Regina, SK – Access Communications Co-operative (Access) is pleased to release its 2024 Community Impact Report, highlighting the organization’s successes in supporting the communities it proudly serves over the past year.
“Our commitment to community is foundation to our values and mission,” said Carmela Haines, President and CEO of Access. “Through our three pillars of giving, we made a meaningful impact across the province. We invite everyone to read our Community Impact Report, where we proudly showcase our key achievements and contributions in support of Saskatchewan people and communities.”
Access has three main pillars of giving that are highlighted in the Impact Report:
Access Communications Children’s Fund (ACCF): The ACCF supports children at risk, in need, or who are the most vulnerable. In 2023, the ACCF supported 87 non-profit organizations, donating over $815,000 – the largest single-year donation since the charity's founding in 1992. The ACCF is funded through the sale of bingo cards for the Access Communications Children’s Fund TV Bingo, which airs Saturdays at 5 p.m. on AccessNow TV.
AccessNow TV: Our community channel, AccessNow TV, is now available in over 110 Saskatchewan communities. It serves as a platform for community expression, embracing diverse cultures and backgrounds. In 2023, AccessNow TV aired over 2,245 hours of local programming, including telethons for the Regina Humane Society, Estevan United Way, and Weyburn Communithon. These telethons raised over $550,000, setting new records for all three organizations.
Community Sponsorship and Initiatives: In 2023, our signature event, the Access Communications Labour Day Show N Shine Car Show, surpassed $1 million in meals donated to the Regina Food Bank. Access also awarded $20,000 in scholarships to high school seniors, bringing the total scholarships awarded to over $440,000 since 2005.
“These are just a few highlights of what was a truly incredible year for Access,” said Haines. “We want to thank our staff, volunteers, members, bingo players, and customers for their support. You are making a positive impact on the future of our province, and we can’t thank you enough.”
The 2024 Access Communications Community Impact Report is available digitally at: 2024 Community Impact Report.