Giving back in 2020: Western Financial Group fulfills promise to the community
HIGH RIVER, AB–Woven into the fabric of Western Financial Group is a spirit of giving back that is unique and brings a warm familiarity to the insurance brokerage’s history and culture. Like a quilt, Western was pieced together through acquisitions in cities and towns across Canada. With each addition, our …
BMO Employees Rally Together to Combat Economic and Social Disparity
Company-wide, 10th annual Employee Giving Campaign to benefit the United Way among a wide range of organizations; Almost $190 million donated cumulatively during decade-long employee-driven campaign, including $22 million and counting in 2020 TORONTO–In a year that’s seen tremendous social and economic challenges, BMO employees across North America have come …
MaRS, CIBC launch inclusive design challenge
Opportunity to receive funding to help remove barriers to employment for Canadians living with disability TORONTO, ON–To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, MaRS and CIBC announced the launch of an inclusive design challenge to help remove barriers to employment faced by Canadians who live with disability. According …
Hydro One partners with ACT Foundation to provide critical lifesaving skills
With 80 per cent of cardiac arrests occurring at home, early CPR can increase survival rates TORONTO, ON–The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation in partnership with Hydro One’s support continues to provide students with the skills necessary to save a life. This year, the provincial collaboration is expected to bring …
Mondou Mondon Campaign raises $425K for the Mira Foundation
Mondou Surpasses its Objective; Since 2015, the Quebec family-run business has donated a grand total of $2,025,000 to the Mira Foundation MONTREAL, QC–Mondou says $425,000 was raised over the last few weeks as part of the 6th edition of the Mondou Mondon campaign for the MIRA foundation! The 2020 edition of …
National Philanthropy Day: BMO Private Wealth Offers Tips for Preparing Heirs
Second volume of the digital magazine explores ways to establish a family culture of stewardship and philanthropy TORONTO, ON–Anticipating a $1 trillion transfer of wealth over the next decade – the largest 10-year wealth transfer in Canadian history (see “A Sudden Windfall”, BMO Wealth Insights, 2018) – BMO Private Wealth …
Nobis Launches Virtual Coat Drive
Donations can be made via pre-paid shipping or in-store until December 1, 2020. Details can be found at NoColdShoulder.com. TORONTO, ON–Canadian premium outerwear brand Nobis has announced the launch of No Cold Shoulder, a global campaign starting November 1, 2020, which will upcycle gently worn winter jackets and get them on …
IKEA Canada donates $500,000 as part of its ongoing COVID-19 community relief
Relief efforts to provide funding and in-kind products to Furniture Bank, National Association of Friendship Centres, Black Health Alliance, Save the Children, and Boys and Girls Club of Canada BURLINGTON, ON–IKEA Canada has made a donation of $500,000 in funding and in-kind products to support vulnerable communities across Canada in …
Bayshore HealthCare Partners with Amazon to Donate 1,000 Fire Tablets to Seniors
TORONTO, ON–Bayshore HealthCare, one of Canada’s leading home and community care service providers with more than 350,000 clients across the country, has partnered with Amazon to donate 1,000 Fire Tablets to help support isolated seniors, through their Bayshore Foundation for Empowered Living charitable division. According to Statistics Canada, the impact …
Canada Life calling on charities to apply for new seasonal donation
Six registered Canadian charities to each receive $10,000 funding boost during holiday season WINNIPEG, MB–Canada Life is calling on registered Canadian charities to apply for a one-time seasonal donation. As 2020 has been a tough year and many individuals and families are struggling, these donations are meant to help Canadians …