We are committed to enhancing communities through economic, social, and environmental objectives. Our relationship with our customers goes beyond our full range of financial services & expert advice. We are about keeping more money in our customers' pockets, helping communities prosper, putting people before profits, and partnering for public policy solutions. OMISTA employees are active participants and leaders in the communities where they work and live. As volunteers, they support a myriad of community organizations, as well as programs undertaken as joint Credit Union initiatives. We proudly embrace this spirit of volunteerism.

Our belief in the strength of sustainable communities is unwavering. As a financial services provider, we take our responsibility seriously and strive to give back to the communities we serve. We understand that our decisions have an impact on the people we work with, and we are committed to making responsible choices that benefit both our customers and our communities.

At OMISTA, we believe in the importance of corporate social responsibility. We understand that our employees want to work for a company that is not only successful but also dedicated to making a positive impact on society. That's why we encourage and support employee volunteerism in our communities. By volunteering, our employees can develop stronger connections with their communities and feel a sense of pride in helping to build sustainable and thriving neighbourhoods. We are proud of the good things that our employees are doing in their communities and are committed to continuing our efforts to create a better world for everyone.

No. While OMISTA offers many of the same financial products and services as banks, our fundamental approach to how we do business is different. Do Credit Unions have business goals? Of course we do. It would be irresponsible if we didn’t. But the way we meet and exceed those targets is what makes the difference. We’re not driven by surpassing our last quarter’s earnings. We are driven by people, not profits. By encouraging OMISTA employees to have appropriate conversations with members about financial planning and related matters, it can help members save money, plan for life events, invest in their future or grow a business. Credit Unions put the financial well-being of their members first. The success of OMISTA, by definition, is a reflection of our success in serving our owners: OMISTA members. When Credit Unions are strong and healthy, members and local communities benefit.

Employees tell us all the time that they recognize our members are more than customers and that they are more than a sale or a bottom line. They are not an upsell or a product. They’re our neighbors, our elementary school teachers, and local shop owners. OMISTA members work hard and we, in turn, work hard for them. Their financial well-being means strong and more prosperous communities, which benefits us all.

Each One, Teach One is an approach to providing basic and plain language financial knowledge, in communities by volunteer employees from credit unions. The goal of our Each One Teach One workshops is to empower people to make the right financial decisions for themselves and their families.

Topics include basic banking and budgeting, taxation and tax filing, contracts, and building a healthy credit report. Other sessions cover renting vs. owning, senior financial abuse prevention and fraud prevention.

How can I attend a session or make arrangements to have one happen in my community?

Talk to us today and we’d be happy to talk to you in more detail about the program.

Food Depot Alimentaire and the Peter McKee Community Food Centre

Food Depot Alimentaire.is a non-profit charity that services more than 20 food banks, community kitchens and agencies in southeastern New Brunswick. OMISTA supports the Christmas Food Box program, part of FDA's annual 30 Days of Caring, for families in need.

The Peter McKee Community Food Centre is a Moncton community food bank and garden that assists over 1500 families in moving towards independence and self-sustainability. OMISTA was a corporate sponsor to help with the start-up of this vital service.

Fredericton Food Bank and Oromocto & Surrounding Area Food & Clothing Bank.

OMISTA Credit Union supports the Amazing Turkey Race each year. OMISTA and partners (NBTA and Progressive Credit Unions, Fredericton Firefighters’ Associations, and Victory Meat Market) also accept donations from the community to provide holiday turkeys to families through the Fredericton Food Bank and the Oromocto & Surrounding Area Food & Clothing Bank.

Hubbard Avenue Elementary School

OMISTA'S Oromocto supports and fundraises for the Hubbard Avenue Elementary School Breakfast Program on an on-going basis. The Breakfast Program help children realize their full potential by ensuring they attend school well-nourished and ready to learn.

The Ville Community Room

OMISTA is happy to be part of bringing this this joint project with NBTA and Progressve Credit Unions and others to life.

Partners for Life – Canadian Blood Services

OMISTA has joined with Canadian Blood Services as a Partner for Life.  Partners for Life is a nationwide program in which OMISTA has made a commitment to save lives by pledging to donate a goal number of units.  Any OMISTA employee or customer can help with OMISTA’s  goal to save lives.

Moncton Museum Transportation Discover Centre

OMISTA made a three year contribution to the newly renovated museum. We are proud to be supporters of this project.

12 Neighbours Community

OMISTA Credit Union has entered partnership with 12 Neighbours Community. With the help of the 2022 Wyth Financial Empowering Your Community Award worth $5000 and an additional $7,000 donation from our organization, we have committed $12,000 towards the 12 Neighbours Community Project so far. One of OMISTA’s pillars is Committed To Where We Live and we believe that this project aligns perfectly with that pillar.

OMISTA employees also plan on continuing to help move this project forward by rolling up their sleeves to make meaningful contributions with the build by landscaping, staging, fundraising, and raising awareness for the project. In addition, As the Social Enterprise Centre takes shape, OMISTA experts plan to deliver basic and plain language financial knowledge to the 12 Neighbours community members through the Credit Union Each One Teach One program. We want to support this program in all aspects possible.

Read our press release here.

Oromocto & Area SPCA

OMISTA’s Oromocto branch supports the Oromocto & Area SPCA's annual Hearts for the Homeless fundraising campaign. The Oromocto and Area SPCA provides a temporary home for orphan animals while they wait for their "fur"ever family.

Conservation Council of New Brunswick

All funds donated by OMISTA employees for Casual Fridays support the Conservation Council of New Brunswick. Conservation Council of New Brunswick has been at the forefront of environmental protection in New Brunswick since 1969.