NEWS

With good wishes for the holiday season and for your health and well being, the TSSEC Board of Directors want to bring you some good news in these uncertain times.  Although it’s been a long while since we got in touch with you about TSSEC and our projects, things have been moving along in the…

Local businesswoman Brette Little opened Poppy’s Place in August on Rainbow Road across from the School District complex. Her enthusiasm for supporting those who work virtually and/or who need to find a quiet place to work is infectious! Our loan to her supported furnishing what is now a welcoming and well-appointed space. “Poppy’s Place is…

Our loan continues to support Madrona Integrative Health’s business as they look forward to expanding their services. “Health Madrona Integrative Health continues to grow while at the same time navigating the challenges of operating a business on our island – staff retention and stable staff housing primary among them. After two years at our location…

“I want my food to leave you feeling nostalgic for Mexico.” -Chef Deb Located in Merchant Mews, TSSEC supported the purchase of equipment to help owners Miranda and Deb grow their Dos Amores Tortillería business.   “Quick-service fresh Mexican food to-go, organic corn tortillas + hosts of the yearly Día de los Muertos: Community Ofrenda. Dos…

Looking to install an EV charger at your home or business?  Financing at low interest rates is now available through Green Loans Salt Spring, with the support of the Electric Vehicle group and Transition Salt Spring. The Saltspring EV group realized that their fundraising surplus could be put to good use as loans to owners…

This is our first newsletter since the Spring—since the heat dome, the drought, wildfires, floods, and the fourth wave of the pandemic. Much to catch up on and we hope everyone is surviving and finding some joy in these uncertain times. Your board has been busy processing Climate Action Loans, mostly for heat pumps. And in July we issued our largest loan to date, see below. As the climate unravels, community groups—including TSSEC—are stepping up in various ways to help islanders connect with each other and adapt to the long emergency while reducing our impacts. Many thanks to all our members who contribute to our loans and otherwise help.