Safety Smarts Program: Empowering Rural Youth with Essential Farm Safety Knowledge

Imagine a world where every rural child knows the importance of safe play areas, understands the dangers of water and ice, and can confidently navigate the risks associated with quads, dirt bikes, machinery, and livestock. That's the world the Safety Smarts program is striving to create.

Safety Smarts is not just another educational program; it's a lifeline for rural elementary students. Delivered right in their classrooms, this program offers engaging and age-appropriate lessons tailored to each grade level from Kindergarten through Grade 6. Whether it's face-to-face in the classroom or virtually via Zoom, our mission remains the same: to equip our children with the knowledge they need to stay safe on the farm and in rural communities.

Why Safety Smarts?

• Proven Impact: In a typical year, Safety Smarts reaches over 60,000 rural elementary students, instilling in them vital farm safety principles.
• Diverse Topics: From machinery safety to hearing protection, from livestock interactions to personal responsibility, we cover it all.
• Resounding Approval: An external evaluation revealed that a whopping 98% of school teachers find our farm safety education invaluable for their students. Moreover, 91% of parents endorse Safety Smarts as a worthy investment of class time.

The Challenge Ahead

Despite its proven impact and the overwhelming support it receives, the Safety Smarts program is at risk. Shortfalls and delays in government and other funding sources threaten its continuity. We're facing the challenge of ensuring that this essential program remains available to our rural youth.

How You Can Help

By supporting our crowdfunding campaign, you're not just donating money; you're investing in the safety and future of our rural youth. As a registered charity, all donors will be provided with a charitable receipt, making your contribution not only impactful but also recognized. In these challenging times, every contribution, big or small, can make a difference.

Together, let's ensure that every child has the knowledge and tools they need to thrive safely in our rural communities. Explore more about our mission, our impact, and the lives we've touched on our website: Safety Smarts Program.