Ecclesiastical Insurance announces recipients of 2023 community impact grants

Environmental, youth and family programs were the focus

Ecclesiastical Insurance announces recipients of 2023 community impact grants

Non-Profits & Charities

By Jonalyn Cueto

Ecclesiastical Insurance has announced the recipients of its 2023 Community Impact Grants, which are awarded to registered charity organizations in Canada.

For 2023, the insurance company focused on supporting charities that are working on environmental conservation through a “human-centric” approach. The programs address hunger, improve food security, and protect and assist vulnerable families and youth.

The following organizations received grants:

  • YWCA NWT, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
  • Compost Education Centre, Victoria, British Columbia
  • Saanich Neighourhood Place, Victoria, British Columbia
  • Brown Bagging for Calgary's Street Kids, Calgary, Alberta
  • Momentum Counselling, Edmonton, Alberta
  • Regina Food for Learning, Regina, Saskatchewan
  • The WRENCH, Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Agape Centre / Centre Agape, Cornwall, Ontario
  • Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach, Durham, Ontario
  • Essential Aid and Family Services of Ontario, Hamilton, Ontario
  • Forests Ontario, Barrie, Ontario
  • Green Thumbs Growing Kids, Toronto, Ontario
  • St. Matthew's House, Hamilton, Ontario
  • Thrive Youth Development Canada, Toronto, Ontario
  • Animation Scientifiques Prof. Dino., Longueuil, Quebec
  • Atlantic Coastal Action Program, Saint John, New Brunswick
  • The Flower Cart, New Minas, Nova Scotia
  • Boys and Girls Club of Summerside Inc., Summerside, Prince Edward Island
  • Choices for Youth Inc., St. John's, Newfoundland

“Our mission is to protect those who enrich the lives of others,” said David Huebel, president of Ecclesiastical Canada.

"We are deeply committed to the core principles that fuel this mission–namely, to give back, support the diverse communities we serve, preserve our country's unique heritage and cultures, and contribute to the greater good. Our community impact grant program continues to advance these foundational values."

To learn more about these organizations, visit https://ecclesiastical.ca/giving-back/community-impact-grant/.

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