Canada Life announces support for mental health through art therapy programs
Organization’s current commitments to help improve Quebecers’ mental well-being total more than $250,000 MONTREAL–Canada Life announced today its continued commitment towards mental health by supporting innovative projects such as art and music therapy programs with the Art Hive of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and YO’péra of Opéra de …
Avison Young to hold sixth annual global Day of Giving
Employees across the company will participate in community activities on October 24 TORONTO–Mark E. Rose, Chair and CEO of Avison Young, the world’s fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm, announced today that it will hold its sixth annual global Day of Giving this Thursday, October 24. “On October 24, thousands …
Milestone reached: 50 million children’s breakfasts raised for Breakfast Club of Canada
Walmart Canada’s annual fundraising campaign surpasses major fundraising milestone following 17th annual campaign MISSISSAUGA–Walmart Canada’s annual in-store fundraising campaign has now raised enough to provide the food to serve 50 million breakfasts in Breakfast Club of Canada’s programs. Walmart Canada has also allowed to raise awareness around children’s food insecurity, …
Major donation for physical rehabilitation now and in the future
MONTRÉAL–Joseph Broccolini, Executive Vice-President of Broccolini, has announced a major donation of $100 000 in support of the REA Foundation. Founded in 1949, Broccolini has a long history of success and a generous commitment to giving back to the community. Since it opened its doors, it has donated over $1.5 …
RBC Future Launch supports new Award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter
TORONTO–Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) has announces new, first ever award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter. The award is funded by the RBC Foundation in support of RBC Future Launch, a commitment to helping young Canadians prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. “Journalists for Human Rights is …
Soberstar launches new website, clothing collection program
The first of its kind in Canada MONTREAL–Soberstar brand owner Daniel Boisvert proudly launched his new website and collection, much to the delight of Soberstar’s community and ambassadors. Daniel Boisvert explained, “It’s a big day for me! In a few short months, we’ve developed a new line of clothing and …
Fairstone Financial Inc. Employees Donate 1,300 Volunteer Hours to Charities Across Canada
Employees Volunteered Across Country during September; Company annual commitment to volunteering month now in its third year MONTREAL–Fairstone Financial Inc., Canada’s leading non-bank provider of responsible lending solutions, celebrates the success of the Company’s third annual “Community Matters” month which took place over the month of September. Over 350 employees donated …
Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie campaign raises a record $9.8M across Canada
Smiling from coast to coast: Over 550 charities, hospitals and community groups reap the benefit TORONTO–Tim Hortons 2019 Smile Cookie campaign raised a record $9.8M in just one week for 550 charities, hospitals and community groups across Canada. This amazing accomplishment is because of the passion and dedication that Tim …
Samsung Canada Employees Give Back to Local Communities Across Canada
MISSISSAUGA–October marks Samsung Global’s Month of Giving, where employees from around the world give back to the communities that they serve. Here in Canada, all employees will come together and volunteer in support of local charities as part of the annual Samsung Day of Giving, on Friday, October 11, 2019. …
Canada Post Community Foundation issues grants of $1.2 million to better the lives of children
118 groups across the country will receive funds to help children, as new stamps go on sale to raise funds for next year’s grants OTTAWA–The Canada Post Community Foundation announced approximately $1.2 million in grants to 118 groups that help children in communities across Canada, as new stamps went on …