Cultural & HistoryFunding

Leading Canadian Foundations Answer The Foundation for Black Communities’ Call to Action

TORONTO, ON–The Foundation for Black Communities announced today that it has achieved an important milestone towards its goal of establishing a $300-million-dollar endowment. The Laidlaw Foundation and the Inspirit Foundation are committing a combined $3.85 million dollars to the Foundation for Black Communities to ensure a sustainable base of support …

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AIEnvironment

10 years of online conversations help understand public perception of the climate crisis

MUNICH, GR–BayWa r.e. launches its new “Decade That Matters” report, a deep dive into online climate discussions over the past 10 years and what these may tell us about where we are heading over the next 10 years. The report highlights how attitudes to the environment have shifted, how discourse …

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EnvironmentFamily Foundations

Weston Family Foundation awards $25M grants support Canadian Prairie Grasslands

TORONTO, ON–The Weston Family Foundation announced the launch of the Weston Family Prairie Grasslands Initiative with nearly $25M awarded to five organizations to collaborate on one of the largest prairie grasslands conservation efforts in Canadian history. “The Canadian prairie grasslands are some of the most ecologically valuable and threatened ecosystems …

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Family FoundationsHeathcare

From One Couple to an Entire Community

$1 million donation from the Moez & Marissa Kassam Foundation will benefit hospital transformation and grassroots community health initiatives in East Toronto TORONTO, ON–Michael Garron Hospital Foundation is welcoming a generous investment of $1 million from Moez and Marissa Kassam, a Toronto couple who is deeply motivated to support quality …

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Corporate PhilanthropyHeathcare

Scotiabank donates $700,000 to Women’s College Hospital for establishment of Compassionate Fund

Donations will fund Canada’s first virtual hospital and its unique clinic for refugees and new Canadians TORONTO, ON–Scotiabank has donated $700,000 to Women’s College Hospital Foundation (WCHF) to support two revolutionary initiatives that drive equitable and accessible healthcare for Canadians. Scotiabank’s donation will contribute to the Women’s Virtual Program, Women’s …

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Corporate PhilanthropyIndustry News

TD Releases 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report and TD Ready Commitment Report

Reports describe how the Bank accelerated its efforts and broadened its positive impact in a year of significant change and disruption TORONTO, ON—In a world disrupted by COVID-19, TD directly contributed to positive change and societal progress to help promote a better, more sustainable and inclusive tomorrow. TD’s 2020 Environmental, …

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Corporate PhilanthropyWomen's NonProfits

Milestones Partners with Canadian Women’s Foundation to Celebrate International Women’s Day

Proceeds from all Bellinis and Spinach Dips sold on March 8th to be donated to the Canadian Women’s Foundation TORONTO, ON–International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global event that has been in existence since 1911. It celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Milestones, a female friendly …

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Donation ProgramsRetail

CF Polo Park Warms Up Winnipeg by Hosting Pop-Up Donation Centre

In partnership with Resource Assistance for Youth, Inc., residents are invited to donate new and unused winter clothing essentials until March 7 to support at-risk youth in Winnipeg WINNIPEG, MB–As Manitoba combats some of the lowest temperatures of the winter season, CF Polo Park is calling on its community to …

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FundingWomen's NonProfits

Canada invests $247,240 to improve North York Women’s Shelter

OTTAWA, ON–The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of Canadians, with women and girls being especially impacted. The Government of Canada makes sure to take into consideration the pandemic’s disproportionate effects on different groups, including women and girls when designing policy, its development and implementation. Women’s organizations provide vital programming …

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CharitiesCorporate Philanthropy

Buy a Breakfast Tea, Buy a Canadian a Breakfast

Pluck tea house breakfast tea that gives back with every sip TORONTO, ON–Toronto-based premium tea company Pluck Tea launched The Canadian Breakfast – a delicious breakfast tea that includes a donation to Breakfast Club of Canada with every purchase. “Food security is a pressing issue for many Canadian families, especially …

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