News by subject: COMMUNITY GROUPS/CHARITIES

Saputo Inc. ("Saputo" or the "Company") is proud to pursue its partnership with Fitspirit, an organization dedicated to encouraging teenage girls to adopt a physically active lifestyle. The Company's $1,000,000 in funding over four years will...

BBX Capital ("BBX Capital" or "BBX") announced today that the grand opening of its new South Florida MOD Pizza is planned to take place on Tuesday, April 10th. The new Kendall location, in The Palms at Town & Country at 8525 Mills Drive, Unit 301, is...

Energous Corporation , the developer of WattUp®, a revolutionary wire-free charging technology that provides over-the-air power, today announced that it will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET) to discuss its...

Judy Peterson was a determined voice behind the move to have missing person's DNA included in the existing RCMP National DNA Databank. March 12, 2018Sidney, B.C. - Signing consent forms to allow Lindsey's DNA to be added to the RCMP's new Missing...

INFINITI introduces new #timeout2vote campaign to launch eighth-annual Coaches' Charity Challenge From January to March, 48 NCAA® basketball coaches compete to raise $349,000 for local charitiesFan votes determine winning coach receiving a $100,000...

Comprehensive Pharmacy Services (CPS), the nation's largest hospital and health system pharmacy services provider, announced today that it is delivering $83,000 in disaster relief funds to help its employees impacted by hurricanes in Puerto Rico and...

Those glasses of holiday cheer can lead to tears when someone gets behind the wheel impaired. MADD Canada and Allstate Insurance Company of Canada are asking everyone to help prevent impaired driving this holiday season by planning ahead for a sober...

A Winnipeg man who has faced the physical, emotional and financial strain of being severely injured in an impaired driving crash is funding an education bursary in the hope that he can help ease the financial stress of other victims and survivors as...

Following its 10th closure of a South Korean dog meat farm, Humane Society International is transporting more than 170 severely neglected dogs to North America and the United Kingdom to be adopted. Forty-six of the dogs have arrived at Pearson...

Following its 10th closure of a South Korean dog meat farm, Humane Society International is transporting more than 170 severely neglected dogs to North America and the United Kingdom. Forty six of the dogs have arrived at Pearson Airport in Toronto...

The Child Search Alert is being renewed and expanded for missing girl Mekayla Bali due to several tips that have been surfacing all over Canada and the United States. The investigation to locate Mekayla Bali continues after almost 2 years and the...

The Cogeco Program Development Fund (CPDF), the Independent Production Fund (IPF) and Cogeco Communications Inc. ("Cogeco") announced today that they have concluded an agreement with a view to ensuring the sustainability of the CPDF's Canadian...

Larry Rousseau, Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available to comment on today's apology for a decades-long purge campaign that saw the government-sanctioned and systematic persecution of LGBTQ2SI workers....

In 2017, Bosch Community Fund awarded more than $174,000 in grants to organizations in Craven CountySeven grants will fund community education programs focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and the environment BSH Home...

Congratulations to Sébastien Proulx, Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, who announced that CPR training will now be mandatory for all secondary 3 students throughout Quebec.The ACT Foundation has been working in partnership with the...

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. kicked off its 5 for $5 Campaign, which encourages supporters to donate $5 or more to ThyCa and tag five friends on social media to also participate. Proceeds from this awareness and fundraising...

The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation (the "Foundation"), in conjunction with Seaspan, announced today a $1 million investment to the University of Victoria (UVic) to support innovative teaching and research for cleaner and more environmentally...

Good Earth Coffeehouse (Good Earth) is bringing back its annual Gingerbread Family campaign with this year's proceeds going to local food banks. For every package of Gingerbread Family cookies sold, Good Earth will donate $1 to local food banks in...

In celebration of Canada 150, Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) is pleased to announce the DFO Board, on behalf of Ontario's dairy farmers, is donating $150,000 to the Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) for the purchase of milk and dairy products...

The Kaye Edmonton Clinic and the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital will be test sites for a project looking to improve the efficiency of large commercial buildings, reducing GHG emissions and energy costs. This is just one of 11 projects focused...

Project Red Ribbon, MADD Canada's campaign to promote sober driving during the holiday season, turns 30 this year.For three decades, MADD Canada's red ribbon has symbolized the importance of always driving sober and served as a powerful tribute to...

In 2016, 45,609 Canadian children were reported missing. The popular assumption is that these children have been victims of random evil -- a stranger on the street appearing out of nowhere in an unmarked white van to perpetrate his/her malignity --...

Maison d'amitié, which operates the only two francophone shelters in Ottawa, is putting vulnerable women and children at risk by imposing a three-week deadline to reach a deal with its unionized employees, say frontline workers at the Ottawa refuge....

An evening of celebration can turn into a real-life horror story when someone makes the decision to drive impaired. MADD Canada and Allstate Insurance Company of Canada are urging Canadians to keep the scary moments at the parties and off the roads...

ACORD furthered its commitment to diversity today by announcing its support of Million Women Mentors, an initiative of STEMconnector® that supports the engagement of two million women (and men) in STEM to serve as mentors by 2018. As the foremost...

Today, the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre (SKCAC) launched a toolkit across Alberta to support teachers and school staff in recognizing and reporting child abuse. The need for this resource was identified following a survey conducted by the...

Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW), a 100% charity, is asking Canadians to help raise awareness and funds by participating in the second annual Sleep Day on Friday, November 3rd. With a small donation, wear your pyjamas to work or school and...

WHAT: In conjunction with National Child Abuse Prevention Month this October, the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre (SKCAC) has partnered with the Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School District to host a press...

Yamaha Motor Corp. USA's, Outdoor Power Equipment Division has announced that it is donating nearly 400 generators to the Red Cross for its disaster relief efforts. Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S., is donating both its popular 2000-watt and 2800-watt...

Note to Editors: There is a photo associated with this press release. Today as the world is witnessing the dangerous threats of nuclear warfare among some world leaders. Run This Way school program is launching a «race around the world» to...

TELUS announced today the launch of a new program to combat cyberbullying in Ontario as part of TELUS' ongoing commitment to making the Internet a safer place for all Canadians. Throughout October, #BeWiseTake5 school rallies will bring together...

Rodizio Grill®, The Brazilian Steakhousetm, will launch its annual fundraiser for Image Reborn Foundation's special breast cancer survivor retreat program; during the entire month of October, Rodizio Grill will donate 100 percent of Rabanada dessert...

The Suncor Energy Foundation (SEF) today announced a $1 million investment, as a founding partner of the recently established Wood Buffalo Community Foundation (WBCF). The investment will help the WBCF continue their collaborative work with donors,...

Organigram Holdings Inc. (the "Company" or "Organigram"), a leading licensed producer of medical marijuana based in Moncton, New Brunswick, is pleased to announce it has entered into a partnership that will provide front-line harm reduction workers...

WHAT: On Friday, September 29, the annual CEO Rescue in the Rockies for STARS fundraiser will return for its sixth year. This event will feature four prominent Alberta-based CEOs, from both Calgary and Edmonton, being airlifted by...

Seven Generations Energy Ltd. , together with business partners, suppliers, service companies, contractors and community members, raised $510,000 for the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation last week. This year's fundraising efforts brings...

Attention Photo Editors.Peter Gilgan, founder and CEO of Mattamy Homes, is paying tribute to his parents and his childhood in the west end of Toronto with a $10 million donation to the Promise Campaign at St. Joseph's Health Centre. Gilgan, who was...

Peter Gilgan, founder and CEO of Mattamy Homes, is paying tribute to his parents and his childhood in the west end of Toronto with a $10 million donation to the Promise Campaign at St. Joseph's Health Centre. Gilgan, who was born at St. Joseph's...

Nissan North America today announced the continuation of its long-standing partnership with Habitat for Humanity with a $1 million donation. Nissan has contributed more than $15 million to Habitat nationally since the partnership began in 2005, when...

Welcome Hall Mission is hosting today the 16th edition of its back-to-school event - Rentrée la tête haute - an annual event that provides the extra help necessary to ensure Montreal's underprivileged children have the right tools to succeed in...

INFINITI donates $724,785 to Coaches vs. Cancer, a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.INFINITI donated another $349,000 to various philanthropic organizations individually selected in...

Shaw Communications Inc. is teaming up with 20 Calgary area golf courses to make a difference in the lives of kids across Southern Alberta by launching the first-ever Shaw Charity Classic Make Your Mark Day. On Sunday, August 6, golfers in...

Note to editors: An image is included with this press release on Marketwired's website. What: DAREarts teens & artist-educators present their 20-minute version of...

Beginning in 2017 and throughout 2020, the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Global Grants Program will focus on oral health needs of children ages 0 to 6 in the U.S., and on reducing maternal and child mortality in the first six months of life...

To help the thousands of British Columbia (BC) residents affected by the wildfires, Green Shield Canada (GSC) has donated $35,000 to the Canadian Red Cross BC Fires relief efforts. In addition, GSC, one of Canada's largest administrators of health...

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, provided $8,500 to four chapters of the National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (NACT) organization to promote safe, responsible use of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles in agricultural settings. As part of the...

As they have done many times before, Subway® restaurants of British Columbia will be supporting their neighbours during the BC Wildfire crisis.  This time, Subway® restaurants Franchise Owners throughout BC are donating $10,000 to the...

Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release. Today London Drugs sent a cheque for $50,000 to the Red Cross BC office in support of BC wildfire evacuees in thanks to donations from London Drugs customers across Western...

Beleave Inc. ("Beleave" or the "Company�") is pleased to be a sponsor and supporter of the Don't Drive Hi campaign, a campaign aimed to reduce cannabis impaired driving. With legislation for legalizing marijuana progressing, the year-long Don't...

Today, Green Shield Canada (GSC) announces the 2017 grantees for its Community Giving Program. Currently under GSC's five-year progressive, outcomes-focused Frontline Caretm strategy, the Community Giving Program provides critical funding to...