TORONTO – Rogers Communications this week announced it has awarded Ted Rogers Community Grants to 42 youth organizations.
“Through programs in innovation, entrepreneurship, mentorship and community leadership, these organizations are providing critical supports to youth across the country by fostering pride, building confidence and helping young people achieve their highest potential,” reads the release. The organizations work with youth in grades 7 to 12.
Since 2017, Rogers has awarded such grants to 300 youth organizations across the country, and $6.5 million in Ted Rogers Scholarships to 1,400 Canadian youth attending post-secondary education. Many scholarship recipients were nominated by community grant partners and 75% of community recipients from the Class of 2020 were members of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) communities, reads the company’s announcement.
“Every year, but this year in particular, NGOs and charities are working hard to meet the needs of residents across our communities,” said Joe Natale, president and CEO, in the release. “We’re very proud to work in partnership with these groups through our Ted Rogers Community Grants program, helping ensure that the next generation of rising leaders see a more leveled playing field as they reach their ambitions and full potential.”
“Statistics Canada reports that although 94% of Black Canadian youth would like to pursue a university degree, only 60% believe they actually will. This year, Rogers is working in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Toronto to help launch a new program for Black youth that connects them with mentors and helps overcome barriers preventing these talented youth from achieving their dreams,” adds the release.
“While barriers for youth existed long before the pandemic, today’s generation of young people are walking into a very different set of challenges, but also opportunities, than ever before,” said Sevaun Palvetzian, who leads communications and corporate responsibility for Rogers. “Through our Ted Rogers Community Grants, our Ted Rogers Scholarships and other community support efforts across our company, we’re proud to angel invest in young people – who will reimagine what a new possible looks like.”
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