Financial Literacy support at TD means contributing both financial and human resources to support community focused financial literacy initiatives in across the country. TD donated more than $1 million to community organizations dedicated to promoting financial literacy in 2011 and expects this to increase to $1.5 million in 2012. [Click on Logo to learn more]
At the Toronto International Art Fair, MASS MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art) today released new details about its major survey of Canadian contemporary art Oh, Canada and announced TD Bank Group as the presenting sponsor of the exhibition. The show, which opens May 27, 2012 at MASS MoCA, will feature over 100 works in all media, showcasing 62 artists who hail from every province and nearly every territory in Canada and who span multiple generations. As presenting sponsor, TD joins the Canada Council for the Arts in making this massive landmark exhibition possible. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Since signing with the Blue Bombers in April, 2010, Pierce has made a commitment to the city of Winnipeg by putting up permanent residence year-round and has been very active in the community, giving back whenever he can. He has donated his time to organizations such as the United Way and has participated in many Blue Bomber appearances with the I Love to Read program at various schools throughout the city and province. Pierce has also taken the time to reach outside of Winnipeg and has travelled to many different rural towns throughout Manitoba for public speaking events. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Cargill has partnered with LL&W since 1999. In addition to funding for the floating classroom and annual support for the organization’s operating needs, Cargill employees volunteer with the crew for river cleanups and tree planting projects in the communities along the major rivers where Cargill has operations and provide additional expertise to support the organization, including as guest speakers at LL&W’s workshops. [Click on Pic to learn more]
The PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation has launched an eight-week call for submissions for its Leadership Grants Program; a program that provides up to $200,000 in grants to leaders at small to medium-sized registered charitable organizations in Canada looking to fund professional development opportunities. [Click on Logo to learn more]
Over the course of the partnership, the Winnipeg Jets and Scotiabank will provide a range of fan initiatives and community programs, including youth skill development and women’s hockey. Scotiabank will also expand the family of teams involved in the Scotia Skaters program to Winnipeg. Under this program, one young minor hockey skater from the community will have the chance to skate out with the team at every home game. [Click on Pic to learn more]
What’s the best way to inspire young Canadian readers? The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) and TD Bank Group believe the answer lies in supporting Canada’s outstanding authors whose literature captures children’s imaginations. For the seventh consecutive year, TD and the CCBC are proud to celebrate Canada’s best with the 2011 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. [Click on Pic to learn more]
In partnership with Tree Canada, TD Green Streets provides funding to support innovative practices in urban forestry. Municipalities, Aboriginal communities and Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) interested in receiving a matching grant of up to $15,000 are encouraged to apply online at tdgreenstreets.ca before December 9, 2011. [Click on Pic to learn more]
To celebrate all things natural, Safeway (NYSE: SWY) aimed to add a much-needed cash infusion into America’s parks and recreation organizations by rallying the public to vote in its “America’s Most Natural City” Facebook contest. Based on Portland’s natural attractions, from its green spaces to its outdoor activities, voters named it “America’s Most Natural City.” [Click on Logo to learn more]
The survey also showed a lack of awareness about children’s mental health overall. More than two-thirds of parents (68 per cent) thought that attention deficit disorder is the most common children’s mental health issue. In fact, anxiety is the most common mental health problem facing children and youth in Canada, followed by conduct disorders and attention deficit disorders. [Click on PIc to learn mort]
On Sunday, October 2, 13,000 CIBC employees, their families and friends, proudly took part in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure as part of Team CIBC. This year, CIBC marks its 15th anniversary as title sponsor of the event, which brings together more than 170,000 Canadians annually in nearly 60 communities across the country to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research, treatment and care. [Click on Pick to learn more]
The company has raised more than $94 million for the cause since 2001. The funds benefit leading-edge breast cancer research projects at some of North America’s top cancer centers as well as a range of nonprofit organizations focused on new treatments, raising awareness and enabling early detection. [Click on Logo to learn more]
