TORONTO – Rogers Communications announced today over 70 registered charities and non-profits have been awarded its 2022 Ted Rogers Community Grants.
“The Community Grants program supports youth aged 15-29 in the areas of education, digital literacy, health, sport, and entrepreneurship,” a press release says.
This year, the funding will help over 50,000 youth in 250 Canadian communities.
“We are proud to partner with local organizations to help young Canadians reach their full potential,” said Tony Staffieri, president and CEO of Rogers, in the release. “Our youth are the future, and we need to do everything we can to give them the best start in life.”
“NII Explore believes that STEM education is for everyone—and that’s why we are thrilled to be partnering with Rogers to bring high-quality STEM education to communities in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties,” said Phillip Craig, director, NII Explore in Port Elgin, Ontario. “With the support of the Ted Rogers Community Grant, NII Explore will be able to bring the latest technologies to rural students, helping prepare them for the workforce of tomorrow.”
“Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association is grateful to Ted Rogers Community Grant for their donation in support of CIWA’s Youth Mentorship for Immigrant Girls,” said Paula Calderon, CEO of Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association in Alberta.
“The project will support the settlement and integration of immigrant girls between the ages of 14 to 21 in school and community while focusing on enhancing their cross-cultural understanding and career readiness. We believe that when young people feel inspired and empowered, they are motivated to seek out and pursue growth opportunities that ensure career readiness and success.”
Rogers invests $5 million each year on educational opportunities for youth through the Ted Rogers Community Grants and Ted Rogers Scholarships programs and has contributed over $10 million over the past decade through the Jays Care Foundation to help youth access sports programming, the press release says.
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