New Telus-sponsored boards to donate $500,000 a year to local charities

CALGARY - Community initiatives in Calgary will receive an additional $500,000 boost from Telus each year thanks to the new Telus Calgary Community Board. The Telus Calgary Community Board was announced today as part of a national philanthropic program that includes seven Telus Community Boards across Canada, said CEO Darren Entwistle. Charitable organizations are invited to apply for up to $20,000 in one-time funding for projects in the areas of health and wellness, education and sport, and arts and culture, with a focus on young Canadians and the innovative use of technology for the betterment of life in our communities....