Foundations
Elladj Baldé Launches Skate Global Foundation to Build Outdoor Rinks
Elladj Baldé Launches Skate Global Foundation to Build Outdoor Rinks Elladj Baldé — photo courtesy of The NBP Group.Former Canadian competitive figure skater Elladj Baldé has launched Skate Global Foundation (SGF), a not-for-profit organization that will build outdoor rinks in underserved communities across Canada as its first major initiative. The first…
Belafonte Family Foundation Launches Multi-platform Support Programs
Belafonte Family Foundation Launches Multi-platform Support Programs David and Harry Belafonte — photo courtesy of Belafonte Family FoundationThe Belafonte Family Foundation (BFF) has been launched to create programs that enlighten, fight prejudice and foster peace in the world and within people while helping to help steer them away from the misconception…
Mini Mioche Creates Collection to Top Up Funds for Caregiver Spaces at SickKids
Mini Mioche Creates Collection to Top Up Funds for Caregiver Spaces at SickKids photo courtesy of Rock-it.Canadian children’s apparel and lifestyle brand mini mioche just launched the Kind Human Club collection with 50% of its proceeds going towards the creation of a respite area for caregivers and parents at Toronto’s SickKids Hospital, via the Project…
True Patriot Love Foundation Supports CAF Members, Veterans And Families
True Patriot Love Foundation Supports CAF Members, Veterans And Families photo courtesy of True Patriot Love Foundation.True Patriot Love Foundation was launched in 2009 to support members of he Canadian Armed Forces, its veterans and their families in times of both peace and conflict. As Canadians pay their respects to those who’ve made sacrifices for…
Applications Open For Jays Care Foundation’s Field Of Dreams
Applications Open For Jays Care Foundation’s Field Of Dreams A Field Of Dreams project under construction in Bedeque, P.E.I. — photo credit: Jays Care Foundation. Applications are now open for the 2022 Jays Care Foundation’s Field Of Dreams program, which has invested more than $15 million across Canada over the past 10 years. The Foundation is the…
Inaugural Avicii Arena Together For A Better Day Concert Focuses on Youth Mental Health
Inaugural Avicii Arena Together For A Better Day Concert Focuses on Youth Mental Health The late Tim The first-ever Avicii Arena Together For A Better Day concert will take place on Dec. 1 in Stockholm, Sweden, to raise awareness for youth mental health, The Tim Bergling Foundation announced in conjunction with Avicii Arena. Tim “Avicii” Berling, the…
Jewel Plays Big Role In World Mental Health Day Summit & Concert
Jewel Plays Big Role In World Mental Health Day Summit & Concert Jewel — photo credit: Dana Trippe.Singer-songwriter Jewel and her mental health non-profit, Inspiring Children Foundation (ICF), have partnered with The Wellness Experience by Kroger for the second annual World Mental Health Day Summit & Concert on Oct. 10. The free event will…
Scarborough Health Network Receives $225K from Developer Madison Group
Scarborough Health Network Receives $225K from Developer Madison Group (L to R): Alicia Vandermeer president & CEO; SHN Foundation Liz Buller president & CEO; SHN David Singer, VP, low-rise communities, Madison Group — photo credit: MG Toronto-based real estate development company Madison Group donated almost a quarter of a million dollars to the…
Shawn Mendes Foundation To Support Online Training and 50 Youth Climate Activists
Shawn Mendes Foundation To Support Online Training and 50 Youth Climate Activists The Shawn Mendes Foundation will be making a grant to support the Youth Climate Finance Alliance, a climate finance movement built from the networks of Future Coalition, and Mendes will attend some of the training sessions, as well. The Canadian pop singer's foundation will directly support public, open-to-all…
Coco Village To Donate Backpacks To Children’s Foundations
Coco Village To Donate Backpacks To Children’s Foundations Children’s toy and furniture e-commerce company Coco Village is working with three foundations across North America this month to offer backpacks to children in need for the back-to-school season. For every backpack Coco Village sells in August, it’s offering one to a foundation that specializes…
Meghan Markle Launches 40x40 Mentorship Supporting Women Returning To Workforce
Meghan Markle Launches 40x40 Mentorship Supporting Women Returning To Workforce Meghan Markle — screenshot.The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle announced a new mentorship initiative called 40x40 on her 40th birthday on Aug. 4. 40x40 is part of Markle and husband Prince Harry's Archewell Foundation, which supports organizations fuelling systemic cultural…
Funko’s Pops! With Purpose Is Its Latest Charitable Initiative
Funko’s Pops! With Purpose Is Its Latest Charitable Initiative Pop culture consumer products company Funko has announced a new philanthropic-driven initiative called Pops! With Purpose that ties Funko Pop! characters to social causes that are important to Funko fans and employees. “Throughout Funko's history, community has been at the heart of all of our…
Mattel Creates Six Barbie Dolls In Likeness of Women Medical Workers, Inc. A Canadian
Mattel Creates Six Barbie Dolls In Likeness of Women Medical Workers, Inc. A Canadian Mattel has introduced a new initiative that will see $5 donated to the First Responders Children’s Foundation for each Barbie doctor, nurse, or paramedic doll sold at Target. As well, the American toy manufacturer has announced a new six-doll line highlighting six real…
Country Music Association Ontario Concerts Raise Funds for Two Charities
Country Music Association Ontario Concerts Raise Funds for Two Charities Beverley Mahood is co-hosting the CMA Ontario Awards with Jason McCoy — photo credit: Mahood's websiteThe Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) will raise funds for Hamilton Food Share and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps as part of the Sept. 3 to 5 CMAOntario Festival &…
Broadcaster Alan Cross Hosts Online Interview Series For Make Music Matter
Broadcaster Alan Cross Hosts Online Interview Series For Make Music Matter Three Days Grace's Neil Sanderson and Make Music Matter board member — photo credit: MMM.Canadian broadcaster Alan Cross is teaming up with several Canadian musicians for #UnpluggedTogether, an online fundraiser that will feature performances, candid interviews and interactive Q…