Press Releases

Oct 22, 2024

Kindred is pleased to share that Ipsos has once again ranked Canadian Credit Unions as the top in Customer Service Excellence... More details

Oct 17, 2024

Kindred Credit Union has announced a $16,000 contribution to eight community organizations working to address hunger. More details

July 4, 2024

Kindred welcomes Jason Daly as our new CEO

Following an extensive search, Kindred Credit Union is pleased to announce Jason Daly as our next chief executive officer. Read More

May 23, 2024

Kindred Credit Union announces the HomeShare Mortgage

The HomeShare Mortgage is a viable alternative for many facing barriers to owning a home... Read More

March 20, 2024

Kindred Credit Union Celebrates 60 Years!

A lot has changed since 1964, yet who we are has remained woven into the fabric of our credit union... Read More

December 5, 2023

The Results of the Kindred Food Drive are in!

With the participation of Kindred teammates, members, and community, the fall food drive contributed $63,000 to community food security. Read More

October 31, 2023

Kindred Launches Month Long Food Drive

During the month of November, all eight of Kindred’s branches are collecting financial donations and ... Read More

September 27, 2023

Kindred's CEO Stepping Down

Kindred Credit Union’s Board of Directors has announced that Ian Thomas is stepping down as CEO. Read More

August 22, 2023

Kindred partners with Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario

CFFO is an accredited farm organization for family farm entrepreneurs advocating on behalf of their members... Read More

May 1, 2023

Kindred Introduces Community Inspiration GICs

Kindred Credit Union is launching a brand new GIC to expand its community impact for congregations and charities across Ontario. Read More

March 3, 2023

Kindred Shares $1.46 Million with Members

Over the last 10 years Kindred Credit Union has shared over $12 million in profit sharing with members. Read More

December 20, 2022

Kindred Credit Union Charitable Fund announces the 2023 grant recipients

Kindred is pleased to announce the Kindred Charitable Fund 2023 grant recipients. After reviewing 46 applications, the committee selected... Read More

November 30, 2022

Kindred Credit Union announces the winners of the Church Builder 25th Anniversary Contest

The five winners of our Church Builder 25th Anniversary Contest have been selected to receive their $5,000 grants to help address food security and safe and affordable housing in their communities. Read More

November 30, 2022

Kindred is celebrating 25 years of Supporting Churches Across Ontario with our Church Builder GIC

In 2022, Kindred Credit Union is celebrating 25 years of Church Builder GICs by giving away $25,000 (five $5,000 grants) to help churches ... Read More

September 7, 2022

Kindred Credit Union and Waterloo Region Community Foundation to launch GIC to support affordable housing in Waterloo Region

Kindred’s Affordable Housing GIC is a first of its kind investment vehicle that will help fund local affordable housing. Read More

July 18, 2022

Kindred Credit Union Continues to be Among “Best for the World”!

Kindred Credit Union has once again been named a 2022 Best for the World B Corp™ in recognition of its exceptional positive impact on its Customers. Read More

May 24, 2022

Kindred contributes $125k to Parkwood Seniors Community for Affordable Housing

Access to safe and affordable housing in our communities remains a primary theme for Kindred as part of our Community Inspiration Framework. Read More

May 3, 2022

Frank Chisholm Selected as Winner of the Gary Gillam Award

The Gary Gillam Award ecognizes and honours individuals within the Ontario and British Columbia credit union system who have made meaningful accomplishments in social responsibility and... Read More

Nov 19, 2021

Credit unions come together for B.C. flood support

TA group of credit unions in Ontario has come together quickly to support efforts to recover from devastating floods in British Columbia... Read More

October 21, 2021

Kindred Credit Union to offer Digital Lending

Kindred Credit Union (Kindred) is pleased to announce the launch of a new fast and convenient way to apply for loans online. Read More

July 14, 2021

Kindred Credit Union Ranked Among the “Best for the World”

Kindred has been recognized among the Best for the World™ B Corps of 2021. Ranking in the top 5% in its size group ... Read More

May 13, 2021

Kindred Credit Union Launches a New Website

Kindred Credit Union (Kindred) is excited to announce the launch of the new kindredcu.com.Read More

February 18, 2021

Kindred Shares Over $1.1 Million with Members

Kindred Credit Union is pleased to announce that it recently shared $1,120,000 from its 2020 earnings with members... Read More

February 9, 2021

Kindred expands digital banking options with launch of faster, more secure mobile app

Kindred Credit Union announces the launch of the new Kindred Credit Union App, offering a faster, more secure mobile banking experience. Read More

January 27, 2021

Kindred Credit Union announces new partnership with $250,000 contribution to MennoHomes’ capital campaign

Celebrating a leader in affordable housing in Waterloo Region, Kindred Credit Union (Kindred) has made a $250,000 contribution to MennoHomes’ capital campaign... Read More

September 15, 2020

Kindred just made it easier to open an account online

Kindred Credit Union is making it easier to experience Banking with Purpose thanks to the launch of digital account opening. Read More