National Bank Donates $1 Million to Food Banks, Vulnerable Groups, Canadian Red Cross
MONTREAL, QC–National Bank will donate $1 million to support several community organizations that help vulnerable people across the country. These organizations have to quickly respond to increased demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be distributed to a number of food banks from coast to coast, two organizations …
International Development & Relief Foundation Partners with Conquer Covid-19 in Support of Canada’s Healthcare Community
Donations being accepted to purchase much-needed Personal Protective Equipment TORONTO, ON–IDRF (International Development & Relief Foundation) has partnered with Conquer COVID-19 to accept donations that will be used to procure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other essential supplies for Canada’s healthcare community. Donations for the Conquer COVID-19 fundraising campaign can …
Raymond James Canada associates open hearts and wallets to support foodbanks, homeless
TORONTO, ON–Raymond James Ltd., the Canadian arm of North American investment dealer Raymond James Financial, Inc., announced that Raymond James associates have come together to support organizations that help the most vulnerable in communities across Canada. Over a five-day period, individual associates of Raymond James contributed more than $90,000. The …
Amgen Canada launches $1M giving program to support Canadians during COVID-19
MISSISSAUGA, ON–Amgen Canada Inc. has a range of initiatives to give donations, supplies and expertise to help Canadian communities fight the challenges presented by COVID-19. The impact of this program is valued at over $1 million. Amgen Canada is providing support at a variety of levels. Highly skilled staff, including …
Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Commits $1,000,000 in Funding During Pandemic
TORONTO, ON–The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation committed $1 million in books and educational resources to support Canadian children in high-needs communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Indigo Love of Reading Community Response Fund is part of the Foundation’s continued efforts to support literacy in high-needs communities across Canada. …
It’s National Volunteer Week
Volunteer Canada asks us all to celebrate, and recognize our 13 million volunteers National Volunteer Week is here, and it’s a coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of the commitment, dedication, generosity and selflessness of Canada’s almost 13 million volunteers. The year’s theme is: “It’s time to applaud this country’s volunteers.” And especially during …
The Children’s Foundation launches Unexpected Ways to Move
In partnership with Essentrics, daily live health break to support families during the pandemic MONTREAL, QC–With a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the province as to when daycares, CPEs, and primary and secondary schools will officially reopen, many families are running out of ideas to entertain their children and make …
World Animal Protection Launches Emergency Appeal for Elephants in Thailand Facing Starvation Due to COVID-19
TORONTO, ON–With most of the world in lockdown, the tourism industry has been hit hard by COVID-19. Not only is this challenging for humans working in this industry, but also wild animals such as elephants, who should never have been in captivity in the first place. Yet, millions of tourists …
Mondelēz Canada is Donating $650k in snacks to Moisson Montreal
Part of the Company’s $1 Million worth of donations to support Community Relief Efforts across Canada MONTREAL, QC–Mondelēz Canada is donating over $650,000 worth of food donations to Moisson Montreal, as part of its $1m worth of cash and in-kind donations to support its community partners (Food Banks Canada, Boys …
Hallmark Provides Canadians with Opportunity to Say “Thank You” with 150,000 Card Donation
Free three-card packs available for people to share gratitude with health care workers, teachers, postal service employees, delivery drivers, grocery store staff and other heroes TORONTO, ON–Hallmark Canada will give away 150,000 cards to provide Canadians with a way to share gratitude for people who are going above and beyond …