There are countless organizations that work countless hours to help their communities get on a path of growth and resilience. The Commonwell invests in these groups every year. Our employees invest many hours of their time in these projects. Our insurance products are designed to align with these communities and the people that call it home. Welcome to our 2023 Impact Report.
INVESTING IN COMMONWELL COUNTRY
240+
up 20%
Communities Impacted
$5.5
Million
Funds raised and contributed since 2014
3,000
Hours
In paid employee time off for volunteer work
4,000
Families
Participated in SEEDit Gardens and sharing
10
L.E.A.F. Grant Recipients
The Commonwell invests a portion of annual earnings before taxes in Commonwell communities through a range of core programs and volunteer activities.
TWO CORE PROGRAMS
The Commonwell invests in community resiliency through two programs that are focused on learning, engagement and capacity building.
“Sharing can never start too early: Another wonderful outcome of the SEEDit program was the grand children learning how food grew and sending them out to pick fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs for meals and running a basket over to the neighbours to share. With The Commonwell’s help, I’m able to do more for my community and my family. Thank you for the community impact that this program will continue to have.
– Regena Scott | The Commonwell
“Donna and Brian, the co-founders of Westben, learned that the schoolhouse across the road from the main venue was for sale. It needed a little work – The Commonwell L.E.A.F. grant made that part possible. As a local business owner, I’ve been a Westben patron since day one. The Commonwell helped us renew dreams and come together again as a community. Nature, involvement, passion, culture: It brings back wonder. That’s what a L.E.A.F. Grant can do.”
– Johanna Allen | President | Allen Insurance Group
“It feels good to be able to share fresh veggies with neighbours. Especially so given the soaring costs of food.”
– Lindy Mechefske | SEEDit Participant
“Kids Feeding Kids is for youth, grade seven ’til the end of high school. Almost everyone who joins in knows the impact of socio- economic challenges. They learn how to buy food, prepare ingredients, chop it and cook it, all under the guidance of our full- time chef. And thanks to local hospitality business owners, we’re connecting our youth to employment, part-time and full-time. We now have a chef full-time and the right equipment for training, thanks to The Commonwell L.E.A.F. grant”
– Kerri MacDonald | Executive Director |
Collingwood Environment Network | Kids Feeding Kids Program
IMPACTING 8,860 FAMILIES, FARMS AND BUSINESS OWNERS THROUGH PROMPT, EXPERT AND COMPASSIONATE CLAIMS SERVICES.
The Commonwell creates insurance policies that protect the assets that are most important to our customers. That protection matters most when the unexpected happens. Assistance and compassion throughout the claims process is a critical element of the positive impact we have in communities throughout Commonwell Country.
| TYPE | CLAIMS |
|---|---|
| Homes | 2506 |
| Farms | 1012 |
| Commercial | 316 |
| Auto / Vehicle | 5026 |
L.E.A.F. and SEEDit Launch Dates for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024
L.E.A.F.
New granting opportunities were launched in September 2023. Visit thecommonwell.ca/leaf to learn more, understand the process and register your community project or group for consideration.
SEEDit
New SEEDit $50 vouchers will be made available starting in Spring 2024. Redeem at local garden centres in your community. Details will be made available in early April 2024 at thecommonwell.ca/seedit