Red Deer, AB—The Lending Cupboard officially opened the doors to its new facility at its Grand Opening yesterday. This marks another step forward in the organization’s growth. Servus Credit Union was at the event to present $25,000 toward the Capital Campaign, aimed at covering renovations of the new space and some added operating costs.
“We’re thrilled to have Servus come on board with us again,” said Dawna Morey, Executive Director of the Lending Cupboard. “This funding will allow us to reach more people in the community who require our services.” The new facility is 6,200 sq. ft., up from 3,500 sq. ft. at their previous main facility.
The Grand Opening celebration drew more than 100 people from community including local MLAs and City Council, as well as representatives from Red Deer County Council, Rotary, Lions, Moose and other service clubs. MLA Kim Schreiner, Mayor Tara Veer, Board Chair Gary Pottage, Campaign Chair Brad Williams and Servus’s Rob Stryker spoke at the event.
“What resonates with us about the wonderful services the Lending Cupboard provides to Central Albertans is how it enables people to focus on recovering from their temporary mobility challenges and not have to worry about the costs,” said Rob Stryker, Vice President of Retail Banking for Southern Alberta. “This focus aligns with Servus’s purpose to shape people’s financial fitness—helping them feel more in control of their finances and resilient to what life brings.”