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Mike Donachie, Director, Communications
C: 226-926-4068
E: Mike.Donachie@libro.ca
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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.
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2025 Media Releases
- May 26, 2025:Helping First-Time Buyers Step Into Home Ownership: Ironstone and Libro Credit Union Launch HomeStart
- April 14, 2025:Libro Reports Strong Year, Focused on Financial Well-being
2024 Media Releases
- November 11, 2024:Libro Credit Union awards 23 projects across Ontario $310,000
- November 7, 2024:Libro Credit Union Empowering Community:$10,000 Grant Supports Urban Roots
- September 23, 2024:Libro Credit Union welcomes Diane Dou as Chief Operating Officer
- April 20, 2024:Libro Credit Union: Focused for Financial Well-Being
- February 26, 2024:Libro Credit Union partners with LiftOff to Empower Black Entrepreneurs
- January 18, 2024:Libro invests $60,000 for UWaterloo environment students to address local housing and homelessness challenges
2023 Media Releases
- November 29, 2023:Empowering over 4,000 Students for a Financially Fit Future
- October 17, 2023:Two special celebrations for Libro Credit Union
- September 13, 2023:Libro Credit Union awards $310,000 through Annual Grants
- June 28, 2023:Libro Credit Union Celebrates 2023 Student Award Winners
- April 17, 2023:Libro Credit Union goes From Strength To Strength with annual results
- March 28, 2023:Libro Credit Union Funds Housing Initiative at The Bridge
- February 13, 2023:Libro Credit Union appoints Shawn Good as President & CEO
- January 23, 2023:Libro Credit Union donates $50,000 to London’s Health & Homelessness Fund for Change
2022 Media Releases
- November 11, 2022:Stephen Bolton to retire as President, CEO and Head Coach of Libro Credit Union
- October 20, 2022:Tania Goodine retiring as EVP Strategy and Innovation with Libro Credit Union
- October 13, 2022:United Way celebrates $20,000 Libro donation to Northern Huron Connection Centre
- October 12, 2022:Credit unions win customer service excellence award for 18th time
- September 14, 2022:Libro Credit Union awards $317,000 through the 2022 Libro Annual Grants
- September 9, 2022:Libro Credit Union providing financial support for local Indigenous Drum Group for national event: Drums Across Canada
- August 22, 2022:Libro Credit Union and Habitat for Humanity partnership continues with new build projects across Southwestern Ontario
- June 17, 2022:Libro Credit Union and WindsorEssex Community Foundation talk building financial resilience for women
- June 14, 2022:Libro Credit Union is hiring – and talking about recruitment
- April 8, 2022:Libro Credit Union receives gold on (world’s first-ever) social purpose rating system
- April 4, 2022:Libro Credit Union announces record growth – again
- February 21, 2022:Libro Credit Union supports Indwell’s affordable housing
- January 17, 2022:Libro Credit Union reveals new downtown London location
2021 Media Releases
- December 2, 2021:Libro Credit Union offers online ID verification tool to Owners
- November 19, 2021:Credit unions come together for B.C. flood support
- November 9, 2021:Libro Credit Union partners with interVal to provide valuation tracking and benchmarking solution to their business Owners
- October 14, 2021:Libro Credit Union shares in 17th consecutive customer service award
- September 9, 2021:Libro Credit Union local lead sponsor for national event: Drums Across Canada
- August 25, 2021:Libro Credit Union is first to invest in JA for greater impact on youth financial literacy
- August 23, 2021:Libro Credit Union a founding investor in Venture Capital Fund Emmertech
- August 19, 2021:Libro Credit Union to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- July 19, 2021:Libro Credit Union appoints new Chief Financial Officer
- June 16, 2021:Libro Credit Union and MX empower financial wellness in southwestern Ontario
- April 26, 2021:Libro Credit Union switches to responsible investments for all new mutual funds
- April 19, 2021:Libro Credit Union tells Story of Strength at AGM
- March 29, 2021:Foodpreneur Advantage supports food and beverage start-ups
- February 12, 2021:Libro Credit Union invests $348,000 with five non-profits
2020 Media Releases
- November 30, 2020:Libro Credit Union welcomes ‘good start’ on internet investment
- November 27, 2020:Libro Credit Union and AgScape Team Up For the Future of Food & Agriculture Education
- November 18, 2020:Libro Credit Union launches Loyal 2 Local 2
- November 16, 2020:Libro Credit Union celebrates new Credit Union Act
- October 19, 2020:Credit unions receive top banking award for 16th consecutive year
- August 17, 2020:Libro Credit Union calling for better high-speed internet in rural communities
- June 29, 2020:Design Challenge Winner – Focused on Youth Mental Health
- June 10, 2020:Recovery & Rebuilding the Region: Design Challenge Two Launches
- 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:Go Fog it named as recipient of Design Challenge launched by Libro and partners
- May 5, 2020:Libro Credit Union announces new Board Chair and Vice Chair
- May 4, 2020:Libro Credit Union celebrates Award win by former CFO
- April 27, 2020:Recovery & Rebuilding the Region: Design Challenges launch in response to COVID-19
- April 15, 2020:Libro Credit Union invests in affordable housing in London
- April 13, 2020:Libro Credit Union and WEtech Alliance win $10,000 award
- April 9, 2020:Libro is accepting CEBA applications
- April 6, 2020:Libro Credit Union announces record profits during online AGM
- April 3, 2020:Libro contributing $320,000 to support most vulnerable in southwestern Ontario
- March 23, 2020:Libro Credit Union implementing changes in response to COVID 19
- March 18, 2020: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 19, 2019:Libro Credit Union celebrates three new awards
- April 25, 2019:Announcing the 2019 Gary Gillam Award Recipient
- April 15, 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 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
- September 13, 2018:Libro Credit Union and 18 Asset Management establish new partnership
- August 27, 2018:Libro Credit Union opens new building in Exeter Ontario
- May 2, 2018:Libro Credit Union receives two National Credit Union Awards
- April 16, 2018:Libro is Now A Certified B Corporation
- April 16, 2018:Libro is sharing $10.4 million in profits to grow prosperity
- April 10, 2018:Libro Credit Union makes local investment for local impact
- February 28, 2018:Libro Credit Union to keep saying ‘banking’
2017 Media Releases
- November 9, 2017:It’s a three-peat for Libro Credit Union
- September 8, 2017:Libro Credit Union awards $460,000 through the 2017 Libro Prosperity Fund
- May 19, 2017:Libro Recognized Nationally for Marketing Excellence
- April 21, 2017:Libro Credit Union and Western University partner to jumpstart entrepreneurs
- April 10, 2017:Libro Shares Profits as it Grows Prosperity
- March 17, 2017:Some Choices Matter
2016 Media Releases
- July 6, 2016:Collaboration on living wage