PIA Law will match donations made to The Frontline Fund in efforts to raise $100,000
TORONTO, ON–PIA Law’s new charitable giving campaign for the holiday season partners with The Frontline Fund, a coalition of over 165 hospital foundations across Canada, to raise urgently needed funds in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. PIA Law will match all confirmed donations to The Frontline Fund, up to …
What donors should consider when choosing a charity for their holiday giving
Why financial metrics are not all they’re cracked up to be when evaluating a charity By Gena Rotstein and Richard Ouellette As we near the time of year that charity rating reports come out, and people’s pocketbooks open. In the wake of the WE Charity scandal perhaps it is time …
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 …
New Cause Funds from CanadaHelps
Modernized approach to giving enables a single donation to reach multiple registered charities aligned with a common cause TORONTO–CanadaHelps, one of the largest platforms in Canada for donating and fundraising online, today announced new Cause Funds. This new and innovative way to give enables donors to make an impact for …
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 …
Food Banks BC Receives Large Egg Donation
ABBOTSFORD, BC–Food Banks BC is the recipient of a significant donation of eggs from BC’s egg farmers. As the economy took a hit due to COVID-19, food bank usage increased. BC’s egg farmers knew they had to do something to help. As a result, BC Egg, the organization representing all …
Samaritan’s Purse helping northern Alberta flood victims
Christian relief agency has deployed specially equipped tractor-trailers in Fort McMurray and Fort Vermilion, begins recruiting volunteers to clean out damaged homes CALGARY, AB–Samaritan’s Purse Canada is helping flood victims in the northern Alberta communities of Fort McMurray and Fort Vermilion by sending its specially equipped Disaster Relief Units to …
Grasshopper Energy Contributes $50,000 to Mississauga Food Bank
TORONTO, ON–Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Grasshopper Energy is an active participant in the community supporting local families and organizations such as The Mississauga Food Bank. “Our company believes in helping people in their time of need. The Mississauga Food Bank does great work for our community to relieve hunger in …
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 …
Raymond James Canada associates open hearts and wallets to support foodbanks, homeless
TORONTO, ON–Raymond James Ltd., the Canadian arm of North American investment dealer Raymond James Financial, Inc., announced that Raymond James associates have come together to support organizations that help the most vulnerable in communities across Canada. Over a five-day period, individual associates of Raymond James contributed more than $90,000. The …