National Volunteer Action Strategy Launch
OTTAWA, ON–Canada’s nonprofits are at a breaking point. They are facing increased demand for their services and have fewer volunteers to fill those needs. It’s time to take action to ensure the future of volunteerism in Canada. To mark the United Nations’ International Volunteer Day, Volunteer Canada is launching A …
Phil Spencer, 20-year Volunteer, Former Board Chair, Recognized by OMA
Toronto Railway Museum’s Top Conductor honoured with prestigious Volunteer Service Award of Excellence TORONTO, ON–Toronto Railway Museum (TRM), the historic railway museum in stall 17 of the iconic Roundhouse building managed by the non-profit Toronto Railway Historical Association, is proud to announce Phil Spencer, the visionary behind the TRM’s inception …
Government of Canada announces recipients of Canada’s Volunteer Awards
GATINEAU, QC–Canadian communities continue to thrive thanks to the generous efforts of the country’s 12.7+ million volunteers. (note: Stats Canada report in 2018 show formal volunteers at 24 million people over the age of 15.) Through Canada’s Volunteer Awards, the Government of Canada recognizes those volunteers who go above and …
Mazda Canada Pledge up to $600,000 to Help Fund Community Initiatives Across Canada
Local Community Legends program shines a spotlight on those who are going above and beyond to give back to their communities RICHMOND HILL, ON–Mazda Canada’s commitment to supporting communities across Canada provides up to $600,000 to their Retailers to support “Local Community Legends” who are going above and beyond to …
WE Charity reacts to concerns, drops grant program management
TORONTO, ON–WE co-founders Craig Kielburger and Marc Kielburger made the following statement in response to the concerns raised about the outsourcing of the COVID-19 student grant program’s $900 million budget to the WE Charity. Here’s the founder’s official statement: “In recent days, there has been enormous interest in the creation …
It’s National Volunteer Week
Volunteer Canada asks us all to celebrate, and recognize our 13 million volunteers National Volunteer Week is here, and it’s a coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of the commitment, dedication, generosity and selflessness of Canada’s almost 13 million volunteers. The year’s theme is: “It’s time to applaud this country’s volunteers.” And especially during …
GoodLife Launches New Corporate Giving, Volunteer Program
Company pledging up to $550,000 to match employee donations to over one million causes globally LONDON, ON–On Giving Tuesday, GoodLife Fitness announced the launch of an all-new giving and volunteer program called GoodLife Gives. On the GoodLife Gives platform, employees will be able to donate to over one million causes …
CIBC lauds its own: Laura Dottori-Attanasio honoured as Volunteer of the Year
Volunteer of the Year at 2019 Philanthropy Awards TORONTO, ON–CIBC congratulate Laura Dottori-Attanasio (second from left), the firm’s Chief Risk Officer, on receiving the prestigious Volunteer of the Year award at the annual Philanthropy Awards luncheon hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)’s Greater Toronto Chapter. The award recognizes …
Vets Support Families on Remembrance Day by Building with Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa
OTTAWA, ON–Canadian Veterans will be strapping on their tool belts and donning their hard hats this Friday November 8 to lend a hand building the final phase of Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa’s 16-townhome development at Leacross Landing in Orléans. Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Canada, the third annual Veteran Build …
Avison Young to hold sixth annual global Day of Giving
Employees across the company will participate in community activities on October 24 TORONTO–Mark E. Rose, Chair and CEO of Avison Young, the world’s fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm, announced today that it will hold its sixth annual global Day of Giving this Thursday, October 24. “On October 24, thousands …