Community Impact
Community is the essence of who we are
At Wawanesa, we take pride in being there for our members and communities. Today, our community impact program invests over $3.5 million annually to support local and national partner organizations in across Canada to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Wawanesa Climate Champions
Climate change is impacting every community we insure, and Wawanesa Climate Champions is one way we’re stepping up to help.
We are investing $2 million annually to support people and organizations on the front lines of climate change.
We fund programs, projects, and grants that build climate resiliency in communities across Canada.
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Looking for support?
As part of Wawanesa Climate Champions, we offer three grant programs to support community initiatives across the country.
Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants
Grants up to $25,000 to support local community climate adaption and mitigation projects.
Learn moreWawanesa’s Community Wildfire Prevention Grants
Grants up to $15,000 to increase community resilience to wildfires through risk reduction or prevention activities.
Applications accepted in October.
Learn moreWawanesa Climate Champions: Youth Innovation Grants
For youth enrolled at C2R2 partner colleges, grants for up to $30,000 to launch or enhance an innovative climate adaptation or mitigation project.
Applications accepted in January.
Learn moreWe’re working to build more resilient communities
In addition to Wawanesa Climate Champions, a variety of company-led programs deepen our impact in the communities where Wawanesa members, employees and broker partners live and work.
My Community Day
Every year, employees receive paid work time to give back to their local community. For this they earn a $100 Community Impact Gift Card to donate to a charity or non-profit organization of their choice.
United Way campaign
Our annual United Way campaign supports local community organizations by bringing together employees across the company. With Wawanesa’s donation matching program every contribution is doubled to make an even greater impact.
Together, we will build a safer, healthier, more sustainable future for our members and communities.