Autism Speaks Canada: Creating a Brighter Life on the Spectrum
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. …
Barrett Family Foundation donates $25 million to World Vision Canada
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 …
Renée Merrifield Wasylyk new chair of Breakfast Club of Canada
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 …
Breakfast Club of Canada Celebrates 25 Years of Helping Children
BOUCHERVILLE, QC–Twenty-five years ago, Breakfast Club of Canada served its first breakfast at Lionel-Groulx School in Longueuil, Quebec. The Club has grown considerably since then. Last year, more than 40 million breakfasts were served to over 243,000 children registered with the 1,809 breakfast programs supported by the organization. To celebrate …
UNICEF Canada puts children’s rights at the heart of new brand campaign
New campaign developed by UNICEF Canada and Juniper Park\TBWA elicits memories of nostalgia TORONTO–UNICEF Canada is launching The Right to a Childhood, a new branding campaign that advocates for children’s rights, and challenges Canadians to support its global efforts to ensure every child grows up in a safe and supportive …
New Survey Finds Canadians Lean on the Healing Power of Pets
Survey by PetSmart Charities of Canada: Ninety-one per cent of pet parents found putting their arm around their pet reduced their stress and sadness BURLINGTON–There are many reasons to consider adopting a pet during PetSmart Charities of Canada’s National Adoption Weekend, Nov. 8-10, at PetSmart® stores across Canada including the …
research concludes that JUMP Math students showed significant improvements in Math
Hospital for Sick Children and OISE research program shows big results with JUMP Math, an award-winning charity TORONTO–A research team from The Hospital for Sick Children and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto released a noteworthy study that followed students over the course of two …
HomeEquity Bank helps bring 2019 Poppy Campaign into the Digital Age
HomeEquity Bank helps Canadians personalize, dedicate and share a Digital Poppy online; Campaign features one of Canada’s most senior living Veterans and a digital moment of silence on the Twitch streaming platform TORONTO–As the official Presenting Partner of the 2019 Royal Canadian Legion Digital Poppy Campaign, CHIP Reverse Mortgage by HomeEquity …
Official groundbreaking ceremony marks the first step in building a new SickKids
TORONTO–SickKids Foundation and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) held an official groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the transformative first step towards building a new SickKids. This monumental milestone was celebrated with shovels entering the ground on the site of what will become the new Patient Support Centre (PSC). In attendance …
Canadians invited to bless children in need with Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts
National Collection Week—when everyone’s boxes are to be at Collection Centers—is Nov. 18-24 CALGARY–Canada’s 2019 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season starts today, as thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups begin packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, plus personal notes and photos. …