The Sorrento Branch of SASCU Credit Union received its Safe Harbour designation on Friday, March 4.
Representatives from the Shuswap Settlement Services Society joined SASCU staff in celebrating their achievement at the branch in the Sorrento Shoppers Plaza.
“SASCU is proud to state that it is a ‘Safe Harbour certified organization,’” says Michael Wagner, recently retired CEO SASCU Financial Group. “Our staff have welcomed the opportunity as the training provides them with another tool to better understand the unique needs and contributions of our diverse membership.”
Safe Harbour is a BC-wide program designed to shelter and protect individuals from all forms of harassment, prejudice and hate. SASCU was one of the first commercial enterprises in the community to become a Safe Harbour when the Salmon Arm Downtown Branch achieved the designation in July 2015. The Sorrento Branch is the final of SASCU’s four branches to complete the training.
“Becoming a Safe Harbour signals a commitment to be a welcoming and safe place embracing diversity and inclusion,” says Bernie Desrosiers, president of Shuswap Settlement Services. “It also serves as a commitment to staff that complaints of racism or hate within the workplace will be addressed…”
Organizations wishing to become a safe harbour may contact immigrantservices@shaw.ca for assistance.
