A Canadian charitable foundation established in 2001 by Western Financial Group, dedicated to supporting local communities through various programs including donations to children's hospital foundations. The foundation operates across Canada and runs programs such as Quote for Hope, which donates funds based on insurance quotes. View The Western Communities Foundation (WCF)'s website for more information.
Established in 2001 through the vision of former CEO Scott Tannas, the Western Communities Foundation serves as the charitable arm of Western Financial Group, one of Canada's largest insurance brokerages. The foundation acts as a discretionary giving vehicle, distributing funds to community causes, children's hospital foundations, and local organizations across Canada.
The foundation operates several programs including the annual Quote for Hope initiative, where donations are made based on insurance quotes obtained by customers. The foundation also supports community sponsorships, local stories highlighting charitable work, and various community initiatives. Funds are directed primarily to children's hospital foundations and local community causes.
As part of Western Financial Group's corporate social responsibility framework, the foundation publishes leadership information, impact metrics, and stories about supported causes. The foundation maintains a visible presence within the corporate structure and provides clear information about its giving programs.