Share Libro's Story
A certified B Corp, Living Wage employer and a company led by its social purpose, Libro Credit Union is committed to transparency and openness. We warmly encourage approaches from journalists, and we are eager to partner with the media as we share stories of our work growing prosperity across southwestern Ontario. We aim to respond to media inquiries promptly.
Please contact Mike Donachie, Communications Manager
P: 519-672-0130 x4344
C: 226-926-4068
E: Mike.Donachie@libro.ca
Looking for more information about us? Check out our Introducing Libro fact sheet to get a rundown of what Libro is all about!
2020 Media Releases
August 17, 2020: Libro Credit Union calling for better high-speed internet in rural communities
June 29, 2020: Design Challenge Winners Focused on Youth Mental Health and Food Accessibility
June 10, 2020: Recovery & Rebuilding the Region: Design Challenge Seeking Collaborative Solution for $20K
May 26, 2020: Libro Credit Union is first in Canada with new digital service
May 21, 2020: Libro Credit Union launches Loyal 2 Local Challenge
May 14, 2020: Libro Credit Union is moving to a new location in Watford ON
May 6, 2020: Recipient announced for Recovery & Rebuilding the Region Design Challenge One
May 5, 2020: Libro Credit Union announces new Board Chair and Vice Chair
May 4, 2020: Libro celebrates Distinguished Credit Union Leader Award win by former CFO Rick Hoevenaars
April 27, 2020: Recovery & Rebuilding the Region: Design Challenges launch in response to COVID-19
April 15, 2020: Libro Credit Union $50,000 investment helps build 35 new affordable housing units in London
April 13, 2020: Libro Credit Union teams up with Windsor entrepreneur program for $10,000 award
April 9, 2020: Libro Credit Union accepting applications for Canada Emergency Business Account
April 6, 2020: Libro Credit Union announces record profits during online AGM
April 3, 2020: Libro Credit Union contributing $320,000 to support most vulnerable community members
March 23, 2020: Libro Credit Union implementing changes in response to COVID 19
March 18, 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic: Libro Promises to Support Libro Owners and Staff
March 13, 2020: COVID-19 Update
2019 Media Releases
October 10, 2019: Libro Credit Union celebrates 15 years of top banking award
September 5, 2019: Libro Credit Union takes place among best B Corps
August 15, 2019: Libro Credit Union accepting Old East Village donations
July 24, 2019: Libro Credit Union Upgrades Integrated Digital Account Origination
May 22, 2019: Libro Credit Union to create 10 jobs in Oxford County
May 9, 2019: Libro Credit Union celebrates three new awards
April 25, 2019: Announcing the 2019 Gary Gillam Award Recipient
April 14, 2019: Libro Credit Union announces record profits at 2019 Annual General Meeting
April 10, 2019: Libro Credit Union to open location in Old East Village, London
March 4, 2019: Libro Credit Union announces Kathleen Grogan as new Chief Financial Officer
2018 Media Releases
December 17, 2018: Rick Hoevenaars to retire as Libro Credit Union EVP Finance and CFO
November 6, 2018: Libro Credit Union is named a top employer for fourth year in a row
October 12, 2018: Libro celebrates credit unions 14th year of awards
August 27, 2018: Libro Credit Union opens new building in Exeter ON
May 2, 2018: Libro Credit Union receives two National Credit Union Awards
April 16, 2018: Libro Credit Union sharing $10.4 million in profits to grow prosperity across southwestern Ontario
April 16, 2018: Libro Credit Union is now a Certified B Corporation®
April 10, 2018: Libro Credit Union makes local investment for local impact
February 28, 2018: Libro Credit Union to keep saying ‘banking’ – thanks to Budget 2018
2017 Media Releases
November 9, 2017: It’s a three-peat for Libro Credit Union, one of Aon Hewitt’s Platinum Best Employers in Canada
September 8, 2017: Libro Credit Union awards $460,000 through the 2017 Libro Prosperity Fund
May 19, 2017: Libro Credit Union Recognized Nationally for Marketing Excellence
April 21, 2017: Libro Credit Union and Western University partner to jumpstart entrepreneurs
April 10, 2017: Libro Credit Union shares $6.5 million in profits as it grows prosperity across southwestern Ontario ›
2016 Media Releases
November 24, 2016: Libro Credit Union partners to bring credit union-led financial literacy to southwestern Ontario ›
November 22, 2016: Credit Union offers convenient online international money transfer service ›
November 14, 2016: Libro Credit Union Named to Aon Hewitt 2017 List of Platinum Best Employers in Canada ›
November 3, 2016: Libro Credit Union Announces Winner of the $10,000 Prosperity Challenge ›
October 17, 2016: Libro Credit Union and the University of Guelph Announce New Professorship ›
September 1, 2016: Libro awards more than $500,000 through the 2016 Prosperity Fund ›
July 6, 2016: Collaboration on Living Wage across southwestern Ontario ›
June 29, 2016: Libro Credit Union Announces New Board of Directors Chair ›
May 31, 2016: Libro Credit Union Recognized Nationally for Marketing Excellence ›
May 17, 2016: Libro Credit Union honours 2016 Student Award recipients ›
May 13, 2016: Partners Announce London's Living Wage ›
April 18, 2016: Libro Credit Union sharing $1 million in profits to grow prosperity across southwestern Ontario ›
March 1, 2016: Libro Unveils Helpful Tool to Enhance Social Purpose Journey ›