Spin4Kids Raises Over $900,000 for Kids with Special Needs GoodLife Kids Foundation
National fundraiser helps kids with autism and intellectual disabilities get physically active LONDON, ON–Fitness lovers at 105 locations across Canada got sweaty for a good cause at the 8th annual Spin4Kids. On November 16, almost 4,000 participants raised over $900,000 to support physical activity programs for kids with autism and …
Two Greater Vancouver White Spot Locations Host 18th Annual Charitable Lunch Services on Christmas Day
White Spot Teams Continue to Make Spirits Bright by Donating Time, Tips to Local Causes VANCOUVER, BC–In keeping with a longstanding tradition, beloved BC restaurant chain White Spot will give back to the community by hosting special Christmas Charity Lunch Services at their Kingsway and Richmond Centre locations between 11 …
Ten Canadian Organizations among 2019 U.S. Healthcare Philanthropy High Performers List
ARLINGTON, VA–The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) has recognized 72 U.S. and 10 Canadian philanthropic organizations as high-performing fundraisers in the healthcare industry for fiscal year 2018. These organizations are primarily foundations affiliated with nonprofit hospitals or health systems that were surveyed for AHP’s 2019 Report on Giving, which provides …
More than 100 Lowe’s, Rona Stores United to Bring Holiday Cheer to Underprivileged Children
Participating stores in Alberta collected more than 1,875 toys during Lowe’s Canada’s 10th annual Toy Drive in collaboration with the Salvation Army BOUCHERVILLE, QC–Lowe’s Canada is proud to announce that its network of stores collected a record number of new, unopened toys during its annual Toy Drive from November 18 …
CIBC Miracle Day Raises $6 Million for Children’s Charities Worldwide on 35th Anniversary
TORONTO, ON–CIBC says $6 million was raised for children’s charities globally during the 35th anniversary of CIBC Miracle Day held December 4. Every year on the first Wednesday in December, CIBC Capital Markets and CIBC Wood Gundy employees donate their fees and commissions to help kids access vital support programs …
Audain Foundation helps Museum acquire 1912 Emily Carr masterpiece
WHISTLER, BC–A unique 1912 Emily Carr painting, entitled Street, Alert Bay, has been acquired by the Audain Art Museum (AAM) this week courtesy of the Audain Foundation. The masterpiece, with its brilliant colours and expressive details, is the newest addition to the AAM’s Permanent Collection of British Columbia art and …
The Change Foundation looks to honour Ontario healthcare innovators
Future Innovator Awards will be awarded to five recipients TORONTO, ON–The Change Foundation announced the launch of the Future Innovator Awards, an Ontario-wide search for people, organizations and partnerships focused on making the healthcare experience better. The Change Foundation, an independent health policy think-tank, works to inform positive change in …
Honouring 125 years of helping children, youth and families Catholic Children’s Aid Society Of Toronto
TORONTO, ON–The Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CCAS) marks a milestone this year as it celebrates 125 years of providing social services that protect children and youth and strengthen families. Originally called the Saint Vincent de Paul Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, the Society began its operations on October …
The Courage Brothers dip their way into the new decade, Polar Bear Dip style
Dippers will brave the frigid waters of Lake Ontario supporting World Vision water projects in Rwanda MISSISSAUGA, ON–The Courage Polar Bear Dip, the largest and the longest-running charity event of its kind in Canada, will take place on New Year’s Day in Oakville and will aim to raise over $120,000 …
S’Cool Life Fund exceeds $3 million in donations to Canadian public elementary schools
2019 Grants of over $100,000 and 50 schools; 1,200 Canadian Public Schools have now been recipients; Charitable organization that provides funding for D.R.E.A.M.S., Drama, Recreation, Extracurricular, Arts, Music and Sports TORONTO, ON–For the 14th consecutive year, the holiday joy comes early for hundreds of public elementary students across the country, …