UNICEF Canada

CIBC donates $100,000 to support earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Türkiye

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Purpose, Canadian Red Cross, CIBC, Canada, Corporate Affairs, UNICEF, UNICEF Canada, Cryptocurrency

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - CIBC announced today that it is donating $100,000 to support the south-east Türkiye and Syria border earthquake relief efforts with $50,000 going to UNICEF Canada and $50,000 to The Canadian Red Cross.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - CIBC announced today that it is donating $100,000 to support the south-east Türkiye and Syria border earthquake relief efforts with $50,000 going to UNICEF Canada and $50,000 to The Canadian Red Cross.
  • "The effects of the recent earthquake across Syria and Türkiye have been catastrophic," said Stephen Forbes, Executive Vice-President, Purpose, Brand and Corporate Affairs, CIBC.
  • "CIBC joins with our clients, team members and communities in supporting urgent relief efforts following this tragic natural disaster."
  • CIBC invites Canadians to support those affected by donating to UNICEF Canada and to The Canadian Red Cross .

TELUS, Énergir and Électrobac donate $218,000 to support Ukrainian refugees in Quebec

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Greater Montreal, GLOBE, E-commerce, United Way of Canada, Human, Health, Investment, NYSE, Television, Red, Natural gas, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Hope, Technology, Mental health, Final good, TELUS, Refugee, UNICEF Canada, IP, Atlantic Canada, Philosophy, Telus International, Safety, AI, Canadian Red Cross, Time, Friends, Electricity, Fusion Global Business Solutions, Life, TSX, Science and technology in Asia, Canada, Telus Health, Social change, Wind, Computer security, Marketing, Mobile phone, Management, Public relations, Pharmaceutical industry, Instagram

MONTREAL, Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and to help Ukrainian refugees here in Quebec, TELUS, Énergir and Électrobac have committed to donating $218,000 in support to help 300 families affected by the conflict so that they can stay in contact with their families and friends and with the resources they need most. In collaboration with local organizations throughout Quebec, the three companies will provide free smartphones refurbished by Électrobac, TELUS SIM cards, and access to free consultations with a mental health professional through TELUS Health MyCare. Thanks to this collaborative effort, Ukrainian refugees will have an essential link to emergency services, reliable access to virtual health and well-being resources, and a way to stay in contact with their loved ones and support networks.

Key Points: 
  • In that same spirit, TELUS has joined forces with nergir and lectrobac to provide immediate help for Ukrainian refugees.
  • Were happy to have played a unifying role in rallying our partners behind this project, says Martin Laberge, Executive Director for Cybersecurity at nergir.
  • This wonderful collaboration is certainly proof of that, and we hope that it will send a message of solidarity, support and hope to Ukrainian families who really need it.
  • We are happy and honored to humbly contribute, in collaboration with TELUS and nergir to help Ukrainian refugees, says Frdric Brais, VP Sales and Marketing Electrobac.

Award-Winning Actor and Writer Simu Liu to Join the Mainstage at Blackbaud's bbcon 2022 Virtual Conference

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
People, USA Today, One True Love (TV series), View, Financial management, NASDAQ, Solution, Superhero, Risk, Marvel Studios, Variety, LinkedIn, Teams and organizations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, People's Choice Awards, SEC, Time (magazine), Organization, Multimedia, Empathy, Human, Instagram, Entertainment, Publication, Television, Foundation, Legend, Shang-Chi, CSR, ESG, News, Twitter, United Kingdom, Merlin and the Sword, BLKB, CRM, Marketing, Industry, Growth, Light, Kim's Convenience, UNICEF Canada, Video game, Film, Risk management, Public relations, Maclean's, Blackbaud, K12, Facebook

CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, today announced that Simu Liu will join the mainstage at bbcon 2022 Virtual, the tech conference for good. Liu will participate in a keynote conversation at the conference, which is taking place Oct. 17–18 as a free, virtual event.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB),the world's leading cloud softwarecompany powering social good, today announced that Simu Liu will join the mainstage at bbcon 2022 Virtual , the tech conference for good.
  • Liu will participate in a keynote conversation at the conference, which is taking place Oct. 1718 as a free, virtual event.
  • As a writer, Liu has contributed to publications such as Variety, Character Magazine, USA Today and Macleans.
  • In conjunction with bbcon, the Blackbaud Product Update Briefings will be held virtually Oct. 1920.Get more information about bbcon 2022 Virtual and register for free here .

WELL Health Reports Record Quarterly Revenue reflecting 395% Growth for Q1-2022 Accelerating Organic Growth and Increases Annual Guidance

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Omni, Women's health, Social Security Government Pension Offset, Intention, Company, Biophysical environment, EBITDA, Social, International, Adjusted gross income, MD, Patient, Acceleration, Mission statement, Publishing, SEDAR, WELL, Omnichannel, UNICEF Canada, Toronto Stock Exchange, Telehealth, TSX, CRH, Conference, Program, Gastroenterology, Technology, Diagnosis, Yoy, Mental health, EMR, Acquisition, Growth, CEO, GCAA, ESG, Video game, Bookkeeping, Health insurance, Pharmaceutical industry, Renewable energy, Reinsurance, Hospital, Adjustment, BC, Q2, Wisp

WELL is increasing its guidance for 2022 annual revenue to exceed $525 million from the previous guidance of over $500 million.

Key Points: 
  • WELL is increasing its guidance for 2022 annual revenue to exceed $525 million from the previous guidance of over $500 million.
  • Hamed Shahbazi, Chairman and CEO of WELL commented, "First quarter 2022 was an exceptional quarter which exemplified our organic growth potential.
  • We are very pleased with our Q1 results in which we surpassed half a billion in annualized run-rate revenue.
  • As a result of WELL's healthy organic growth, the Company is increasing its guidance for 2022 annual revenue to exceed $525 million, from the previous guidance of over $500 million in annual revenue.

Scotiabank, MD Financial Management Inc. and the Canadian Medical Association announce $200,000 matching contribution for Ukraine emergency response

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 24, 2022
New York Stock Exchange, CMA, UNICEF Canada, Toronto Stock Exchange, NYSE, Patient, Child, TSX, MD, BNS, Goal, Physician, Canadian Medical Association, Company, Partnership, Financial services, Scotiabank

TORONTO, March 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Scotiabank, MD Financial Management Inc. (MD) and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) are pleased to announce today a $200,000 donation insupport of UNICEF Canada's Hope, Help and Healing appeal.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Scotiabank, MD Financial Management Inc. (MD) and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) are pleased to announce today a $200,000 donation insupport of UNICEF Canada's Hope, Help and Healing appeal.
  • MD Management Limited was the first of the MD Group of Companies to be founded, in 1969.
  • MD Financial Management Inc. wholly owns or has a majority interest in the MD Group of Companies.
  • In partnership with physicians, medical learners, patients and others, we advance these goals through advocacy, knowledge sharing and granting.

CMA Foundation donates $250,000 to Ukraine relief

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Canadian Red Cross, Human, Patient, CMA, UNICEF Canada, Canadian Medical Association, Hope, Medicine, Pharmaceutical industry, Child

The CMA Foundation has committedto match funds raised for UNICEF Canada's Help, Hope and Healing appeal , up to $200,000.

Key Points: 
  • The CMA Foundation has committedto match funds raised for UNICEF Canada's Help, Hope and Healing appeal , up to $200,000.
  • "We add our voice to the international community in calling for a rapid end to the devastating war in Ukraine, while also taking action to expand humanitarian relief efforts," says Allison Seymour, CMA Foundation president.
  • Funding from the CMA Foundation builds on the CMA's earlier statement of support for health care colleagues and patients in Ukraine.
  • The CMA Foundation is the charitable arm of the Canadian Medical Association and provides impactful charitable giving that furthers excellence in health care.

WELL Health and its Team Members to Support UNICEF Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine with $100,000 Donation Goal

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 10, 2022
People, Health, Family, Friends, Company, Partnership, Consultant, Patient, Technology, WELL, TSX, UNICEF Canada, UNICEF, Program, CEO, Pharmaceutical industry, BC

WELL has established a combined goal of donating $100,000 between a committed $50,000 corporate donation and a donation matching program between WELL's team members and its CEO.

Key Points: 
  • WELL has established a combined goal of donating $100,000 between a committed $50,000 corporate donation and a donation matching program between WELL's team members and its CEO.
  • The donations will contribute towards efforts to support the 7.5 million Ukrainian children in immediate danger.
  • The Company has invited its entire network of employees, associates and consultants, which exceeds 2,500 team members globally, to donate to this cause.
  • WELL Health Technologies stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and supports UNICEF's much-needed humanitarian efforts."

UNICEF Canada calls on Canadians to Go Blue for National Child Day to recognize children’s sacrifices during the pandemic

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 12, 2021
Convention on the Rights of the Child, Climate change, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, International Institute for Sustainable Development, Student, UNICEF, First Nations in Ontario, United Nations Convention, National Child Labor Committee, YMCA, Calgary Tower, UNICEF Canada, Organization, Friends, Education, CEO, Disability, UN, COVID-19, Instagram, National, When the Stars Go Blue, Facebook, BC Place, Partnership, Twitter, Mental health, GLOBE, Development, FC Volna Pinsk, CN Tower, Rights, United Nations, Adult, Vaccine, Cryptocurrency

After all theyve been through withCOVID-19, kids deserve to be celebrated, said David Morley, President and CEO, UNICEF Canada.

Key Points: 
  • After all theyve been through withCOVID-19, kids deserve to be celebrated, said David Morley, President and CEO, UNICEF Canada.
  • National ChildDay and World Childrens Day is a moment to reflect and thank them for all they have done both here in Canada and around the world.
  • To show their support, Canadians can wear blue, and colour theirneighbourhoods, organizations,and the internet blue to recognize childrens sacrifices andsay thank you.
  • On November 19, the day before National Child Day/World Childrens Day, UNICEF Canada will be hosting a virtual Youth Activism Summit , bringing together young people, partners, adult influencers and decision-makers.

Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young people 'tip of the iceberg' - UNICEF

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
UN, ADHD, UNICEF, WHO, Instagram, Friends, Evaluation, IHME, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Lists of diseases, Health, Pain, Depression, Gallup, Institute, Adolescence, World Health Organization, Population, Caregiver, Suicide, Twitter, Disability, Death, School, Gaps, The State of the World's Children, Ageing, Child, Private sector, Prevalence, First Nations in Ontario, World, Mental health, London, Conduct disorder, COVID-19, Recreation, Facebook, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Intellectual disability, Global Burden of Disease Study, Telephone, Bipolar disorder, United Nations, UNICEF Canada, Government, Anxiety, Autism, Schizophrenia, Education, Animal, Residential care, Pharmaceutical industry

Meanwhile, wide gaps persist between mental health needs and mental health funding.

Key Points: 
  • Meanwhile, wide gaps persist between mental health needs and mental health funding.
  • The report finds that about 2 per cent of government health budgets are allocated to mental health spending globally.
  • In Canada, nearly two-thirds of youth polled by UNICEF Canada said the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health.
  • As COVID-19 heads into its third year, the impact on children and young people's mental health and well-being continues to weigh heavily.

BMO Commits $100,000 to Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Storm, BMO, Tropical cyclone, Good, Commercial bank, Life, Retail, Bank of Montreal, UNICEF Canada, Region, Tropical Storm Grace, Bank, Mischler Financial Group, BMO Capital Markets, Organization, Canadian Red Cross, Eastern Ontario, Cryptocurrency

TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2021 /CNW/ -BMO Financial Group today announced a donation of $100,000 to support organizations providing relief and recovery efforts in Haiti following thedevastating earthquake on August 14 and Tropical Storm Grace that swept into Haiti on Monday.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2021 /CNW/ -BMO Financial Group today announced a donation of $100,000 to support organizations providing relief and recovery efforts in Haiti following thedevastating earthquake on August 14 and Tropical Storm Grace that swept into Haiti on Monday.
  • "All of us at BMO stand with the people of Haiti as they deal with the tragic aftermath of the weekend earthquake and current Tropical Storm Grace that have struck the island nation," said Vittorio Pellegrino, Regional President, Personal Banking, Quebec and Eastern Ontario, Bank of Montreal.
  • Those wishing to support Haiti relief efforts can visit: the Canadian Red Cross and UNICEF Canada .
  • Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, inNorth America.