Rogers will help over 50,000 young people through 2022 Community Grant Program, Canadian Business Journal

TORONTO, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications today announced that it has awarded the 2022 Ted Rogers Community Grants to more than 70 registered charities and nonprofits. The Community Grants program will help young people aged 15 to 29 in the areas of education, digital literacy, health, sports and entrepreneurship.

Tony Stafieri, President and CEO of Rogers Communications, said: “Our young people are the future and we need to do everything we can to give them the best start in life.”

Since 2017, Rogers has awarded hundreds of Ted Rogers Community Grants to programs that help deserving young people. This year, the recipient organization will help her over 50,000 young people in 250 communities nationwide.

Rogers invests $5 million annually to provide educational opportunities for Canadian youth through community grants, Ted Rogers Scholarships and more. He has also donated over $10 million over the past decade to create access to youth sports programming through the Jays Care Foundation.

See here for a complete list of recipients across Canada.

Partner quote:
“The Calgary Association of Immigrant Women is grateful to the Ted Rogers Community Grant for a donation to support CIWA’s youth mentorship for immigrant girls. It focuses on helping young people settle and integrate into their communities and communities, while enhancing their cross-cultural understanding and career readiness.When young people feel inspired and empowered , we believe they will seek out and pursue growth opportunities that guarantee career readiness and success.”

• Paula Calderon, CEO, Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association, Alberta

“Choices for Youth is grateful to have been selected as a 2022 Ted Rogers Community Grant recipient. For more than 30 years, Choices for You has changed the lives of young people in our community. has immense potential and we believe that with the right support, we can reach our goals.This funding will help vulnerable young people find stable housing, We support our mission to ensure jobs and education.”

• Jessica van Bussel, Fund Development and Communications Officer, Youth for Use, St. John’s, Newfoundland

“NII Explore believes STEM education is for everyone, so we are pleased to partner with Rogers to bring high quality STEM education to communities in Bruce, Gray and Huron counties.” With the help of the Ted Rogers Community Grant, NII Explore will be able to bring the latest technology to rural students to help prepare them for tomorrow’s workforce.”

• Phillip Craig, NII Explore Director, Port Elgin, Ontario

“NPower Canada is honored to have been selected as one of the recipients of the Ted Rogers Community Grant 2022. With Rogers’ support, NPower Canada will help 800 underserved young people across the GTA. can provide in-demand technical training, professional development and placement support to help them launch meaningful and sustainable careers in the digital sector. We can provide access to employment for young Canadian job seekers and work towards a more equitable society.”

• Julia Blackburn, CEO, NPower Canada

“The Ted Rogers Community Grant will allow us to offer the Leaders 4 Life program for one year. is a 24/7 leadership training program for young people that supports the development of critical soft skills and encourages young people to set, reach and achieve goals. Prepare to overcome life’s obstacles and thank Rogers for his continued support of BGC Ottawa.”

• Medin Admasu, Chief Program Officer, BGC Ottawa

“Éducaide is fortunate to be supported by Ted Rogers Community Grants for our new project, The Hubble Journey. Thank you for recognizing the importance of allowing us to actively participate in. This generous donation will allow us to continue taking direct action on the ground and making a difference for vulnerable teenagers. increase.”

• Mélanie Kéroack, Directrice Générale and Éducaide au Québec

About Rogers Communications
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