From One Couple to an Entire Community
$1 million donation from the Moez & Marissa Kassam Foundation will benefit hospital transformation and grassroots community health initiatives in East Toronto TORONTO, ON–Michael Garron Hospital Foundation is welcoming a generous investment of $1 million from Moez and Marissa Kassam, a Toronto couple who is deeply motivated to support quality …
Scotiabank donates $700,000 to Women’s College Hospital for establishment of Compassionate Fund
Donations will fund Canada’s first virtual hospital and its unique clinic for refugees and new Canadians TORONTO, ON–Scotiabank has donated $700,000 to Women’s College Hospital Foundation (WCHF) to support two revolutionary initiatives that drive equitable and accessible healthcare for Canadians. Scotiabank’s donation will contribute to the Women’s Virtual Program, Women’s …
Guy Lafleur Takes Action Through a New Fundraising Campaign
Action to Advance Cancer Research With The Fondation du CHUM MONTREAL, QC–The Fondation du CHUM and its ambassador Guy Lafleur are proud to announce a new fundraising campaign for cancer research. Saturday, March 6, will mark the launch of this campaign, named “Face Off Against Cancer With Guy Lafleur”. By …
ATB Financial new Greater Good strategy aims to create positive social impact
EDMONTON, AB–ATB Financial is taking steps to create meaningful change when it comes to the well-being of Albertans. ATB is partnering with community and mental health organizations to improve the help available for Albertans who are struggling and help build healthier communities across our province. “For many Albertans, the pandemic …
CAMH Launches Strategy to Dismantle Anti-Black Racism
Strategy includes 22 actions to decrease anti-Black racism at CAMH by 2022 TORONTO, ON–CAMH is launching Dismantling Anti-Black Racism, a strategy that includes 22 actions to decrease anti-Black racism at CAMH by 2022. The strategy was developed in consultation with an external community advisory group and outlines a plan to …
Bell Let’s Talk Day sets new records
Canadians take action for mental health with 159,173,435 messages of support MONTRÉAL, QC–Now more than ever, every action counts in mental health. And the count is in: Canadians and people around the world set all-new records for engagement in the mental health conversation on Bell Let’s Talk Day 2021, sharing …
Jack.org and Bell Let’s Talk bolster support for youth mental health
$500,000 donation over 5 years to expand the reach of Jack Chapters in hundreds of communities around the country MONTRÉAL, QC–Bell Let’s Talk and Jack.org today announced a $500,000 investment over the next 5 years to equip Jack Chapter leaders with training, mentorship and digital education tools to support the …
Hydro One partners with ACT Foundation to provide critical lifesaving skills
With 80 per cent of cardiac arrests occurring at home, early CPR can increase survival rates TORONTO, ON–The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation in partnership with Hydro One’s support continues to provide students with the skills necessary to save a life. This year, the provincial collaboration is expected to bring …
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 …
Bayshore HealthCare Partners with Amazon to Donate 1,000 Fire Tablets to Seniors
TORONTO, ON–Bayshore HealthCare, one of Canada’s leading home and community care service providers with more than 350,000 clients across the country, has partnered with Amazon to donate 1,000 Fire Tablets to help support isolated seniors, through their Bayshore Foundation for Empowered Living charitable division. According to Statistics Canada, the impact …