How Parkinson Canada is adapting to support its Community
TORONTO, ON– Parkinson Canada is pivoting to implement new service delivery methods as coronavirus (Covid-19) has a prolonged impact on Parkinson Canada’s operations. Just eight weeks ago, thousands of Canadians would have penciled their monthly support group meeting in their calendars. Others would have attended education events in communities coast …
SkipTheDishes Commits Over $15 Million To Help
$10 million to local restaurants on their network, $1 million to Food Banks Canada WINNIPEG, MB–SkipTheDishes, Canada’s largest and most popular food delivery service, is hungry to help Canadians through these challenging times brought on by COVID-19. The delivery service app is giving an additional estimated $10 million back to …
Western Financial Group’s charitable arm adapts donation model to changing needs of local communities
Western Communities Foundation Launches the Community Food & Nutrition Emergency Fund Program HIGH RIVER, AB–As we all continue in the face of collective uncertainty, Western Financial Group’s charitable arm, the Western Communities Foundation wants to help bring a bit more certainty to those who are most vulnerable at these times. …
OVER 150 MAJOR CHARITIES FORM EMERGENCY COALITION
Aim to save sector, maintain support for Canada’s most vulnerable TORONTO, ON —The leaders of over 150 Canadian charities have written a letter to the Government of Canada asking for urgent financial support to prevent the irreparable collapse of the sector, and their vital programs, due to the COVID-19 crisis. …
Find A Furry Companion During PetSmart Charities of Canada’s National Adoption Weekend
First of Four 2020 Adoption Events Kicks off Feb. 28 – Mar. 1 in PetSmart Stores Across Canada BURLINGTON, ON–With warmer temperatures approaching, it’s the perfect time to find a four-legged companion to get outside and keep active during PetSmart Charities of Canada’s first National Adoption Weekend of the year, …
How Greenpeace is Shifting its Thinking About Campaigning
To nurture internal buy-in toward designing more mindset change campaigns, Mindworks has created participatory training that put local office leaders in the driver’s seat. By Nithin Coca Despite years of campaigning by environmental organisations around the world, awareness of and concern about climate change has not yet brought political action …
SickKids Foundation Launches Online ‘Catch the Ace’ Raffle
TORONTO, ON–SickKids Foundation is putting out their first-ever online Catch the Ace progressive jackpot raffle. Based on the wildly popular game known as Chase the Ace in Atlantic Canada, SickKids Catch the Ace is the first of its kind to be offered online in Ontario. To play, visit SickKidsAce.ca. Tickets …
Schulich doubles down, visionary increases his investment in Canada’s future to $200 million
The nation’s largest scholarship program doubles in size, now awarding 100 annual Canadian STEM scholarships TORONTO, ON–Seymour Schulich, a leading Canadian businessman and philanthropist, has deepened his investment to $200 million to keep Canada at the forefront of the knowledge-based economy. Schulich Leader Scholarships are now doubling from 50 to …
World Vision Canada recognizes extraordinary Canadians with the Heroes for Children Awards
2019 award recipients have made a deep commitment to World Vision’s mission to help improve the lives of children in vulnerable communities around the world MISSISSAUGA, ON–World Vision Canada is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Heroes for Children awards. Each year, World Vision recognizes individuals who have …
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 …