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Philanthropy in Ottawa: RBC helps NAC ensure the shows go on
BY: Sam Laprade Who: RBC Royal Bank The donation: $200,000 The recipient: National Arts Centre Foundation The inspiration: “At RBC we have a long standing tradition of supporting the arts as it is about building community.” – Marjolaine Hudon, regional president,...
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Farm Boy gives CHEO Foundation one million reasons to smile
BY: Sam Laprade Who: Farm Boy and its customers The donation: $1,000,000 The recipient: CHEO Foundation The inspiration: “CHEO is accomplishing so much for our community, so it was only natural that at Farm Boy we also make children a pillar of support in the Ottawa...
Donation provides matching funds to Federation emergency campaign
Peter Nicholson explains his firm’s tax strategy to maximize charitable giving and why he – as a non-Jew – supports Ottawa’s Jewish community. By Michael Regenstreif, Editor of Ottawa Jewish Bulletin. Read full article...
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Construction community rallies behind The Royal Ottawa
BY:Sam Laprade for the Ottawa Business Journal Who: Ottawa’s construction industry, led by PCL and EllisDon The donation: $220,000 The recipient: The Royal Ottawa’s C-PROMPT Clinic The inspiration: “Everyone I spoke with felt they were a part of something special.”...
Donald Sobey among philanthropists to back ventilator project
Peter Nicholson & WCPD proud to participate in innovative and life-saving effort Please read article here: https://pictouadvocate.com/2020/05/12/donald-sobey-among-philanthropists-to-back-ventilator-project/ Philanthropists from across the country are rallying to...
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Mierins Family Foundation donates $250K to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation in support of COVID-19 relief efforts
BY: Sam Laprade for the Ottawa Business Journal Who: The Mierins Family Foundation The donation: $250,000 match donation The recipient: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund The inspiration: “We knew it was not an option to do...
Foundation WCPD closes historic $33.3M offering
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, flow-through share deal with Skeena Resources ‘truly exceptional’ and shows ‘commitment to Canadian charities’ During this time of economic uncertainty, the Foundation WCPD recently closed a $33.3 million flow-through share offering with...
Nonprofits Struggle to Survive Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Willie Briggs, a volunteer with Catholic Charities, helped with the distribution of pantry items at a San Francisco food bank last week.ALEJANDRO LAZO/THE WALL STREET JOURNAL By Ian Lovett and Alejandro Lazo - THE WALL STREET JOURNAL SAN FRANCISCO—Catholic Charities...
Nicholson Sr. to Chair Canadian Institute for Climate Choices
Recently launched institute to advise on future government policies related to climate change The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices is an unparalleled collaboration of experts from a diverse range of disciplines and organizations across the country. They...
How mining fuels charities
While the discovery of minerals and precious metals can build communities, it can also have significant benefits for donors When Shawn Khunkhun arrived at a remote area of Manitoba, he remembers being employee number five. After years of prospecting and raising...
Ottawa Philanthropy Awards celebrate extraordinary contributions made by volunteers and donors
Some 400 people attend AFP Ottawa's 25th annual awards dinner held at National Arts Centre BY: Caroline Phillips - Ottawa Business Journal This year’s winners of an Ottawa Philanthropy Award don't have to be reminded that it's always better to give than...
Culture of kindness
The Foundation (WCPD) supports the OSM’s Opening Night Concert as a Presenting Sponsor, as it continues to recognize the importance of music and culture for all of society Victor Hugo once said, “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible...