PUDO leverages national returns logistics Network to repair supply chain for Canadian charities
Effective immediately, donated clothing and footwear ship FREE via GiveBackCanada.ca TORONTO, ON–PUDO Inc., North America’s only carrier-neutral parcel pick-up and drop-off counter Network, is pleased to announce the launch of its national GiveBack Canada campaign (“GBC”), an innovative program designed to connect Canadian charities whose critical supply chains have been …
National Bank Donates $1 Million to Food Banks, Vulnerable Groups, Canadian Red Cross
MONTREAL, QC–National Bank will donate $1 million to support several community organizations that help vulnerable people across the country. These organizations have to quickly respond to increased demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be distributed to a number of food banks from coast to coast, two organizations …
International Development & Relief Foundation Partners with Conquer Covid-19 in Support of Canada’s Healthcare Community
Donations being accepted to purchase much-needed Personal Protective Equipment TORONTO, ON–IDRF (International Development & Relief Foundation) has partnered with Conquer COVID-19 to accept donations that will be used to procure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other essential supplies for Canada’s healthcare community. Donations for the Conquer COVID-19 fundraising campaign can …
Amgen Canada launches $1M giving program to support Canadians during COVID-19
MISSISSAUGA, ON–Amgen Canada Inc. has a range of initiatives to give donations, supplies and expertise to help Canadian communities fight the challenges presented by COVID-19. The impact of this program is valued at over $1 million. Amgen Canada is providing support at a variety of levels. Highly skilled staff, including …
Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Commits $1,000,000 in Funding During Pandemic
TORONTO, ON–The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation committed $1 million in books and educational resources to support Canadian children in high-needs communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Indigo Love of Reading Community Response Fund is part of the Foundation’s continued efforts to support literacy in high-needs communities across Canada. …
The Children’s Foundation launches Unexpected Ways to Move
In partnership with Essentrics, daily live health break to support families during the pandemic MONTREAL, QC–With a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the province as to when daycares, CPEs, and primary and secondary schools will officially reopen, many families are running out of ideas to entertain their children and make …
World Animal Protection Launches Emergency Appeal for Elephants in Thailand Facing Starvation Due to COVID-19
TORONTO, ON–With most of the world in lockdown, the tourism industry has been hit hard by COVID-19. Not only is this challenging for humans working in this industry, but also wild animals such as elephants, who should never have been in captivity in the first place. Yet, millions of tourists …
Hallmark Provides Canadians with Opportunity to Say “Thank You” with 150,000 Card Donation
Free three-card packs available for people to share gratitude with health care workers, teachers, postal service employees, delivery drivers, grocery store staff and other heroes TORONTO, ON–Hallmark Canada will give away 150,000 cards to provide Canadians with a way to share gratitude for people who are going above and beyond …
Canadians are feeling unprecedented levels of anxiety, according to Mental Health Index
Pandemic has caused a dramatic 16-per-cent drop in Canadians’ mental health, according to Morneau Shepell’s Mental Health Index: a score of 63 TORONTO, ON–Morneau Shepell, a leading provider of total well-being, mental health and digital mental health services in Canada, announced new results from its new Mental Health Index, which …
The Coronavirus Pandemic’s Relationship to Online Behavioral Shifts in Canada
by Bryan Segal Senior Vice President, Commercial, Comscore This article is part of a series of insights that reveal a Canadian perspective on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer behavior and significant audience shifts across digital platforms. Things are moving fast. Following our last update regarding digital media consumption during …