London, ON - Libro Financial Group has received the Ontario Credit Union Charitable Foundation's 2009 Outstanding Corporate Achievement Award in recognition of their dedication to community investment.

Rick Joyal (left), Board Vice Chair and Harry Joosten (right), Corporate Secretary of Libro Financial Group accept the 2009 Corporate Achievement Award from Tony Niessen (centre), Executive Director of the Ontario Credit Union Charitable Foundation


Libro was nominated for contributions to the Ontario Co-operative Young Leaders program and because for 15 years they have greatly exceeded the Imagine goal of giving one per cent of net income to charitable projects - returning 5% of pre-tax profit. In the past three years, Libro has invested $1.2 million back into their communities.

"Libro has always been committed to the sustainability of the communities we serve, and that includes economic, environmental, and social sustainability for the people who live, work and play in southwestern Ontario," said Harry Joosten, Corporate Secretary.

As a community credit union, Libro Financial Group has a long history of contributing to worthy organizations in southwestern Ontario. The focus of their Community Builder program is to develop leadership and career skills in youth. They support programs that give young people the opportunity to do that while participating and leading community development projects. Applications for Libroâ s 2009 Community Builder Grant Program are being accepted until March 15, 2009.