Telus launches new charitable foundation to offer a hand to vulnerable Canadian youth

Record donationVANCOUVER - Telus is donating $120 million to kick start a new independent charitable organization mandated to address the social and economic challenges facing Canada’s disadvantaged youth.According to president and CEO Darren Entwistle, the Telus Friendly Future Foundation will provide funding grants to “often overlooked” grassroots charities that help young Canadians build digital literacy skills, provide basic healthcare and mental health support to the homeless, and open up essential educational opportunities.“At Telus, we believe that the challenges faced by vulnerable Canadian youth are unacceptable, which is why we are increasing our support of this important group,” said Entwistle, in...