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A Dozen Do-ers of Good: Announcing Citizens Bank's Shared Interest Award Winners
A Dozen Do-ers of Good: Announcing Citizens Bank's Shared Interest Award Winners
Published 03-08-06
Submitted by Citizens Bank
Recipients of Shared Interest awards and grant amounts for 2005 (awarded in 2006) are:
Canuck Place $ 32,024.06
Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development $ 30,338.59
Centre for Social Justice $ 20,466.51
Osoyoos Desert Society $ 19,503.38
Second Harvest $ 18,781.03
Light Up the World Foundation $ 18,299.46
Canadian Hunger Foundation $ 18,058.68
Co-Development Canada $ 17,095.55
Yukon Conservation Society $ 16,373.21
Romero House $ 15,169.29
The Redwood $ 11,316.77
Calgary Urban Project Society $ 7,223.47
Total: $224,650.00
"We're privileged that the growth of Citizens Bank and the personal commitment of our members have given us the opportunity to recognize these twelve diverse organizations," says Citizens Bank acting CEO Terry Wong . "Our unique Shared Interest program not only applauds the value of their contributions to communities and the environment, it also allows us to align our financial support with the direction our members and employees have given us."
The range of Shared Interest recipients reflects the design of the program, which every year provides grants to organizations in the categories of: community and family health; environment; economic self-reliance; and human rights and international co-operation. The fund represents four per cent of the Bank's pre-tax profits, as well as a ten-cent contribution made by the Bank for every Shared Interest VISA cardholder transaction. Not-for-profits are nominated by employees and bank members, finalists are chosen by a selection committee and the membership is invited to vote for the organization of their choice. The fund is then divided among the finalists based on the percentage of votes they receive.
"Through Shared Interest, we have an opportunity to shine the light on a variety of worthy causes that often go unrecognized," says Wong. "It's a point of pride with the members of Citizens Bank--to be able to cast a vote and have a say in a better world."
Learn more at www.citizensbank.ca/sharedinterest
Shared Interest Grant recipients for 2005
Canuck Place Children's Hospice offers personalized, professional care to children facing life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Contact: Elaine Evans, Director, Annual Giving
Canuck Place 604.646.1343 www.canuckplace.org
Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development emphasizes sustainable energy solutions through education.
Contact: Nancy Hammer, Director of Development
Pembina Institute 403.269.3344 ext.111 www.pembina.org
Centre for Social Justice is dedicated to narrowing the gap in income, wealth and power in Canada.
Contact: David Langille, Director
CSJ 416.927.0777 ext.225 www.socialjustice.org
Osoyoos Desert Society aims to protect the Okanagan Valley's Antelope-brush habitat through education programs and habitat restoration activities.
Contact: Joanne Muirhead
Osoyoos Desert Society 877.899.0897 www.desert.org
Second Harvest distributes donated fresh food to agencies feeding socially and economically disadvantaged men, women and children in the Greater Toronto area.
Contact: Rachel Agnoluzzi, Manager of Development
Second Harvest 416.408.2594 www.secondharvest.ca
Based in Calgary, Light Up the World Foundation uses solar-powered technologies to bring affordable, safe and environmentally-responsible lighting to communities in the developing world.
Contact: Ken Robertson, Executive Director
Light Up the World Foundation 403.210.8566 www.lutw.org
Canadian Hunger Foundation, based in Ottawa, has helped bring food, water, energy and self-reliance to poor rural communities in the developing world.
Contact: Janet Carter, Manager of Fundraising
CHF 613.237.0180 ext. 214 www.chf-partners.ca
CoDevelopment Canada promotes social change in Latin America and global education at home in Canada.
Contact: Wendy Morrison, Administrative Director
CoDevelopment Canada 604.708.1495 ext.112 www.codev.org
Yukon Conservation Society encourages the conservation of Yukon wilderness, wildlife and natural resources.
Contact: Shirley Roburn, Executive Director
Yukon Conservation Society 867.668.5678 www.yukonconservation.org
Toronto Refugee Community Non-Profit Homes & Services (Romero House), helps newly arrived refugees to integrate more effectively into Canadian society.
Contact: Barbara Reid, Administrator
Romero House www.romerhouse.org
The Redwood is an Ontario-based haven for women and children escaping from domestic violence.
Contact: Anne-Marie Gardner www.therewood.com
The Redwood 416.533.9372
Calgary Urban Project Society has helped thousands of struggling Calgarians to move out of poverty by providing support for employment, housing, health care and education.
Contact: Carlene Donnelly
CUPS 403-221-8782 www.cupshealthcentre.com
Citizens Bank is the only bank in Canada with an Ethical Policy that publicly states its position on eight key social and environmental issues. Wholly owned by Vancity Savings Credit Union, Citizens Bank offers 24 hour, seven-days-a-week service through the Internet and telephone. Since 1997, Citizens Bank has contributed over $1 million in Shared Interest grants to worthy not-for-profit organizations.
