Our Mission

Few people truly understand the depth of what Peace Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Services, 911 Dispatchers, and Military Personnel experience in the daily course of protecting our society. The cumulative impact of critical incidents, exposure to trauma, and the emotional weight of service takes a profound toll. And, not only on those who serve, but on their families as well.

Legacy Place Society is a registered non-profit charitable organization dedicated to strengthening First Responder, Military, and Veteran families by building legacies of hope, connection, and resilience. We exist to support the long-term wellbeing of those who serve by fostering family stability, mutual respect, trust, and meaningful community.

The very nature of these professions often leads to operational stress injuries (OSI), PTSD, burnout, and vicarious trauma. These challenges do not remain at work. They follow individuals home, impacting relationships, parenting, mental health, and overall quality of life.

First Responders, Military Personnel, and their families frequently face a complex and isolating journey as they navigate recovery, identity shifts, and ongoing exposure to high-stress environments. Legacy Place Society does not replace professional medical care or employee assistance programs. Instead, we complement existing services by offering community-based, family-centered, and peer-driven supports that focus on connection, prevention, and long-term resiliency.

About Our Charity

What defines Legacy Place Society is how our work is done.

We act as a bridge, connecting individuals and families to meaningful supports through collaboration with service agencies, professionals, and aligned community partners. Our model is rooted in empathy, trust, and lived experience, ensuring families feel seen, supported, and never alone.

Our core values are: Family • Empathy • Diversity • Inclusivity • Confidentiality • Collaboration • Integrity

Our objective is to provide relevant, practical, and accessible resources that strengthen currently serving and retired First Responders, Military Personnel, Veterans, and their families.

Our Programs & Supports

Accommodations

A home away from home. Short-term supportive housing for families navigating medical, mental health, or personal crises.

Peer-to-Peer Support

Trained volunteers and peers offer compassionate connection and lived-experience support in areas such as:

• Marriage and relationships, Parenting and family dynamics, Grief and loss, Spiritual wellness, Addiction recovery, Single parenting, Special needs families, Critical incident stress, and PTSD and OSI recovery.

Web-Based Resources

Curated mental health and family wellness resources tailored specifically to: Peace Officers, Firefighters, EMS, 911 Dispatchers, Military, and Veterans.

Family Camps

Low-cost, trauma-informed opportunities for families to reconnect, reset, and build positive shared experiences in nature-based settings.

Education Bursaries

When designated funding is available, we offer education bursaries to support personal and professional growth for individuals and families.

Benevolence & Legacy Tribute

Direct support during times of medical crisis, line-of-duty injury, or family loss, including Legacy of Life Tributes that honour service and impact.

Conferences & Family Resiliency Workshops

In partnership with aligned organizations, we deliver education and prevention-focused programming on:

• Suicide awareness and intervention, Mental health literacy, Family resiliency, Trauma and recovery, Parenting and relationships, Addiction and wellness, and PTSD and OSI.

Legacy Place Acres

Legacy Place Acres is the next evolution of our mission.

It is a rural, nature-based community hub designed specifically for First Responder, Military, Veteran, and family wellness. Located on a multi-acre property in Alberta, Legacy Place Acres will serve as a dedicated space for healing, connection, and prevention.

Legacy Place Acres will provide:

• Outdoor and peer-support spaces, Family wellness support, Community gardens and walking paths, Memorial and tribute spaces, Trauma-informed day-use site access.

This land-based model recognizes the healing power of nature, belonging, and shared experience. It offers families a place to unplug, reconnect, and build resilience together, outside of clinical environments and institutional systems.

Legacy Place Acres represents a long-term investment in prevention, accessibility, and community care, creating a physical legacy that will support generations of those who serve.

Humanitarian Mission Trips

Self-funded annual or semi-annual trips where participants engage in:

• Disaster relief, Community rebuilding, Playground and housing projects, International and local humanitarian work

These experiences foster purpose, service, and global connection beyond the uniform.

At its core, Legacy Place Society exists for one simple reason: To ensure that those who protect our communities, and the families who stand behind them, are supported, connected, and never forgotten.