plan to relocate to a larger, street-front space in Neepawa.
The relocation will also allow them to expand their essential services by adding.a new grocery-style food bank that improves access and dignity for clients, to a Community Kitchen that will teach valuable food literacy skills.
Since 2011, the grant program has awarded over $2 million to credit unions, significantly impacting communities across Canada.