News by subject: Philanthropy

In partnership with autistic people, caregivers, Autism Speaks Canada, Autism Alliance of Canada, the McMaster Autism Research Team, and with the participation of seventeen provincial, territorial, and other autism-focussed organizations, the 2023...

Today, Jayman BUILT (Jayman) is thrilled to announce that it is donating an additional $10,000 to MS Canada after its support with a creative social media initiative, $10K for 10,000 followers. This is in addition to the almost $1.5 million of...

Bunzl Canada today announced the results of the inaugural Bunzl for Better branded sustainability campaign, held throughout the month of April. The industry-leading distributor of essential operating supplies introduced Bunzl for Better to...

Bunzl Canada today announced the results of the inaugural Bunzl for Better sustainability campaign held in conjunction with April's Earth Month. Bunzl for Better is a national, company-wide program focused on protecting the environment and...

Branksome Hall, one of Toronto's leading girls' schools, has received a record-breaking $5-million gift. This is the largest donation in the history of the 120-year-old institution and among the largest ever to a Canadian girls' school. The anonymous...

The Russian Federation has been accused before the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva of carrying out a deliberate attack on a hospital in Syria?in a legal action that highlights Moscow's repeated use of military force against health care facilities...

For the 25th consecutive year, Pizza Nova invites Ontarians to participate in its "That's Amore Pizza for Kids" fundraiser in support of Variety - The Children's Charity of Ontario. Under the rallying cry "Dip n'Give", the company will direct fifty...

Autism Speaks Canada, a national charity dedicated to creating an inclusive Canada for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan, announced the appointment of Tracy Culleton as its Executive Director. An extensive search was conducted by...

A new report by The Bridgespan Group, Illuminating Impact: Why Gender Matters for Funders in Any Issue Area, looks at the ways that considering gender in all philanthropic endeavors, beyond those explicitly allocated for women and girls initiatives,...

May is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month and MS Canada invites Canadians to join the MS community and navigate MS together. At MS Canada, we work to educate people on the impact of MS in our country and support people living with MS through...

Homes For Heroes Foundation today announced a $1.5 million donation from BMO ? a long-time supporter of the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Veterans. Representatives from both organisations were on hand at The Royal Canadian Military Institute to...

During the 46th session of King Faisal Prize on April 22, exceptional accomplishments in the fields of gene therapy for neuromuscular diseases and groundbreaking RNA discoveries were acknowledged. Professor Jerry Mendell was awarded the Medicine...

Exterro, the leading provider of data risk management software solutions, announced today it will be supporting the 2024 International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) Training Event by donating over $2.7 million in subscriptions...

Pizza Nova announced today its latest installment in a series of donations to support breakfast programs for Ontario students. On April 12, 2024 Domenic Primucci, President of Pizza Nova, presented the contribution of $28,767 to Student Nutrition...

Young entrepreneurs across the country now have a better chance to successfully start or buy a business, thanks to the Government of Canada's renewed investment of $60 million over five years in Futurpreneur Canada, announced yesterday in the 2024...

CanadaHelps, the country's largest platform for donating and fundraising online, today released the seventh edition of The Giving Report, an annual look at the charitable sector and the state of giving. The Giving Report 2024: From Disconnection to...

The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is pleased with the 2024-2025 federal budget and the Government of Canada's support and recognition of the important work of Friendship Centres. Friendship Centres support over half of the...

WHAT:         As the City of Calgary recognizes April 18-24, 2024 as OWN.CANCER week, the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Alberta Health Services and University of Calgary will be hosting a series of fun activations and initiatives across the city to...

It was an evening filled with 70s disco flair, delicious canapés, and thrilling prizes to be won. The Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel was converted into Studio 514, a unique Montreal-spin on the famed disco nightclub Studio 54. It was a...

C.K. McWhorter and the McWhorter Family Trust are thrilled to announce the endowment of a Warrant of Excellence to The Wimbledon Championships. This prestigious award recognizes Wimbledon's steadfast commitment to Environmental, Social, and...

C.K. McWhorter and the McWhorter Family Trust announce the endowment of the prestigious McWhorter Family Warrant of Recognition to Maison Goyard, in celebration of its exceptional commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices...

The McWhorter Family Single Family Office, esteemed for its discerning investment strategies and commitment to excellence, proudly announces the commencement of strategic discussions with the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Norway. This bold initiative...

Sodexo Canada's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is detailed in its latest Better Tomorrow and Indigenous Reconciliation Report. Released today, the report outlines the company's CSR goals, achievements and data points that measure...

In a significant and urgent appeal, The McWhorter Foundation, under the guidance of its Chairman, C.K. McWhorter, American businessman & philanthropist, is calling upon the United States of America for immediate protective intervention. This plea is...

Westland Insurance, Canada's largest independently owned insurance broker, unveiled its 2023 Community Impact Report today. This comprehensive report showcases Westland's unwavering dedication to community giving initiatives across the nation, while...

WHAT:Media are invited to attend an interview opportunity at the 30th annual Enserva STARS & Spurs Gala.   The Enserva STARS & Spurs Gala returns to Calgary on April 6, 2024, bringing together industry leaders in the energy sector to raise critical...

In advance of the upcoming federal budget, Habitat for Humanity is calling on the Government of Canada to introduce measures that will strengthen the housing system, create housing supply, and allow non-profits like Habitat to significantly increase...

Autism Speaks Canada marks an evolution in collaborating with and standing alongside the autistic community by launching Autism Speaks Canada's World Autism Month campaign. The campaign includes a pledge to #ActFearlessly for change and the launch of...

Today, the Alberta Cancer Foundation, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services kick off a two-month, multi-partner donation match drive for the OWN.CANCER campaign. All donations made to the OWN.CANCER campaign through UCalgary Giving Day...

In a heartfelt tribute to luxury diversity and beauty, Global Ambassador Nobel C.K. McWhorter of the esteemed McWhorter Family proudly announces the inclusion of Tems' captivating music video, "Me & U," in the Family's Global Digital Music Video...

The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is demanding that the federal government finally does the right thing by providing stable core funding to Indigenous non-profit organizations across this country. As a result of the termination of a...

Right To Play and global partners have successfully called on the United Nations to adopt an annual International Day of Play to champion and protect children's right to play. The first International Day of Play will be June 11, 2024.Global research...

The Kensington Market Community Land Trust (KMCLT), a nonprofit in Toronto, has announced the launch of ?Kensington Community Bonds' as a response to its rapidly-gentrifying Kensington Market neighbourhood. KMCLT will raise up to $2M through...

BHP and the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre (SFBLC) are pleased to announce a $500,000 donation from BHP to SFBLC's Plant Possibility Campaign. The donation will support a new food warehouse and learning campus, as the SFBLC expands to meet...

CanadaHelps, the country's largest platform for donating and fundraising online, today released the results from a new Ipsos poll that suggests many generous Canadians could be missing out on the financial benefits of charitable giving this tax...

The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF), a five-year $60.5 million investment to accelerate progress on closing the global gender digital divide, announces its first call for applications with recorded remarks from the United States Agency for...

                                                                                PRESS RELEASE Wood Mackenzie and Let's Share the Sun donate solar PV and energy storage system to women's shelter in Puerto Rico LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, 8...

Today, on International Women's Day, the WTA Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation unveiled Women Change the Game, a new campaign uniting the power of women's tennis and philanthropy to elevate women's health and nutrition as a global...

Safe and sober driving is on the lesson plan for Manitoba students as MADD Canada and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) deliver a dynamic impaired driving prevention program to schools around the province. MADD Canada's School Program is delivered to...

In celebration of Women's History Month, Vital Voices Global Partnership, an organization dedicated to empowering women leaders worldwide, announces two initiatives aimed at honoring and inspiring women across the globe. March 1 - 22 ? Vital Voices...

For many Canadians, the ability to access, stay safe and succeed on the internet is still out of reach. To help close this gap, CIRA is launching its 2024 grants program to support not-for-profits, Indigenous communities, researchers and registered...

FAIR Canada and a coalition of concerned consumer advocates have jointly submitted a comment letter endorsing the proposal by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) to create a binding regime for investment-related complaints. The coalition,...

The Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), the impact investment arm of the Open Society Foundations, is committing $25 million to Allied Climate Partners (ACP)?a new and innovative public-private partnership focused on increasing the number of...

When 15-year-old Madeleine Caza's father suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, her quick-thinking heroics and use of CPR helped save his life. Madeleine was trained through the ACT High School CPR and AED Program, which has seen over 5 million students...

A $70,000 dollar donation from the Sandra Schmirler Foundation will purchase equipment for SANTS to provide life-saving support during transport of high-risk infants from across Southern Alberta and into Saskatchewan and British Columbia for some of...

Wee Watch, Ontario's largest network of licensed home childcare agencies, is thrilled to announce its 40th anniversary of providing high-quality, childcare to families across the province. Established in 1984, Wee Watch has been the choice of parents...

In showcase to the commitment of a new era of global harmony and innovation, C.K. McWhorter, in partnership with the McWhorter Foundation, is announcing a groundbreaking commitment of $100 million to address and resolve the ongoing conflicts that...

CanadaHelps, the country's largest platform for donating and fundraising online, has marked a new milestone, reaching $3 billion raised since its founding in 2000. This includes more than $400 million raised on its online giving platform in 2023. Of...

PATTISON Outdoor's Diversity and Inclusion Committee is proud to announce a call for submissions from not-for-profit organizations for a second year of the Elevating Voices Grant program after a successful launch in 2023. With the same mission of...

As the landscape of investment evolves, C.K. McWhorter is leading the charge in championing women investors in the Luxury asset investment classification. Drawing inspiration from legendary investor Warren Buffett, McWhorter sees the untapped...