CharitiesFamily Foundations

Barrett Family Foundation donates $25 million to World Vision Canada

Visionary gift marks the largest private donation to World Vision and one of the largest ever philanthropic gifts to an international NGO in Canada; Will drive more impact for more vulnerable youth in Latin America MISSISSAUGA, ON–The Barrett Family Foundation is donating $25 million to World Vision Canada to expand …

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Education ProgramsFamily Foundations

FAIR Canada returns $2.4 Millon to Jarislowsky Foundation

TORONTO–FAIR Canada has returned $2.4 million to the Jarislowsky Foundation because it was unable to meet the 200% matching condition, as governments, securities regulators and self-regulatory organizations have been generally unwilling to provide adequate support. FAIR Canada has applied to governments, regulators and SROs over the years to support its …

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Family FoundationsHeathcare

Slaight gift creates a new model of care to help vulnerable seniors

TORONTO–Through a $1 million investment announced at the start of October, The Slaight Family Foundation has established the Senior Care Navigation Pilot, a landmark partnership between Sunnybrook and SPRINT Senior Care to advance a new model of care to help seniors and their families. The Senior Care Navigation Pilot will …

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