Western Communities Foundation Annual Report Highlights Achievements in 2023
2024年7月30日 - 11:09PM
Western Communities Foundation released its 2023 Annual Report,
highlighting the ways it supports causes that matter most to
Western Financial’s customers, people and the diverse communities
it serves. From educational bursaries and disaster relief to
community infrastructure grants and food bank donations, Western is
committed to building strong and vibrant communities in Canada.
“Despite the numerous challenges we faced with the onslaught of
catastrophic events and natural disasters across the country, our
community came together in remarkable displays of resilience and
strength, giving back the most we have given to date, over $620,000
to the communities where we live and work,” said Kenny
Nicholls, Western Financial Group President and CEO, and Western
Communities Foundation Chair.
Through all levels and departments at Western, staff know that
care is really at the core of all they do – for customers, local
communities and their people. Behind every policy is a human being.
“Our front-line teams help our customers through thick and thin –
wildfires, floods, thefts, auto accidents, you name it. We know how
important it is to support our communities in ways that make sense
to them,” said Michelle Mak, Communities Foundation
Director. “We’re there to help our customers when things
go wrong, and we’re there to celebrate their successes. Giving back
is not just the right thing to do; it’s our responsibility.”
Key highlights and achievements from Western Communities
Foundation in 2023:
- $620,499 given in
grants and donations across Canada.
- $200,000 given in
infrastructure grants to support community enhancement projects
that build strong, vibrant and inclusive communities.
- 135 high school
students honored with the Inspirational Bursary Awards for their
remarkable resilience, determination, and personal growth in the
face of adversity.
- $25,000 donated for
disasters and emergency relief to help communities most impacted by
the Nova Scotia floods and British Columbia wildfires.
- $147,000 donated
from funds raised by employees to 116 local causes.
A special thank you to our sponsors whose contributions have
been immeasurable to our Foundation: Wawanesa Insurance, Optiom
Inc., SGI Canada, Intact Insurance, Peace Hills Insurance, and many
more.
See here for further details or visit
westernfinancialgroup.ca/Foundation-Who-We-Are to learn more.
Western Financial Group Communities FoundationFounded in
2001, the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation serves to
give back to the communities where Western employees live and work
and play, and foster employee pride and engagement. The
Foundation's core donation programs include community
Infrastructure Grants, the Western Inspirational Awards for
graduating high school students, and the Matching Grants Program.
Since its inception, the Western Communities Foundation has given
back more than $9 million to support local communities.
- Langley CYAC
- Volunteers in Kelowna
Nichola Petts
Western Financial
4162006782
nichola.petts@westernfg.ca