See how our teams came together to support Canadian Blood Services
Making life-saving blood donations accessible in Southern OntarioRead about how our Toronto team came together to hold a blood drive for Canadian Blood Services.
The Doane Grant Thornton Foundation is integral to one of our Firm's strategic goals, to magnify the impact on the communities where our colleagues and clients live and work. We believe it’s our responsibility as good neighbours to show care for our fellow community members, and we know that building stronger Canadian communities benefits everyone.
Supporting communities, coast to coast
In 2024, the Foundation provided financial support to more than 370 charities across Canada. Our local Greater Purpose Committees support causes such as mental health support, food insecurity, and animals. Each organization chosen has local impact, and across the country we’re united in our commitment to our community work. Learn more about our local commitments:
Highlights
- Announced our first national charitable relationship, committing our support to A Dollar A Day.
- Donated to national organizations supporting inclusion and breaking down barriers for Indigenous students, those with disabilities, Black Canadians, and more.
- Named one of Great Place to Work’s 2024 Best Workplaces for Giving Back.
- Distributed grants from our Greater Purpose Program to support local initiatives inspired by ideas from our 2024 Vibrant Communities events.
- Recognized 8 colleagues who are making a difference through the CEO Community Service Awards.
Learn more about the impact of our Foundation in the 2024 impact stories below.
Impact story
Making an impact in the fight against cancer
A purple wave at the BMO Ride for Cancer
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Providing vital support amid rising food insecurity
Mississauga colleagues connect with a local food bank
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Serving meals, music, and more to a community in need
Helping our neighbours in downtown Toronto
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Supporting accessible transit In Kamloops
Keeping Kamloops moving with People In Motion
Past impact stories
Learn about how we supported Hope for Mental Health
Amplifying hope for people struggling with mental health in Nova ScotiaLearn about how the Doane Grant Thornton Foundation supported Hope for Mental Health in Nova Scotia.
Learn more about the incredible “Community Day” hosted by our Vancouver Island team
A purpose-driven day on Vancouver IslandLearn more about the incredible “Community Day” hosted by our Vancouver Island team, bringing together multiple non-profits and charities for a day of action.
Learn more about how supported two tremendous organizations in the Okanagan, B.C.
2022 Impact Report: Supporting families in the OkanaganThe strength of a community is in its people. Our ability to provide people with the resources they need—from education to health to recreation—is indicative of how resilient our communities are. However, not everyone needs the same level or type of support.
See how our Toronto team helped support the Daily Bread Food Bank
2022 Impact Report: Helping eliminate food insecurity in TorontoLast year, the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto saw the greatest number of visits in its 40-year history. With the pressures of increased cost-of-living in the city more and more members of the community find themselves challenged to regularly put food on the table. Estimates from 2022 indicate that one-in-five people in the city could be classified as “food insecure”.
See how we came together to support Autism Nova Scotia
2022 Impact Report: Making an impact in Nova ScotiaIt started with an email from a colleague who shared a personal story with her business unit about her son for Autism Awareness Month, and soon this story galvanized people across the Firm. Colleagues shared personal stories, family experiences, and a conversation began around continuing to foster an environment of belonging.