Our communities are full of people and organizations preparing for the future. Their programs and efforts get communities on a path of growth and resilience. The Commonwell invests in these activities every year. Our employees invest hours of their time giving back in the communities where they live. Our insurance products are designed to align with the life we all live in Commonwell Country. Welcome to our 2024 Impact Report.
INVESTING IN COMMONWELL COUNTRY
260+
up 20%
Communities Impacted
$5.9
Million
Funds raised and contributed since 2014
3,000
Hours
In paid employee time off for volunteer work
4,400
Families
Participated in SEEDit Gardens and sharing
11
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.
One out of every ten people in Ontario don’t have enough to eat and more lack access to fresh and nutritious choices. So together with our communities we’re doing something about that. Commonwell’s SEEDit program inspires food sharing by helping you start a veggie garden in your backyard and giving you tips and advice to maximize your harvest. We’re helping backyard farmers grow what’s good, share it with others and create communities of like-minded neighbours. SEEDit is just the beginning of improving food security together. Join over 5800 people across the province growing and sharing in the SEEDit Community on Facebook.
The last few years have been challenging for many communities. Yet it is equally true that these same communities are learning to bounce back, creating new ideas and working together. At The Commonwell, we believe we can help speed up the process by investing in it. We call it L.E.A.F. – the Learning and Engagement Accelerator Fund. How it works is simple: We invite the smaller places and wide open spaces of Ontario to earn L.E.A.F. grants that will help bring in new programming or update and upgrade community facilities where residents learn, play, engage and gather.
IMPACTING 9,749 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 | 2,207 |
| Farms | 505 |
| Commercial | 252 |
| Auto / Vehicle | 6,785 |
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 2024. Visit thecommonwell.ca/leaf to learn more, understand the process and register your community project or group for consideration.
SEEDit
The 2025 voucher program will return in Spring 2025. Redeem at local garden centres in your community. Details will be made available in early April 2025 at thecommonwell.ca/seedit