The monumental impact of donations in the community
It’s more than the donation, it’s about the impact you have on the community “Without a societal problem to solve…There is no compelling donor offer. Without a compelling donor offer…There is nothing to present to your donor. With nothing to present to your donor…There is no chance your programs will …
The Slaight Family Foundation announces $30 million to dementia prevention and care
Strategic funding to address an expected surge in dementia diagnoses by 2030 TORONTO, ON–The Slaight Family Foundation announced another phase of strategic philanthropy, with a $30 million donation to support seven Canadian organizations in enhancing dementia research, prevention and compassionate care. This investment comes at a critical time, with the …
East Coast Zoological Foundation receives $2.5 million gift from the Nelson Family
Plan will help build a world-class Aquarium and Conservation Center MELBOURNE, FL–East Coast Zoological Foundation (ECZF) announces a $2.5 million gift from Blain and Annette Nelson that will play a pivotal role in funding the Canaveral Locks exhibit at the future Aquarium and Conservation Center in Port Canaveral, Fla. The …
Barrett Family Foundation of $30 Million to World Vision Largest Private Donation in 67-Year History
Donation brings successful Youth Ready Program to Africa and deepens its proven impact in Latin America; Donation supports program delivery to help African youth, who account for 60 percent of continent’s jobless One of the largest-ever philanthropic gifts to an international NGO in Canada TORONTO, ON–The Barrett Family Foundation invested $30 …
Honey & Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation pays tribute to Dr. Paul Farmer
$1-million gift to support the health of women and children in Liberia TORONTO, ON–Partners In Health Canada is thrilled to announce a $1-million gift from The Honey & Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation in support of lifesaving women’s and child health programming in Liberia. The multi-year commitment builds on long-standing family …
Cator Family Donates $10 Million to Trillium Health Partners
Donation will advance patient care and innovation in the diagnostic imaging program and help build the future home of The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital MISSISSAUGA, ON–Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) diagnostic imaging program is set to get a major boost in size, innovation and technological advancement due to a remarkable $10 …
The Slaight Family Foundation commits $26.5M to youth and mental health initiatives
Approximately 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario face a mental health challenge TORONTO, ON–The Slaight Family Foundation today announced it will donate $26.5 million to 19 organizations including national charities, Greater Toronto Area hospitals, and community service providers to support and expand services for youth suffering from mental …
$7.5 million gift from The Slaight Family Foundation targets food insecurity
5.8 million Canadians, including 1.4 million children, experience food insecurity; 1.99 million visits to food banks in Toronto with demand projected to surpass two million for visits by the end of 2022; After rent and utilities are paid, food bank clients have on average $8.01 left per person, per day, …
Weston Family Foundation’s Homegrown Innovation Challenge offers $33 million in funding
Positions Canada as a leader in the future of food TORONTO, ON–When it comes to food, we like to think of Canada as a land of plenty, but our growing season is short, so despite abundant fresh water and vast expanses of arable land, as much as 80 per cent …
Thistledown Foundation grants $26 million gift to Canada’s Children’s Hospitals
TORONTO, ON–Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations (CCHF) together with Children’s Healthcare Canada (CHC) are thrilled to announce a $26 million investment from Thistledown Foundation to support Canada’s 13 acute care children’s hospitals across the country. This historic gift recognizes the immense impact of the pandemic on Canadian children, youth, and their …