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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…
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…
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:…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
How mining fuels charities
While the discovery of minerals and precious metals can build communities, it can also have significant benefits for donors When…
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 …
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…
Crucial Donors: How Major Individual Givers Can Best Support Nonprofits
The largest source of philanthropic support for nonprofits in the United States is giving from individual donors. Of the total charitable…