Aviva Canada, Parachute, Canada partner up to make Canadian school zones safer
New Aviva Canada survey finds that, in the last year, 37% of parents have witnessed a car collision or near miss in a school zone, and over 70% of those involved a child TORONTO–Aviva Canada and Parachute, a Canada’s national charity dedicated to injury prevention, have partnered up through their …
Pita Pit Canada raises more than $72,000 for Make-A-Wish in 2019
Each year in April, Pita Pit Canada franchisees raise funds for Make-A-Wish Canada KINGSTON, ON–This year on April 29, Pita Pit Canada celebrated World Wish Day, an annual day of recognition and celebration of the wish granted to Chris Greicius in 1980 that inspired the creation of Make-A-Wish and its …
Viterra, Canadian Foodgrains Bank working to end world hunger
Celebrate third year of partnership of Canadian agriculture working to end world hunger TROCHU, AB–Viterra and Canadian Foodgrains Bank celebrated their annual partnership today, which saw over 250 acres seeded earlier this year to benefit hungry people around the world. Speakers included Ryan Schroede r, Market Centre Manager for Viterra, …
Reading Foundation provides more than $700,000 to high-needs elementary school libraries
Foundation’s grassroots Adopt a School fundraiser unites Indigo stores and local communities TORONTO–The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation is thrilled to announce a commitment of $733,000 for books to Canadian high-needs elementary schools as a result of the 2019 Adopt a School program. From September 14 to October 6, the …
Canadian Red Cross surpasses $1 million in support from Economical since 2013
WATERLOO–Economical Insurance is proud to renew its national partnership with the Canadian Red Cross to support Canadians affected by severe weather events — bringing its total national contribution to $1,050,000 since 2013. This support is more relevant than ever, as the cost of climate change continues to rise. Last year, …
Finalists for Donation of $125,000 from iA Financial Group
QUEBEC CITY–iA Financial Group is calling on Canadians to vote for one of the ten charities that have qualified as finalists to receive the grand prize donation of $125,000 in the third edition of the company’s philanthropic contest. Hundreds of charities working in the health, education and social services sectors …
TD Bank Group named as launch sponsor for ALUS Canada’s New Acre Project
TORONTO–TD Bank Group named as launch sponsor for ALUS Canada’s New Acre™ Project, an innovative corporate sponsorship program that spurs investment in naturalization projects across Canada. ALUS Canada, A Weston Family Initiative (ALUS) is delighted to announce TD Bank Group (TD) as the launch sponsor of ALUS’ corporate-sponsorship program. “Nature …
Subway debuts new National Hunger Initiative, “Never Miss Lunch”
Subway Canada Celebrates World Sandwich Day, partners with Food Banks Canada TORONTO–Subway Canada is championing the importance of children having access to food at lunch time with the launch of a new national hunger initiative, Never Miss Lunch™. Beginning on World Sandwich Day, November 3rd, Subway Canada will launch a …
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 …