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Total Charitable Assets Surpass $121 Billion ; National Philanthropic Trust’s 13th annual report reveals how tax reform, financial market fluctuations and heightened interest in philanthropy impacted DAF sector JENKINTOWN, PA –The 2019 Donor-Advised Fund Report, the most comprehensive data on donor-advised funds (DAFs) in the U.S., reveals growth in key metrics for …

Newly-launched initiative featuring Canada’s First, Female Master Sommelier, Jennifer Huether & Vegan TV Host, Priya Rao TORONTO, ON—As profiled in the November 2nd issue of the Globe & Mail, Master Sommelier, Jen Huether and vegan foodie and TV host, Priya Rao have launched The Social Herbivore to focus on perfect …

Limited edition pin honours women in Canada’s military and the animals who stood by their side by Emily Cook The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has issued two new commemorative pins leading up to Remembrance Day to honour the wartime contributions of Canada’s veterans and the animals who stood bravely …

Canadian specialty home décor destination to donate $5 from all vegan faux fur blanket sales this holiday season TORONTO, ON–Urban Barn, Canada’s destination for specialty home décor with over 55 locations across the country, is pleased to continue spreading the warmth this holiday season with Blanket the Country, an annual …

TORONTO, ON–As part of their program, Autism Speaks Canada wants to share authentic stories of people with autism and their unique strengths, challenges, dreams and goals. Their new brand campaign, inspired by the vast and diverse autism community, Brighter Life on the Spectrum, features a Canadian star, Dr. Catherine Glorieux. …

Canadian military community honoured at Gala TORONTO, ON–Serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans and their families were recognized on November 7, 2019 at True Patriot Love Foundation’s 11th Annual Tribute Gala, presented by Bell. True Patriot Love is Canada’s leading organization supporting the military community and funds critical …

Visionary gift marks the largest private donation to World Vision and one of the largest ever philanthropic gifts to an international NGO in Canada; Will drive more impact for more vulnerable youth in Latin America MISSISSAUGA, ON–The Barrett Family Foundation is donating $25 million to World Vision Canada to expand …

OTTAWA, ON–Canadian Veterans will be strapping on their tool belts and donning their hard hats this Friday November 8 to lend a hand building the final phase of Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa’s 16-townhome development at Leacross Landing in Orléans. Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Canada, the third annual Veteran Build …

BOUCHERVILLE, QC–Breakfast Club of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of the first-ever female to chair its Board of Directors – Kelowna-based entrepreneur, Renee Merrifield Wasylyk. “I’m delighted to accept this appointment at Breakfast Club of Canada, a worthy organization that helps so many Canadian families.” said Merrifield. “I …

Ms. Donna Parr, Dr. Niclas Stiernholm recruited to broaden public/private equity expertise TORONTO–FACIT, a commercialization venture firm, reported on the expansion of its Executive-in-Residence program and new strategic initiatives. Ontario is home to world-leading cancer research connected through the collaboration model established by the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR), …