Every February, Acera Insurance comes together to support Variety - The Children's Charity of BC with a month-long...

It was a Coastal Community employee who saw a need to support the Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. An unexpected healthcare emergency required that they travel to Victoria to get the help they needed. They were able to stay at Jeneece Place where their family had everything they needed to get through a very tough time. They shared their story with Coastal Community, resulting in our partnership with the Foundation over many years. By supporting the Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, we can help lessen the financial burden families face in a healthcare emergency. This $200,000 donation was made possible by our Sharing Our Success program, where we distributed $1.6 million in one-time special funding to charitable organizations across Vancouver Island. Recipients received funds in late 2023 and we're starting to see how the money is helping island communities in the areas of healthcare, housing, mental health, financial education and food security. Read more: How one employee’s experience sparked a company’s compassion - Children's Health Foundation

We just posted a new volunteer opportunity: Walk of Hope - Committee Member https://dosomegood.ca/opportunity/walk-of-hope-committee-member-33365-2588272

We all need more good news in our lives. Do Some Good and Pattison Media have partnered to make it happen! This means YOU can have your very own good news stories appear in the local media. How does this work? Simply select what type of Do Gooder you are to create a Do Some Good account (takes 2 minutes) and start sharing the good news. If you already have a Do Some Good account, simply log in and post. Individual - https://dosomegood.ca/individuals Charity / Nonprofit -https://dosomegood.ca/community-organizations Businesses - Find more info here: https://mailchi.mp/dosomegood/yoursocialimpactsolution For quick and easy posting on the go, you can also download the Do Some Good app: Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/do-some-good/id1210199163?ls=1&mt=8 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.volinspire.VolinspireApp This awesome media reach and exposure is FREE for charities, nonprofits, and individuals. We invite all Do-Gooders in these communities to read GOOD NEWS every week on Pattison sites - and post your own stories - to create a ripple effect of good vibes!

Happy International Women's Day! First West Foundation is proud to celebrate the incredible strength, resilience and achievements of women worldwide. Our trio of strong women stands in solidarity with women everywhere as we collaborate to advance gender equality and accelerate action. We are here to support and uplift women in our communities who inspire us every day with their dedication, passion, and leadership. And we are here to honour their contributions and commit to creating a more equitable and inclusive world for all. First West Foundation proudly celebrates 15 equity-deserving charities who received a total of $189,294 in grants in 2024. These organizations are advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our communities and we are honoured to support their vital work. Join us in celebrating the amazing women who make a difference every day. #AccelerateAction

Moved by last Saturday’s Coldest Night of the Year campaign, our Acera Insurance Vancouver Island offices wanted to do...