News by subject: Philanthropy

Kids Help Phone (KHP) is pleased to announce a new $600,000 donation from TD Bank Group (TD). With this generous support, KHP will continue to develop innovative platforms and tools, leveraging AI to enhance mental health and reach more young people...

St. Joseph's Health Centre Foundation announced today that major Canadian philanthropists and long-time west-end residents Rayla and George Myhal are making a significant investment in St. Joseph's Health Centre with a transformative matching...

Leading global beer brand Heineken® has launched a worldwide recruitment campaign to help independent Irish pub owner, Josie McLoughlin, find a new successor. Joseph ?Josie' McLoughlin owns McLoughlin's Bar on the rural Achill Island. Situated at...

Westland Insurance, one of Canada's largest insurance brokers, today released its 2024 Community Impact Report. This comprehensive report is the third of its kind for Westland and highlights the company's ongoing commitment to investing in the health...

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is proud to welcome new federal funding to support the preservation and celebration of Canada's rich sporting history. This investment will enhance opportunities to share inspiring stories of Canada's remarkable athletes,...

February was Heart Month, a nationally recognized time to raise awareness for cardiac disease. Throughout the month, the University Hospital Foundation shone a light on cardiac disease to increase awareness of the risks, educate on how to improve...

Fantasia Dogs, Western Canada's first indoor dog water splash park, located at West Edmonton Mall, has partnered with Summit Service Dogs, an accredited Alberta organization. This groundbreaking initiative is aimed at providing a dedicated, no-cost...

                                                                                                                                                                                                        PRESS RELEASE Wood Mackenzie donates solar...

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Matthew Perry House Ottawa is set to become a first-of-its-kind supportive housing initiative, honoring Matthew Perry's vision of long-term support for people with substance use disorders. This transformative...

Papa Johns Canada has raised $73,411 through sales of its Shaq-a-Roni pizza, supporting Canada's largest food rescue organization, Second Harvest. The donation will help provide over 222,000 meals to individuals and families facing food insecurity...

Telesat , one of the world's largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced the company is accepting applications for its two marquee scholarship programs?the fifth annual National Women in Technology and Engineering scholarship...

Alectra employees once again stepped up to support their communities, raising $27,278 for Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a national initiative aimed at helping people experiencing homelessness, hunger and hardship. More than 100 Alectra employees...

All media are invited to attend the cheque presentation: WHAT:Papa Johns Canada continues its commitment to fighting food insecurity with a $73,411 donation to Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization. The funds were raised through...

Alectra employees united to raise a total of $48,000 through regular payroll deductions to support the United Way's food insecurity programs. Alectra made an additional corporate contribution of approximately $152,000, bringing the total donation...

This year marks a historic milestone for Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada as it proudly celebrates 100 years of transforming children's lives through specialized pediatric care, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to innovation. Today,...

The Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) through CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal is proud to announce the launch of its veterans rehabilitation and mental health campaign, Even The Brave Struggle, which will provide veterans access to critical...

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are excited to host the third annual Canada-in-Asia Conference in Singapore from February 19-21, 2025. With over 530 participants already registered, the Canada-in-Asia...

Pizza Nova and the Primucci family celebrate the unveiling of The Sam & Gemma Primucci and Family Computed Tomography Unit at the new Northpine Diagnostic Imaging Department at Scarborough Health Network (SHN). The milestone is a reflection of the...

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has been named one of BC's Top Employers for the seventh year in a row, solidifying its reputation as an exceptional workplace in Canada. The announcement, made today in The Vancouver...

The Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) is proud to join the Temerty Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), in supporting Team Ukraine's training camp in advance of the upcoming Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. This funding marks a...

This World Cancer Day (Tuesday, February 4), the Alberta Cancer Foundation is urging Albertans to double their impact to help those living with cancer in the province. Thanks to a generous matching gift from the AGAT Foundation, all donations made to...

The latest sports betting survey from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) shows the majority of Ontarians plan to watch Super Bowl LIX (63 per cent) and almost half of viewers will place a wager on the big game (48 per cent). Over a third of...

Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) is pleased to announce a landmark gift from the Shah Family Foundation to help establish 13 endowment funds supporting university and college students with disabilities in every province and...

As conflict, economic instability and climate crises intensify worldwide, Plan International Canada continues in its mission to advance children's rights and equality for girls. Our 2024 annual report, Powered by Equality, demonstrates how investing...

Following a successful Canadian launch at the Elevate Festival in October, Kids Help Phone (KHP) debuts acceleratorKHP during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. acceleratorKHP is the pathway to the next generation...

Southbrook Organic Vineyards, the acclaimed biodynamic winery pioneering natural, small-batch winemaking, proudly announces its release of a limited-edition wine collection signed by award-winning Canadian Chef Keith Pears, and Southbrook's founder,...

Over the course of its first year of operation, the MTY Group Foundation/Fondation Groupe MTY successfully fundraised over $140,000 for the community. The largest fundraising event spearheaded by the MTY Foundation was its first annual golf...

January 8, 2025 On Wednesday, January 8th, Professor Michel Sadelain, of Canadian origins, was announced the 2025 laureate for King Faisal Prize in Medicine for his groundbreaking contributions to Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, a...

The Alberta Cancer Foundation has teamed up with 9X JUNO Award winning band, Arkells, to spread the message of hope to Albertans facing cancer. Arkells' poignant song, Strong?written for a friend navigating a cancer journey?serves as the soundtrack...

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is contributing $260,000 to 129 food banks and community organizations across Canada in 2024. Many Canadians, especially those in marginalized and low-income groups, are struggling with high living costs, from housing...

As the holiday season approaches, and as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, Moisson Montréal invites you to Moisson de Noël 2024, in the company of its spokesperson, Stefano Faïta. Personalities from the artistic and political worlds will...

The Fraser Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation (FVRCF) is proud to announce the disbursement of $340,000 in grants to 22 deserving charitable organizations across the Fraser Valley. These funds are dedicated to supporting programs and initiatives...

On December 11, 2024, St. Mary's University celebrated Clayton and Linda Woitas for their historical $7,000,000 donation to establish the Woitas Centre for Inclusive Education in the university's Faculty of Education. Dr. Sinda Vanderpool, President...

Rogers Charity Classic announced today that the 12th annual tournament raised a record-breaking $25.4 million to support children's charities across Alberta. The staggering amount surpasses last year's fundraising total by more than $6 million and...

A recent public poll conducted by Imagine Canada, the umbrella organization for the charitable and nonprofit sector, shows that 65% of Canadians planned to donate this holiday season - up from 49% in 2023. While this generosity boost is good news for...

PATTISON Outdoor's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is proud to once again call for submissions from not-for-profit organizations for the third year of the Elevating Voices Grant program. The program launched in 2022 and has since helped 10...

Giyani Metals Corp. ("Giyani" or the "Company"), developer of the K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese Project in Botswana ("K.Hill" or "the Project"), was proud to sponsor the 2024 Commemoration of International Disability Day in Kanye, Botswana, which...

On Friday December 6, MPP Chris Glover and MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam met with the team at Jumpstart Refugee Talent (Jumpstart) to hear how their $194,700 Resilient Communities grant from the provincial government's Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) has...

OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Joins Forces with World Health Organization to Advance Global Vision Care Under WHO SPECS 2030 Initiative  Paris, France and Geneva, Switzerland (6 December 2024) ? The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation is...

CanadaHelps, the country's largest online platform for donating and fundraising, today announced that more than $16.2 million was raised for Canadian charities via CanadaHelps.org on GivingTuesday 2024, a record-breaking 19.5% increase from 2023....

Benevity, Inc., the market-leading global provider of corporate social responsibility solutions, announced that over $140 million was donated to nonprofits through its platform on GivingTuesday. This marks another milestone day of donations and...

In advance of Giving Tuesday, Canadians will have the opportunity to double their impact for conservation by donating to the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF). "Every day, our wildlife must navigate shrinking habitats, polluted waterways, and...

Ahead of Black Friday and Giving Tuesday, a new charitable giving survey from Plan International Canada reveals how Canadians are prioritizing their holiday budgets in the current uncertain economic environment. The survey reveals that while more...

Scotlynn SweetPac Growers, led by CEO Scott Biddle, played a pivotal role in raising $21,470 for the Juravinski Cancer Centre through their continued support of the JCC Pumpkin Patch Event. This annual fundraiser highlights Scotlynn SweetPac's...

According to the results of a new Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of CanadaHelps, the country's largest online platform for donating and fundraising, more than half of Canadians (56%) with annual household incomes below $60,000 are unsure if they can...

The Solidifi Charitable Foundation (the "Foundation") today announced that it has donated $50,000 to L'Accueil Bonneau, a long-standing Montreal non-profit dedicated to helping individuals experiencing homelessness. "Homeownership provides a...

The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) is proud to announce the awardees of its first round of funding. Ten organizations, spanning eight countries across East Africa, West Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, have been selected for their...

On November 16, teams will compete at YMCAs across the city in The Y Ride: Cycle for Kids, a fundraising event organized by YMCA of Northern Alberta to raise funds to support children and youth's access to recreation, day camps and life skills...

Today, Western Communities Foundation announces the launch of our largest charitable campaign to date to mark the spirit of generosity and GivingTuesday: we're giving away $100,000 to Canadian charities on December 3. In partnership with CanadaHelps,...

Calling all golfers, shoppers, foodies, gym goers, hockey fans and more! Movember is excited to share the many different partnerships activating throughout Canada this month. We're very grateful for each partner's support to help change the face of...