Fundraising
London Food Bank launches 31st annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
“If we get less, that’s great; if we get more, that’s great. We just ask for people to donate whatever they can.” Continue reading
Rockin’ the Big House concert at Kingston Penitentiary raises $365K
The charity concert took place on Sept. 14 and was the first show to be held at the Kingston Penitentiary. Continue reading
When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Parkinson SuperWalk
This year, Parkinson Canada held more than 82 SuperWalks across Canada with 10,000 participants and exceeded its goal of raising more than $2.4 million. Continue reading
100 Women Peterborough raises $10,000 in an hour for Casa De Angelae
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Casa De Angelae supports women with developmental disabilities. Continue reading
United Way Peterborough and District announces $1.75M fundraising goal
Proceeds from the fundraising campaign will support 46 organizations in Peterborough and the surrounding area. Continue reading
United Way CEO floats idea of excess campaign funds going directly to homeless initiatives
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
“We think there needs to be a strategic focus on homelessness and we need to work collectively with service providers and governments in addressing that.” Continue reading
Victoria-area kids use lemonade stand to raise money for family hit by tragedy
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
Nine year-old Carter Bonsdorf passed away earlier this month, after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. Continue reading
New North Okanagan daycare delayed by unexpected costs
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
They already have 80 kids on the wait list for 63 spaces. Continue reading
West Island teens rally to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society of Montreal
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Four teenagers organized a soccer clinic at the the Beaconsfield Recreation Centre to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society of Montreal. Continue reading
Calgary man on 3,500-kilometre adventure to raise money for young boy’s childhood cancer charity
By Jill Croteau Reporter
All summer long, a Calgary man is cycling for a cause: childhood cancer. Continue reading