Alectra Inc. joins United Way in COVID-19 relief across Greater Golden Horseshoe Region
MISSISSAUGA, ON–Communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region are facing significant economic difficulty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Way is providing critical relief by delivering essential services, such as access to food, to thousands of people. To help, Alectra is directing a total of $273,000 to United Way …
Plan International Canada increases COVID-19 response efforts on the ground
International development and humanitarian organization urges Canadians to support the world’s most vulnerable populations TORONTO, ON–As the threat of the coronavirus continues to move across the globe, Plan International Canada increases response efforts to help stop the spread and impact of COVID-19 in the developing world and is appealing to …
CP donates $1 million to four North American charities providing critical supplies, relief
CP donates $1 million to four North American charities providing critical supplies and relief in the COVID-19 battle CALGARY, AB–Canadian Pacific is donating $1 million to four North American charities working on the front lines to help people impacted by COVID-19. In Canada, CP will donate C$350,000 to The Frontline …
L’Oréal Canada donates hand sanitizers
Canadian Blood Services gets much needed help protect donors and frontline staff MONTREAL, QC–As part of its nation-wide coronavirus solidarity program, L’Oréal Canada will donate thousands of units of hand sanitizer to Canadian Blood Services over the next three months to help protect frontline workers and donors in their collection …
Stabilize the nonprofit sector to rebuild Ontario–ONN
A proposal and statement from the Ontario Nonprofit Network Imagine communities without nonprofits and charities – no summer camps, no minor softball or soccer clubs, no museums, art galleries or theatres, mental health services, women’s shelters, immigrant services, community health centres, food banks, nonprofit housing. Every Ontarian has benefitted from …
Canadian Wildlife Federation Invites Canadians to Connect With Nature During City Nature Challenge Event
Join people around the world observing and sharing nature April 24-27 OTTAWA, ON–Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is inviting families, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts to participate in the CITY NATURE CHALLENGE (CNC) happening this Friday to Monday in cities across Canada and around the world. The CNC event has been …
York University School of Continuing Studies Receives 10K Gift For Emergency Benefit
TORONTO, ON—-Days after launching their Continuing Studies Emergency Benefit to support workers who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic, the York University School of Continuing Studies received a $10,000 donation to help an additional seven individuals access continuing studies. The donation was generously provided by Gautham Kolluri, Founder …
New fund money goes directly to more than 100 participating hospitals battling COVID-19
Provides Canadians with a way to donate money that will go directly to more than 100 participating hospitals in the front lines $8.5 million already committed from Canadian organizations TORONTO, ON–Canadian frontline healthcare workers are caught in a fight with COVID-19 and need our support to help fight this crisis. …
Charities, Non-Profits getting another $350 Million in Support
OTTAWA, ON–Canadians across the country are continuing to face challenges during this difficult time, particularly those who are most vulnerable to the health, social, and economic impacts of COVID-19. For many Canadians who were already struggling, it’s even harder now, and they are turning more and more to charities and …
Three Quebec women lead the way for new JGHF campaign with gifts totalling $1.3M
Jewish General Hospital Foundation launches $5M COVID-19 Campaign; An additional $500,000 in gifts will be matched. MONTREAL, QC–A comprehensive COVID-19 campaign has been launched by the Jewish General Hospital Foundation and already has the support of three major Quebec philanthropists: > Sharon Azrieli – C.Q., D.Mus. > Sophie Desmarais – recipient …