Annual SCU Share the Light campaign awards two charities with $3,500 each

SCU has once again brought the community together through its annual Share the Light campaign, awarding $3,500 each to two charities: Steinbach Community Outreach and The Convalescent Home of Winnipeg.

Eight years ago, Steinbach Credit Union (SCU) launched the Share the Light initiative with a simple idea: ask the community to share where help is needed most by nominating charities to receive financial support. This year, that generosity continued with more than 800 nominations for local charities in Steinbach, Winnipeg, and surrounding areas.

“At SCU, we believe strong communities are built through care, collaboration, and many small acts of support,” said Curtis Wennberg, CEO of SCU. “Share the Light reflects that spirit. Each nomination reminds us of the compassion in our communities, and we are honoured to support organizations making a daily impact.”

This year, the Share the Light campaign took place from November 12 to December 1, 2025. During this period, SCU encouraged community participation through Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Cheques were presented at the winning charity locations on December 10 and 11.

Charities Supported

Steinbach Community Outreach

Provides food, clothing, housing assistance, and a warming shelter for individuals experiencing poverty or homelessness.

“We could not do what we do without the support of the people in our community,” said Myra Gerbrandt, Drop-In Centre Director. “It means so much to us and to our guests, when the community comes together to make a difference in their lives.”

The Convalescent Home of Winnipeg

A century-old, non-profit, long-term care home offering dignity, belonging, and compassionate care to 84 residents.

“Receiving this generous gift from SCU’s Share the Light campaign is both an honour and an incredible boost to our multi-year Rooms to Thrive renovation and revitalization project,” said Sharon Wilms, CEO of The Convalescent Home of Winnipeg.

Share the Light invites community members to nominate local charities for financial support. Since 2017, the program has donated over $60,000 to organizations in Manitoba. The initiative is part of SCU’s broader commitment to supporting local communities – highlighting organizations that uplift others, strengthening local support systems, and increasing collective impact.