News by subject: Philanthropy

Diabetes Canada is proud to announce the winners of its End Diabetes Awards, an annual competition that aims to dramatically improve the lives of people living with or at risk of type 1 and type 2 diabetes through innovative research. Each research...

As more Canadians struggle with the rising costs of internet access and other essentials, CIRA joins forces with National Capital FreeNet, an Ottawa-based not-for-profit internet provider, to help tackle affordable urban connectivity. As part of its...

Circular Innovation Council, a leading national not-for-profit organization focusing on accelerating Canada's transition toward a circular economy, has launched a first-of-its-kind, reuse initiative to address single use plastic waste in...

Pizza Nova has donated $15,000 to the SickKids Foundation as part of its holiday fundraiser, featuring the sale of its 60th anniversary commemorative tote bag online and in stores. The bag featured the brand's iconic "Ciao" greeting with a portion of...

goeasy Ltd. , one of Canada's leading non-prime consumer lenders, announced today that it will donate $1.4 million over three years to BGC Canada's Food Fund in order to help address the rising issue of food insecurity amongst Canadian households....

Cellebrite DI Ltd. , a global leader in premier Digital Investigative solutions for the public and private sectors, is honored to announce a powerful collaboration aimed at reducing crimes against children and online child exploitation. This new...

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) invites applications for the John H. McArthur Research Fellowship for 2024-2025. This Fellowship is dedicated to the memory and legacy of John H. MacArthur, an exemplary Canadian, a world-renowned...

A diagnosis of dementia is not easy. During National Alzheimer's Awareness Month in January, the ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF ALBERTA AND NORTHWEST TERRITORIES connects people living with dementia and their care partners with free support, knowledge, and a...

The holidays just got a lot more festive for 14 charities, thanks to $500,000 in donations from the Brandt Group of Companies' Thanks A Billion Holiday Fund. "We are very grateful to our customers, employees, and the communities where they live and...

It was a year of fast and furious activity for Bow Valley College. Did you blink? Then, you may have missed some of the excitement. Join us for a trip back in time as we look at the greatest Bow Valley College moments and stories of 2023.  The...

ZipBy, a global leader in parking technology today announced a community give-back program in partnership with parking operators in Greater Vancouver and BC, by donating a portion from every parking transaction made through the ZipBy mobile app, to...

Bunzl Canada is pleased to announce its third annual Week of Giving, in partnership with Food Banks Canada, to provide much needed personal care, hygiene and safety products to foodbanks across Canada during one of the most critical times of the...

Benevity, Inc., the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, announced that $150 million was donated through its platform on GivingTuesday. This marks another record-breaking year of giving, representing a 22% year-over-year increase...

The Shaw Charity Classic presented by Rogers announced today that the 11th annual tournament has reached a key milestone, raising over $100 million since its inception for children's charities across Alberta. Rogers Communications also announced a...

To mark the 75th Anniversary of International Human Rights Day, this week Vital Voices Global Partnership proudly honored male allies who have shown remarkable courage and commitment to advocating for women's rights.  Philanthropist and Fashion...

The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) announced the Holiday Homestand 50/50 raffle running from December 7 to 16, helping families and children in need this holiday season through 630 CHED Santas Anonymous, the Christmas Bureau, Mothers...

The Pentagon Memorial Fund, Inc. (PMF) recently passed a critical milestone in the development of a Visitor Education Center at the site of the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. The concept design by Fentress Architects was approved by the Commission...

Over six hundred students at Lusignan Primary School in Guyana are enjoying their renovated and fully-equipped library to develop their love of reading and enhance their digital literacy skills. This library transformation was made possible thanks...

On September 21, 2023 the 34th and final 65 Roses Ladies Golf Classic was held at The Winston Golf Club. This tournament was the longest running women-only tournament in Calgary and has raised over 1.25 million dollars in support of Cystic Fibrosis...

This holiday season, Pizza Nova will offer its 60th anniversary tote bag, featuring the brand's renowned "Ciao" greeting, to help raise funds for SickKids Foundation. Retailing at $15.99 per bag, Pizza Nova will donate a portion of proceeds toward...

Over the last three years, Canadians have built a village with Food For The Poor Canada and our partner CEPUDO in Honduras. With new infrastructure, San Antonio children and families have improved access to local education and health care, and...

Renewable energy company Drax has announced that five Canadian non-profits will receive over $450,000 from the second round of Drax Foundation donations. The latest round of funding will go to programs that benefit Indigenous communities, as well as...

HERD, a leading manufacturer of front-end protection and truck accessories, recently took part in the Special Olympics Manitoba Truck Ride hosted by the Manitoba Trucking Association. The September 9th event saw hundreds of people in attendance,...

Every 20 seconds, an individual with diabetes loses a limb due to poor foot health. Each year, over 700 Albertans undergo diabetes-related lower-limb amputations. Sadly, 90% of these amputations are preventable. A long-time Calgary community...

Vancity is celebrating 25 recent recipients of its enviroFundtm Program grants. The annual grants help local businesses and community organizations accelerate climate-related initiatives. This year, $1,020,056 million was given to recipients from the...

Propolis Cooperative Housing Society, a new Kamloops-based non-profit housing cooperative with a mandate to build affordable, sustainable homes has secured a $270,000 commitment from Thrive Impact Fund, an impact investment fund that supports social...

For the second year in a row, lack of housing affordability ranks as a top concern for Canadians alongside inflation and access to healthcare, according to survey findings announced by Habitat for Humanity Canada. Canadian homeowners and renters are...

MUHC health care staff rocked MTELUS on November 7th at the second annual MUHC's Got Talent. Created by the MUHC Foundation and modelled after the hit TV show, this exciting event takes MUHC health care workers out of the clinic and puts them on...

The Open Society Foundations is pleased to announce the 2023 cohort of Soros Justice Fellows, which includes a mix of emerging and established leaders in the field of criminal justice reform, including public educators, artists, lawyers, activists,...

Dynacare, a Labcorp subsidiary and one of Canada's leading health and wellness solutions providers, and Diabetes Canada are teaming up once again this November on the #Dynacare4Diabetes campaign to raise awareness of the risk factors of type 2...

SweetWater Brewing Company ("SweetWater Brewing" or "SweetWater"), the largest craft brewer in the Southeast and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. ("Tilray" or the "Company") , announced today a new partnership with one of the world's largest and...

Premier Danielle Smith was on hand at Bow Valley College for the Premier's Scholarship Luncheon, honouring students for their exceptional academic achievements and inspirational service to our community. The Premier's Scholarship Luncheon...

With thousands of donation boxes across the country, biodegradable poppies, and touching new stories about Canada's Veterans, The Royal Canadian Legion's 2023 National Poppy Campaign is now officially underway. "This is a special time for the...

The 2nd edition of the "Un Univers à Aimer" benefit cocktail on October 12 was a resounding success. The event, presented by Québecor, Mallette, and Caisse Desjardins de Québec, highlighted the YMCA's...

Bow Valley College is pleased to announce the appointment of Tasneem Rahim as Vice President, External, effective immediately. Ms. Rahim has been serving as Interim Vice President, External since April 2023 and previously held the role of Director...

Calgary National Bank Challenger Tournament (the "Challenger" or the "Tournament") Director, Danny Da Costa announced a star-studded line-up today for the upcoming tournament taking place November 5 to 12, 2023 at the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis...

Pizza Nova, Ontario's family-owned and operated premium pizza brand, will partner with CHIN Radio/TV International, one of Canada's largest multicultural broadcasters, to support the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation on Halloween in honour of...

The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) is organizing a 5-kilometre (5K) run or walk on October 22, 2023, in support of the global Women Life, Freedom revolution and to commemorate the victims of Flight PS752. The event...

The Water Resilience Coalition (WRC), an industry-driven, CEO-led initiative convening global companies to address the global water crisis, today announced the launch of the Women + Water Collaborative, a flagship corporate collective action program...

Mully Children's Family Canada (MCF Canada) wish to announce that a concert in tribute to Dr. Charles Mulli and the achievement of Mully Children's Family (MCF) will be held Saturday 28 Oct 2023, 7.30 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bayview and...

After a successful MS Bike season, MS Canada is pleased to share that it has raised $4.3 million and counting. Fundraising efforts were ongoing until September 30th, and the organization predicts the total will reach $4.6 million after the closing...

University of the Cumberlands is embarking on the most ambitious project in the school's history: a campaign to raise $200 million to support new student scholarships. The Cumberlands Commitment Endowed Scholarship Campaign seeks to ensure that...

Sailun Tire, a leading global tire manufacturer, is proud to announce the launch of its exciting new winter campaign. Sailun will continue to educate consumers on the necessity of having dedicated winter tires during the harsh Canadian winter as well...

Over the past week, tens of thousands of Armenians finally concluded a long and arduous trip out of Nagorno-Karabakh to begin another journey in Armenia.  That road begins in the town of Goris in the southern region of Armenia, where many evacuees...

SENTALER, the renowned luxury Canadian outerwear brand, has launched its new Fall Winter 2023/24 men's collection and an exclusive collaboration with John Tavares, captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, in support of his namesake charitable fund, the...

TILT Holdings Inc. ("TILT" or the "Company") (NEO: TILT) , a global provider of cannabis business solutions that include inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development and retail, and its subsidiary Standard Farms...

A successful evening of celebration, fundraising and awareness, the 2023 Heroes Gala brought together notable Canadians to honour three Right To Play heroes who have gone above and beyond for our movement, and raise money to protect, educate, and...

Today, New Venture Fund released its annual Impact Report for 2023. Last year, New Venture Fund made grants totaling more than $500 million that supported over 1,350 domestic and international organizations. Founded in 2006, NVF has established...

On the evening of September 19, 2023, the Fatty Liver Alliance, a Canadian not-for-profit charity, hosted, at the Westmount Public Library, in Westmount, Quebec, an extraordinary event that saw an overwhelming turnout of 50 community members. The...

The Canadian Occupational Therapists Foundation (COTF) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) have partnered with Gowan Consulting to announce the New Gowan Health Indigenous Scholarship to support Indigenous people pursuing...