Canadian pet owners would forgo their own meals rather than risk their pets going hungry
PetSmart Charities of Canada aims to bring attention to the issue of pet food insecurity with the first-ever Pet Hunger Awareness Day™ on Sept 26. BURLINGTON, ON–With inflation, the rising cost of food, and challenging financial times across the nation, an unprecedented number of Canadians visited food banks in 2022.1 …
Program Aims to Help Charities Tackling Food Insecurity by Making Monthly Giving Easier
OTTAWA, ON–As Canadians across the country gather around their dinner tables for Thanksgiving this weekend, the Mobile Giving Foundation Canada (MGFC) is taking strides to confront Canada’s persistent food insecurity crisis by launching an innovative pilot program that endeavours to make monthly giving both easier and more effective for Canadian …
Forests Ontario Announces a New Partnership with Resorts of Ontario
BARRIE, ON–Forests Ontario is pleased to announce a new partnership with Resorts of Ontario aimed at advancing environmental sustainability and forest conservation within Resorts of Ontario’s member resorts and tourism communities across the province. “Resorts of Ontario is thrilled to partner with Forests Ontario to promote responsible and sustainable practices …
Crossing the Digital Divide
By Charles Sword We’ve been hearing about the digital divide – the gap between those who have access to the Internet, computers, and skills and those who don’t – since the early 1990s when computer access became integral to getting work done. Today, though, organizations of all kinds are experiencing …
Supporting Peace Region Wetlands through Student-Driven Conservation
GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB–Peace Wapiti Academy students are the new protectors of the Peace Region’s wetlands. Through a partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada, Peace Wapiti Academy students receive training and mentorship to lead wetland stewardship as part of their coursework. It’s part of a newly launched Wetland Centre of Excellence in …
Baskin-Robbins directs funds to BGC Canada with return of its annual Pink Spoon fundraiser
Throughout the month of October, 25 cents from each The Ultimate Take-Home Sundae sold across Canada will be donated to BGC Canada Toronto, ON–Baskin-Robbins Canada brings back this month its annual Pink Spoon campaign in support of BGC Canada, and this year, it’s tying the fundraiser to its newest product …
Aeroplan, Partners Helping Children and Families Flying for Essential Hospital Care
Aeroplan points donated to the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program will be matched by Aeroplan and its partners TD, CIBC, and Avis Budget Group MONTREAL, QC–Aeroplan’s yearly Points Matching Week in support of the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program begins today and will run until Oct. 8, 2023. …
The Slaight Family Foundation commits $26.5M to youth and mental health initiatives
Approximately 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario face a mental health challenge TORONTO, ON–The Slaight Family Foundation today announced it will donate $26.5 million to 19 organizations including national charities, Greater Toronto Area hospitals, and community service providers to support and expand services for youth suffering from mental …
Food Banks Canada’s landmark Canada-wide Poverty Report Cards highlight deepening food insecurity, failures from governments
Report grades each province and territory; sets out measurable poverty reduction road map OTTAWA, ON—Poverty in Canada is entrenched, deepening, and impacting low-income and vulnerable people in every region of the country according to Food Banks Canada’s inaugural release of the Poverty Report Cards, which call for much-needed action from …
Loblaw aims to help feed one million kids by supporting President’s Choice Children’s Charity
For every purchase made online or in-store today, Loblaw will donate $1 to President’s Choice Children’s Charity BRAMPTON, ON–Today, Loblaw Companies Limited is holding its first Get to Give Day, in support of President’s Choice Children’s Charity – which operates the nation’s largest charitable school food program. For every purchase …