TORONTO — Rogers Communications announced today it has awarded Ted Rogers Community Grants to 90 Canadian organizations across 40 communities that provide critical support programs in education, skills training, mentorship, job skills and community leadership to help young people achieve their highest potential.
“With more funding across more communities this year than ever before, Rogers is proud to have awarded nearly 400 Ted Rogers Community Grants since launching the program in 2017,” a press release reads.
Rogers has expanded its grant criteria to include funding for programs that support older youth in their 20s who faced educational and employment challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, explains the release.
“As Canada continues to recover from the pandemic, empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators is critical to ensuring our country’s bright economic future for years to come,” said Joe Natale, president and CEO of Rogers, in the press release.
“We are proud to work alongside our 2021-2022 Ted Rogers Community Grant partners across the country to help young people discover and achieve their full potential. Investing in Generation Possible today will make Canada stronger tomorrow,” he said.
Ted Rogers Community Grants were awarded in British Columbia, the Prairie provinces, Southwestern Ontario, Eastern Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Please see the individual press releases for details of each regional announcement.
“There are some investments that are guaranteed a high rate of return. Through our Ted Rogers Community Grants we’re pleased to partner with community organizations across Canada to help enable their incredible work,” said Sevaun Palvetzian, chief communications officer and lead for corporate responsibility at Rogers.
“As young people focus on getting back to school and entering the workforce, we’re proud to support these community organizations working tirelessly to ensure that thousands of young Canadians, including equity-seeking and underserved youth, have their success enabled with support and resources.”
