What is a Safe Community?
A Safe Community is one which reflects the passion and commitment of people who DREAM of a community that is free of injury and pain, and who DARE to commit to DO something tangible to realize that dream.

Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities
Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities started in 1997 through the efforts of Alberta Labour and the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce. A Steering Committee was formed in 1998 with assistance from Mistahia Health Region (now Peace Country Health), and the City of Grande Prairie . Members were drawn from various agencies, bringing a broad pool of expertise in the area of safety and injury prevention to the table. It is precisely this coalition of many different fields of expertise that ensures the viability of Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities.  We are 1 of 54 designated Safe Communities across Canada.  A designated Safe Community is one which believes that a safe life is a basic right, and views its designation as a public affirmation of, and testament to, its aspiration to create a safer life for all its citizens.

Mission
To promote public safety and reduce the incidence of injury in Grande Prairie and area through the maintenance and operation of Safety City and other programs designed to educate the public about safety and injury prevention.

Projects and Programs
Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities is involved in a number of successful programs and projects throughout the Peace Region:
•  Safety City
•  Injury Awareness Campaigns
•  Men At Risk - Suicide Prevention
•  Traffic Safety
•  Passport to Safety
•  "Buckle up Babies" - Car Seat Clinics

Financial Support
Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities is a Registered Canadian Charity - we can now issue an official charitable donation receipt for gifts given to our organization.
 
An endowment fund has also been established with the Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie, with the goal of creating long term sustainable funds for Injury Prevention in our Region. Contributions to this fund can be made through the Community Foundation.

Consider dropping off your bottles to be recycled and use our PowerPlus Donation ID#1279-2818 at either Recycle Plus Depot.  No standing in line or need to sort your bottles - Just label your bag with our number, drop them off and the funds will be sent directly to us!

Thank you in advance for your consideration of financial support towards keeping our community safe and injury free!