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Patricia McLean | Sarnia, Ontario Recognizing a lifetime dedicated to volunteer work and the community’s heritage, in July of 2023 the City of Sarnia unveiled a plaque honouring Patricia McLean. Family members; past and present Sarnia Heritage Committee members; and City Council representatives gathered at the Centennial Cairn and recently …

Each issue Foundation Magazine provides a mini-profile of five people whose work and commitment make Canada a more liveable country. We thank them for their service. Diane Lacaille is the Scientific Director and Senior Scientist at Arthritis Research Canada; as well as a Professor, Department of Medicine, at the University …

The goal of the RONA Foundation is to donate $1 million to seven NPOs to support projects aimed at improving living environments or access to housing BOUCHERVILLE, QC–The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 …

Commentary from Philanthropic Foundations Canada OTTAWA, ON–Released on April 17th, the 2024 Budget focuses greatly on addressing Canada’s housing crisis, and on expanding or providing new social supports. The charitable sector was a dominant theme in many areas, referenced several times, and named as pillar for communities across the country. …

MISSISSAUGA, ON–Rabba Fine Foods, the Greater Toronto Area’s local 24-hour marketplace, announced an official partnership with Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization and leader in food recovery and redistribution. Rabba Fine Foods will be collaborating with Second Harvest by collecting grocery essentials and redirecting it to people in need, …

CanadaHelps’ 2024 Giving Report TORONTO, ON–As Canadians have become increasingly disconnected and social networks have shrunk, giving participation dropped from 21.9 percent of Canadians in 2013 to a new low of 17.7 percent in 2021. CanadaHelps, the country’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online, today released the seventh edition …

GATINEAU, QC–Every year volunteers across the country dedicate their time and resources to positively impact their communities. Canada’s Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage people from across Canada to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges. As we …

Functionality Offered as Part of a Platform Release Designed to Improve Impact Measurement and Management for Nonprofits, Grantmakers and Impact Investors SAN FRANCISCO, CA–UpMetrics, an impact measurement and management software company, today announced the release of its new and improved Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) Suite, purpose-built to help mission-driven …

Latest round of donations will provide more than $960,000 committed to Canadian organizations VANCOUVER, BC–Drax released an annual report for its Drax Foundation and Community Fund that shows more than $4.6 million has been donated to support communities across Drax’s global operations. The renewable energy company focused on funding organizations …

Program supports Co-operators reconciliation strategy, a multi-year commitment to truth and reconciliation TORONTO, ON–Co-operators launched its Indigenous Youth Employability Initiative, a $1 million commitment to support cultural safety, personal resilience, and employability of Indigenous youth at Co-operators, the broader co-operative sector, and beyond. The employability component is a core component …