Envision Financial has pledged $25,000 towards the expansion of the medical imaging and laboratory departments at Delta Hospital.
It's the latest in a long list of donations by Envision to the hospital, which includes a $100,000 gift towards the expansion of the ER a decade ago. Envision also supports the Delta Hospital Foundation through event sponsorships and countless volunteer hours.
Envision Financial has strong roots in the community, which has seen Delta organizations remain at the forefront of its giving programs. Founded in 1946 as the Ladner Fisherman's Credit Union, then transitioning to Delta Credit Union in 1966 and eventually becoming Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union, the company has maintained consistent support for local organizations.
Through its endowment fund, Envision Financial has invested over $2.4 million since 1996 towards community organizations. "This is an ambitious project and one that we are excited to be part of," says Seline Kutan, executive director of the First West Foundation.
"We know that a strong social services and health sector that is accessible to all means a strong community. The message that we hear repeatedly in Delta is that the hospital is an integral part of the community and one that they support wholeheartedly."
Lisa Hoglund, individual giving manager for the hospital foundation, is overjoyed by the ongoing support shown by Envision Financial.
"The people of Delta are so passionate about this hospital and it is fantastic to see the philanthropic spirit extending to our local business community. Envision Financial have been consistently supportive in helping us provide the best possible health care services for our patients."
The expansion of the medical imaging and laboratory departments is the largest capital development in the hospital foundation's 25-year history. It has pledged to raise $7.5 million of the $12.5 million price tag (the remaining $5 million to be provided by Fraser Health) and is now at the $6.4 million mark.
The foundation is hoping to be in a position to announce the project go ahead in early 2015.
