Supporting their local communities is a year-round commitment for

From sponsoring local clubs and fundraising initiatives to helping children across Vancouver Island enjoy the holidays, that commitment is essential to those living, working and raising their families right here on the Island.

鈥淥ne of our key values is people, and in that value is supporting our local communities,鈥漵ays Alicia Reny, Regional Office Manager at Alitis Investment Counsel. 鈥淲ith so many of our clients being Island locals, supporting our local communities has always been a top priority for us.鈥�

With the holidays fast approaching, Alitis team members across the Island are already preparing for another busy season where supporting Island kids comes first. Alitis supports three major children鈥檚 organizations: the , and in Victoria.

鈥淲hen our team was discussing how we could give back to the community over the holidays, the resounding response was a preference to help Island children have a positive holiday experience and how we could best achieve that,鈥� Reny says. 鈥淲ith that in mind, these three organizations, along with the annual Campbell River Festival of Trees, are where we鈥檒l be focusing our community work over the holiday season.鈥�

Angel Tree Society, Santa鈥檚 Workshop and CFAX Santas Anonymous all work toward a similar goal: ensuring local children wake up to toys under their trees and that no child has to go without over the holidays.

The annual Campbell River Festival of Trees is a fundraiser hosted at the Campbell River Museum, where businesses, organizations and families across Campbell River sponsor and decorate a tree. The trees then help transform the museum into a winter wonderland, open daily throughout December.

鈥淧eople, and subsequently our team and our community, are part of our core values,鈥� Reny says. 鈥淢aking time to support the people around us and our Island home as a whole is built into the foundation of Alitis. While we actively work toward supporting these initiatives this holiday season, we also hope to inspire other community members to do the same.鈥�

Is the right for you? Call 250-287-4933 or email info@alitis.ca to learn more. Find them in Campbell River at , the Comox Valley at ., in Victoria at , or online at .

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