The Western Communities Foundation has expanded their support for safe places with the National Walk for Safe Places and the new $100,000 Emergency Support Fund.

The National Walk for Safe Places will take place May 11–15, 2026. With flagship walk events being held in 11 locations across Canada. Community members are invited to join select local events. For further information, click here.

As part of the new Emergency Support Fund, Canadians are invited to help identify charities in urgent need by nominating eligible organizations through Western Financial Group’s official social media channels on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, using #StepsForSafePlaces. The Emergency Support Fund will provide grants of up to $10,000 to selected registered Canadian charities experiencing unexpected crises, from disaster recovery to sudden operational emergencies. For further information, click here.