Putting "U" in CUA

Summer has arrived in Nova Scotia, bringing fresh strawberries and coastal breezes. It’s a great season to get outside with family and friends and enjoy everything our Province has to offer.

Our Better Way Street Team always enjoys getting out in the community during the summer months. This year, we’ll be kicking off the season with pop-up appearances throughout HRM. One of our priorities at CUA is supporting you, our members, along with our community, and our Better Way Street Team will be hitting the streets to do just that. We’ve planned for those moments where you just might have forgotten something you need. Whether it’s an umbrella on a rainy day or sunscreen at the beach or park, we’ll be surprising Nova Scotians all summer long. Keep an eye out for our Team as they share small acts of kindness throughout our communities. We look forward to seeing you, making a positive impact and encouraging others to pay kindness forward. 

In July, CUA will join many Nova Scotians in celebrating Pride Week, a time to both recognize how far we’ve come as well as reflect on how far we have yet to go. At CUA, we know that each of our members has a unique story, and our goal is to provide a place where every voice matters. Our team works hard to help customers, friends and neighbors gain the knowledge and confidence necessary to reach their full financial potential. By delivering banking products and services with integrity and heart, we aim to support everyday people in Nova Scotia, and in doing so, uplift our members in the LGBTQ+ community. We wish a happy Pride to all our members!

In recognition of Halifax’s upcoming Pride Festival, our member profile this month is a Community Investment Grant Program recipient from 2021 who is making a huge impact in the 2SLGBTQ+ space. The South Shore Sexual Health Clinic was awarded funds to support their TransFORMATION Closet, an initiative which provides gender affirming gear and clothing for individuals during their transition. We recently had the pleasure to connect with their Executive Director, Julie Veinot, to discuss the program’s success and impact on the community, and we were pleased to hear it has become the Clinic’s most popular program. I encourage you to learn more about the impacts of the TransFORMATION Closet. 

I am excited to announce that at the start of July, CUA introduced a new specialty mortgage product. Our Secondary Suite Mortgage supports CUA’s commitment to providing innovative and flexible products that support our members in achieving their financial goals. This unique mortgage will allow homeowners to create additional living space on their property for supplemental income through a long-term rental or by providing supportive housing for family. For complete information about the Secondary Suite mortgage, please visit cua.com/secondsuite.

From everyone here at CUA, we wish you well on your personal and financial resolutions. As always, if you have any questions about one of CUA’s products or services, please reach out to a member of our team at 902.492.6500, book an appointment online or email us at info@cua.com.

Your CEO,