You know the saying, “when you want something done right, do it yourself.” We’re pretty sure that’s what our ancestors were thinking when they formed the first credit unions in Canada. It was 1992 and Ontario was in the depths of the Great Depression. Times were tough; the banks were pulling out. So the people banded together — pooling their money and loaning it to their neighbours. These loans kept local farms and businesses operating, which helped the economy recover. The first of these “credit unions” was called Claring and it’s at the root of our family tree. So, yeah, we’ve been here a while. We’ve stuck with our members through good times and bad. And because of that we’re now Ontario's largest credit union with more than 100 branches and nearly 380,000 owners who believe in the power of member banking. We champion financial fitness, provide appropriate advice, support, and tools that enable informed money management decisions because it puts people in the driver’s seat and helps them feel good about their money. As the financial landscape changes rapidly around us, we have to reimagine how we provide these services so Clarington can grow and thrive, bringing the power of our noble purpose to more people for years to come. When members are financially fit and feel good about their money, they are able to contribute to their community, furthering our vision of building a better world, one member at a time.