Parachute
Non-profit OrganizationsOntario, Canada11-50 Employees
Parachute is a Canadian national charity focused on preventing serious and fatal injuries through evidence-based solutions, education, and advocacy. It was formed in 2012 by uniting Safe Communities Canada, Safe Kids Canada, SMARTRISK, and ThinkFirst Canada, bringing together prior injury-prevention initiatives. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Parachute coordinates injury-prevention efforts across Canada through programs and partnerships. The organization's activities include education and communications, research partnerships, public policy advocacy, and social-awareness campaigns aimed at Canadians. It operates as a mid-sized nonprofit within the non-profit sector, working to advance injury prevention on a national scale.