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The Joy Smith Foundation works to ensure that every Canadian man, woman and child is safe from manipulation, force, or abuse of power.

08/31/2026

As August comes to a close, we're reflecting on this summer with gratitude and hope.

Thank you to our donors, volunteers, educators, community partners, supporters, and everyone who shared our message so far this year.

Because of you, more people are learning how to recognize warning signs, strengthen prevention, and help create safer communities.

Together, we're making a meaningful difference.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

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08/29/2026

⛳️ Calling all golfers!

🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️ It’s time to Walk the Fairways! Join our newest Joy In Action activity and turn your love of the game into meaningful action to help end human trafficking in Canada.
Gather your friends, family, colleagues, or golf crew and hit the course for a day of fun, community, and impact. Every participant and every dollar raised helps support the important work of The Joy Smith Foundation.

Complete this challenge at any golf course you like! This is not an in-person tournament.

Choose either the 9-Hole Fairway Challenge or the 18-Hole Fairway Challenge and fundraise as individuals or as part of a team. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or simply enjoy being active outdoors, the Walk the Fairways Challenge is a fun and meaningful way to combine movement, community, and purpose while helping make a difference through Joy in Action!

💙 Register
⛳️ Walk the Fairways
🤝 Bring your community together
✨ Make a difference

Ready to tee up for change?
👉 Learn more and register at https://raceroster.com/events/2026/138159/joy-in-action-walk-the-fairways

08/27/2026

Stopping Human Trafficking Takes a Community!

Human traffickers look for places where they can operate unnoticed. Strong, informed communities can make that much harder.

Our FREE, practical resources to help short-term rental owners and managers recognize trafficking signs, strengthen prevention, and know what to do when something does not seem right.

We have worked with a variety of cities, counties, regions, and police forces across Canada to bring these resources into communities and help more people understand the role they can play in preventing human trafficking.

Education and collaboration are critical. When communities know the signs and understand how to respond, we create safer spaces for everyone.

Are you interested in bringing these resources to your community?

Learn more and access the resources at:https://joysmithfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/HelpStopHTrafficking_STRpackage_print-print.pdf

We can customize these resources to your organization's needs! Connect with us at [email protected] or (204) 691-2455.

Together, we can make it harder for traffickers to operate unnoticed.

08/26/2026

Could your short-term rental be used for human trafficking without you knowing?

A recent Globe and Mail story is bringing important attention to a reality every short-term rental owner, manager, and host should understand.

Traffickers can use short-term rental properties because they may offer privacy, anonymity, and limited interaction with property owners.

But awareness can change that.

Knowing the warning signs, paying attention to unusual activity, and taking simple preventative steps can make your property less attractive to traffickers and help protect people in your community.

That is why we developed a free resource package specifically for short-term rental owners, managers, and hosts.

It includes practical information to help you:
✔️Recognize possible signs of human trafficking
✔️Identify suspicious booking and guest activity
✔️Take steps to deter traffickers from choosing your property
✔️Know what to do if something does not seem right

You may never expect human trafficking to involve your property. Being informed can help ensure it does not.

Download the free resource package today at
https://joysmithfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/HelpStopHTrafficking_STRpackage_print-print.pdf

Please share this with a short-term rental owner, property manager, or host. The more people who know the signs, the harder it becomes for traffickers to operate unnoticed.

08/24/2026

💙 Selkirk, you showed us what it means to take action!

What an incredible way to wrap up our three in-person Joy In Action events for the summer!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us in Selkirk this past Saturday! To our amazing participants, dedicated volunteers, generous donors, sponsors, and community supporters, your enthusiasm, encouragement, and commitment made the day unforgettable. 💙

This summer, from Steinbach, Brandon to Selkirk, you’ve helped make this a summer of movement, awareness, connection, and hope. Every step, every conversation, every dollar raised and every person who showed up helps support the work of The Joy Smith Foundation and our commitment to safer communities across Canada.

You can still support a participant with a donation up to September 30!

But Joy In Action isn’t over just yet! 👟🌎

Our Virtual Joy In Action is still going strong! There’s still time to join the movement from wherever you are in Canada. Walk, run, move, fundraise and take action in your own community while supporting this important work.

👉 Ready to join us virtually? Sign up at joyinaction.ca

To everyone who has been part of Joy In Action 2026, both near and far, thank you for showing up, moving with us, and helping turn awareness into action. 💙

Let’s keep moving forward, together.

08/21/2026

💙 When you join the Joy In Giving Community, you're helping make everyday moments of impact possible.

Your monthly gift helps us:
✨ Deliver prevention education across Canada.
✨ Equip parents, educators, and communities with trusted resources.
✨ Raise awareness and inspire action.
✨ Bring hope and healing to survivors and their families rebuilding their lives!

Monthly giving provides steady, reliable funding that allows us to plan ahead, respond to emerging needs, and continue building safer communities.

Ready to make an impact every month?

💙 Join the Joy In Giving Community today. https://forms.joysmithfoundation.com/forms/25

Together, we're creating hope, strengthening communities, and building a future free from human trafficking.

08/19/2026

MYTH: Human trafficking only happens somewhere else.

FACT: Human trafficking happens in communities across Canada.

Awareness helps people recognize warning signs and know where to seek support.

Learning the facts is one of the most powerful tools we have to help prevent trafficking.
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08/17/2026

"This presentation opened our eyes to this problem and gave our staff and school community practical knowledge they can use every day."

Thank you to every school, workplace, organization, and community group that invites us to share this important information.

Interested in bringing a presentation to your school or organization?

Contact us today to learn more and book a presentation.

https://joysmithfoundation.com/human-trafficking/

08/14/2026

It was a pleasure to meet with Member of Parliament Rachael Thomas after she reached out to discuss human trafficking in Canada and the importance of keeping children safe online.

The online world is changing quickly, and traffickers are changing with it. Social media, gaming, messaging apps and other digital platforms can all be used to identify, target and groom children and youth. Keeping pace with these tactics is an important part of prevention.

Ending human trafficking takes all of us.

We are committed to working with leaders from all political parties, along with law enforcement, governments, communities and organizations across Canada, to strengthen online safety, prevention and education.

Thank you for the thoughtful conversation about how we can better protect children and build safer communities across Canada.

08/13/2026

If your teen uses Snapchat, here’s an update worth knowing about.

Snapchat has added new safety limits for younger teens. Users ages 13 to 15 can now only share Spotlight posts with people they follow back, rather than with the general public. Teens under 16 will also see fewer public engagement features on Stories and Spotlight.

It’s a positive change. But settings and safety features only go so far.

Keep talking with your kids about who they connect with online, what they share, and what to do if something or someone doesn’t feel right.

Knowing the apps your kids use and keeping those conversations open can make a real difference.

📱 Check out our free Online Safety Guide for Parents:
https://joysmithfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/OnlineSafetyBrochure_web-4.pdf

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