Food4Kids Halton is receiving a significant grant during the holiday season.
The organization announced this week that it has been awarded the Ontario grand prize of $100,000 in iA Financial Group’s Canada-wide philanthropic contest. In addition to this donation, Food4Kids Halton was also selected by iA Financial Group’s 10,000 employees to receive the $5,000 iA Employee Favourite Award.
“Each year, we are deeply moved and impressed by the inspiring proposals submitted to our philanthropic contest by charities from all regions of Canada,” said Denis Ricard, President and CEO of iA Financial Group. “Their remarkable work to improve the daily lives of Canadians is clear for all to see. I am proud that iA Financial Group plays a significant role in supporting charitable efforts across the country. On behalf of the company, I would like to thank every charity that submitted a proposal for the important work they do”
When discussing the funding, Food4Kids Halton noted how this will significantly support the organization’s mission to provide Weekends Without Hunger for children facing food insecurity across Halton.
“We are thrilled and deeply grateful to iA Financial Group for their incredibly generous donation and to the Food4Kids Halton community for their unwavering support through their votes,” says Jennifer Sully-Ferraro, Executive Director, Food4Kids Halton. “This donation will enable us to meet the growing demand for food among vulnerable children in Halton, ensuring that no child goes without support—no waitlists, just immediate help when it’s needed most. Together with iA Financial and the Halton community, we are ensuring that no child in Halton goes hungry. Thank you for your trust and support!”
This year’s contest focused on societal issues, with donations going to charities tackling social problems such as homelessness, food insecurity, dropping out of school, addictions, violence, discrimination, mental illness and isolation.
Hundreds of charities from across Canada submitted proposals, which were carefully reviewed by a committee. From these, 12 finalists were selected, representing four geographic regions (Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic/Northern Canada) to ensure fair distribution of donations. The Canadian public was then asked to vote on the finalists.
The top four charities will each receive a donation of $100,000, while $10,000 will be awarded to each of the remaining eight finalists.
Food4Kids Halton was also on hand to receive a donation from the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation following their first-ever Miracle on Main Street food drive. Read more here.
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