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 …
21st annual CP Holiday Train raises more than $1.49 million and 238,393 pounds of food
CALGARY, AB–The 21st annual Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train wrapped up another successful year touring North America, sharing toe-tapping music and supporting more than 170 communities along CP routes. While final numbers are still being calculated, more than C$1.49 million was raised and 238,393 pounds of food have been collected …
FlightHub Donates Food, Gifts to West Island Mission and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the West Island
MONTREAL, QC–FlightHub doesn’t reserve its charitable involvement exclusively for the holiday season. However, at this time of year, it becomes even more critical to participate in initiatives that really make a difference in people’s lives. That’s why each holiday season, FlightHub partners with the West Island Mission and Big Brothers, …
Two Greater Vancouver White Spot Locations Host 18th Annual Charitable Lunch Services on Christmas Day
White Spot Teams Continue to Make Spirits Bright by Donating Time, Tips to Local Causes VANCOUVER, BC–In keeping with a longstanding tradition, beloved BC restaurant chain White Spot will give back to the community by hosting special Christmas Charity Lunch Services at their Kingsway and Richmond Centre locations between 11 …
KPMG’s Social Impact Officer Offers Five Tips for Holiday Giving
TORONTO, ON–December is holiday giving season, when companies and Canadians join together with charities to help those in need. Kristine Remedios (left), KPMG’s Chief Inclusion and Social Impact Officer, leads the firm’s national inclusion and diversity strategy which leverages the capabilities and collective impact of employees, clients, non-profits and charities …
Maxim Pancake Breakfast Raises Over $27,000 for Christmas Cheer Board
WINNIPEG, MB–Now in its 19th year, Maxim Truck & Trailer held their annual charity Pancake Breakfast on December 5, 2019 in Winnipeg and raised $27,202 for the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg. The event took place at Maxim’s Head Office in Winnipeg and attracted over 450 guests from across the …
Gore Mutual Foundation Donates $50,000 in Celebration of GivingTuesday
Funds go to various charities across the country CAMBRIDGE, ON–The seventh annual GivingTuesday – a global giving movement which follows the shopping frenzies on Black Friday and Cyber Monday and encourages people to support their communities – takes place on Tuesday, December 3. Gore Mutual Foundation is celebrating this day …
Olympian Jon Montgomery to join in raising millions to support children’s charities at 35th CIBC Miracle Day
Olympian hits the trading floor to help raise funds for local kids VANCOUVER, BC–CIBC has asked Jon Montgomery to help make miracles happen for kids-in-need on Wednesday, December 4. Last year CIBC Miracle Day raised $5.7 million globally for over 500 children’s charities. All money raised in Vancouver stays in …
Viterra, Canadian Foodgrains Bank working to end world hunger
Celebrate third year of partnership of Canadian agriculture working to end world hunger TROCHU, AB–Viterra and Canadian Foodgrains Bank celebrated their annual partnership today, which saw over 250 acres seeded earlier this year to benefit hungry people around the world. Speakers included Ryan Schroede r, Market Centre Manager for Viterra, …
Report Reveals Food Bank Use is Growing at Double the Rate of Population
Annual Who’s Hungry Report Illustrates Data on Causes and Consequences of Food Insecurity across Toronto Region TORONTO–Food is a basic human right enshrined in the International Declaration of Human Rights, yet 1 in 7 households in the Toronto region are food insecure. Food bank use in the Toronto region is …