Western Community Foundation Stories
July 31, 2026
Helping Keep Food Security Programs Running in High River
When communities face unexpected challenges, local charities are often among the first to st…
July 27, 2026
Western Communities Foundation Bursaries Support Students, Strengthen Communities
At Western Communities Foundation, we believe that investing in people is one of the most me…
July 23, 2026
Western Communities Foundation Marks 25 Years of Giving with Expanded Impact Across Canada
Over $735,000 donated, 200+ organizations supported, and continued investment in safe, inclu…
July 20, 2026
Good Heart Hours: Giving from the Heart, One Donation at a Time
At Western Financial Group and the Western Communities Foundation, supporting our communitie…
June 16, 2026
Western Financial Group Celebrates Community, Football and Giving Back at Winnipeg Tailgate Event
Guests including (from L to R): Western Financial Group’s Craig Kozlowski, Chief Infor…
June 15, 2026
Western Communities Foundation Announces First Emergency Support Fund Recipients
When an unexpected challenge impacts a community, local charities are often the first to ste…
June 3, 2026
On Air and On the Ground: Western Shows Up for the IWK Telethon
This past weekend Western Financial Group had another opportunity to put our commitment to g…
May 26, 2026
Western Communities Foundation National Walk: A National Step Forward for Safer Communities
From coast to coast, Western employees turned over 10,000 kilometres of walking into meaning…
May 12, 2026
Western's Winnipeg Team Volunteers at Children's Hospital Book Market
The Winnipeg branch team, led by Shannon Landles, Western Communities Foundation Manitoba Le…
May 12, 2026
Western Donates $1,800 to BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
The BC Mainland group was proud to present an $1,800 donation to the BC Children’s Hos…
May 12, 2026
Western's Lloydminster Branches Present $5,000 Community Infrastructure Grant
Our Lloydminster branch is proud to support the next step in building stronger communities t…
May 12, 2026
Wainwright Team Raises over $4600 for Edgerton Public Library!
In 2025, our Wainwright team proudly raised $4,643.20 in support of the Edgerton Public Libr…
May 4, 2026
Standing with Indigenous Communities on Red Dress Day
Each year on May 5, communities across Canada observe Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awa…
April 22, 2026
Celebrating Earth Day by Creating Safe Places in Our Communities
The Western Communities Foundation, the non-profit arm of Western Financial Group, is proud…
April 9, 2026
Western Financial Group Named IBAM Community Champion
Western Financial Group is proud to share that we have been named the IBAM Membership Commun…
April 7, 2026
Small Acts, Strong Communities, Driven by Care
At Western Financial Group, giving back is more than an initiative, it’s a reflection…
March 3, 2026
International Women's Day: Celebrating Progress with the Launch of C.A.R.E.
As we move forward in our Culture and Purpose strategy, Western Financial Group is proud to…
March 3, 2026
Western Sees Hope in Action at the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba
Last week, members of our Winnipeg Regional team had the opportunity to visit the Children&r…
February 4, 2026
Western Financial Group Medicine Hat Team Drops The Puck for Tigers
Our Medicine Hat team was proud to drop the puck as game sponsor for the Tigers on Saturday…
December 18, 2025
WCF Boosts Community Resilience With $170,000 in Infrastructure Grants
As Canada’s best insurance broker, Western Financial Group is deeply committed to buil…
December 9, 2025
NIO Compliance Team and Victoria Regional Office Unite to Give Back This Holiday
The holiday season is all about giving and this year, our teams are making it count! The NIO…
December 4, 2025
Western's Holiday Toy Drive: Help Us Grant a Wish This Holiday Season!
The holiday season is all about giving, and our National Grant a Wish Holiday Toy Drive is i…
November 24, 2025
Dedicated to Safety and Connection: Strengthening Manitoba Communities One Project at a Time
Western Financial Group Communities Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of i…
October 30, 2025
Supporting Inclusion and Opportunity in Camrose: Western Donates $5,000 to CAFCL's Charity Auction
At Western Financial Group, giving back to the communities we serve is a cornerstone of who…
October 28, 2025
Bringing Warmth to Red Deer: A Partnership That Spreads Holiday Cheer with The Mustard Seed
At Western Financial Group, our commitment to the communities we serve goes far beyond insur…
October 21, 2025
Building a Stronger Future Together: Western and Wawanesa Support HSC
We’re proud to share that the Western Communities Foundation, in partnership with Wawa…
October 15, 2025
Western Okotoks Team Raises Funds For Local Food Bank
Our local Okotoks team had an incredible year fundraising for the Okotoks Food Bank through…
October 14, 2025
Lethbridge BBQ Raises Over $470!
What a blast at our Lethbridge BBQ! We threw pies, raised money, and had a ton of fun, all w…
September 29, 2025
Empowering Indigenous Communities, Honouring Truth and Reconciliation
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), Western Financial Gr…
September 26, 2025
Giving Back in High River: Supporting Wild Rose Community Connections
At Western Financial Group, giving back to our communities is at the heart of who we are. Re…
September 16, 2025
Western Volunteers at 2025 Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo
The 2025 Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo was more than just a cycling event—it was a cele…
September 15, 2025
Western Raises 15K For Local Initiatives at Okotoks Show & Shine 2025
What a day at the Okotoks Show & Shine! We had an incredible time connecting with the co…
August 5, 2025
Building Safe Places: Western Communities Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 Indigenous Infrastructure Grants
WCF continues its journey of reconciliation by supporting Indigenous-led infrastructure proj…
July 15, 2025
Western Presents $1000 Donation to Red Deer Senior Resource Centre
Our amazing Red Deer team Jennifer Bosch and Kelsi Flater had the honour of presenting a $1,…
April 30, 2025
Western Communities Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary of National Walk and Announces New Theme Focusing on Safe Places
Supporting local communities through unity and resilience High River, Alberta – April…
November 29, 2024
2024 AMM Infrastructure Winners
The Western Communities Foundation is excited to announce our five 2024 AMM Infrastructure G…
July 30, 2024
Western Communities Foundation Annual Report Highlights Achievements in 2023
The Charitable Arm of Western Financial Group Gave Back over $620,000, the most to date, to…
December 20, 2023
Western Gives out Infrastructure Grants for 2023
High River, AB – Western Financial Group Communities Foundation is thrilled to announc…
November 20, 2023
Why We Have Black Friday in Canada
Black Friday, the annual shopping extravaganza, has become an integral part of the Canadian…
September 29, 2023
Western Gives Back - Indigenous-Focused Funding
In 2022, the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation embarked on a journey of reconci…
August 21, 2023
Supporting Our Teams, Customers and Communities During Wildfires
In a summer that has seen natural disasters across Canada, the most recent wildfire events h…
September 23, 2020
Dream teaching job achieved by bursary recipient
A Western Financial Group Communities Foundation bursary has helped Elkford’s Taylor W…
May 27, 2020
National Walk to Support the Cause brings Western family together
The National Walk to Support the Cause has been held on May 27 as a fundraiser for our chari…
January 14, 2020
Foundation grants boost community infrastructure projects
An exciting time for Western Financial Group, leaders with the Western Communities Foundatio…
December 19, 2019
Delivering joy to kids in need during the holiday
Our Western elves are still buzzing about the powerful generosity shown for our second annua…
December 12, 2019
Western's heartwarming volunteer shift at Calgary Food Bank
There’s no doubt about it — the holiday season is upon us. As Western Financial…
November 7, 2019
Gratitude on Remembrance Day shared by Hanna's Western branch
For Canadians across our country, we bow our heads on Remembrance Day as we share gratitude…
September 19, 2019
Western employees and partners assist Food for Thought
Sept. 19, 2019. Western Financial Group presented $17,000 to High River’s Food for Tho…
