The Giving Season – an alternative way to give Sam Watts December 18, 2022 1082 Think Philanthropically I want to take this opportunity to wish the readers of this column a very wonderful holiday season. I also want to thank all of you for your commitment to supporting the many important...
The largest and most impactful humanitarian assistance at the MUHC Atie Waxman December 17, 2022 1281 In 1991, in memory of a great humanitarian and through generous donations from the Howick Family, the Cedars Humanitarian Fund was endowed as the Wilfrid Howick Humanitarian Fund. Through this fund, the Cedars ...
Charitable Remainder Trust, a valuable giving option Kathy Assayag JCF Executive Director December 16, 2022 915 A CRT can enable a donation in the present and also provide an annual income Have you been thinking of making a meaningful donation to a cause close to your heart but wonder if you may need to rely on the inco...
Gifts that make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families The Montrealer December 15, 2022 658 For those looking to step away from material gifts this holiday season, World Vision Canada has an array of charitable gifts to choose from that help make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and fa...
Montrealer Paul Marchand believes in the power of giving back Tara Simonetta Mann December 13, 2022 1780 Paul Marchand is a lifelong Montrealer and strong believer in the power of giving back. Throughout his life, he has dedicated countless hours to supporting the community, and the octogenarian has shown no sign ...
More Than a Donor – Become an Agent of Change Sam Watts November 21, 2022 1354 Think Philanthropically Many of us equate philanthropy with giving. However, accelerated societal change requires more than casual donations of cash or even large, one-time bequests. What if we were to see our...
Simon Chang brings positive change to Montrealers Wendy Singer November 16, 2022 2400 Simon Chang is a warm, vivacious man with a heart of gold and an innate ability to connect with just about anyone. When he enters a room, you know he has arrived, and he will leave having put a smile on everyon...
The case for support of Arts and Culture Sam Watts October 19, 2022 1176 Think Philanthropically “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” - Pablo Picasso Since March 2020 hundreds of carefully planned artistic exhibits and cultural events have been cancelled. Muse...
Donors are making the Jewish General Hospital a world leader in radiation therapy of rectal cancer Don Sancton October 7, 2022 3468 JGH Foundation funding kickstarted a study showing that targeted radiation therapy can prevent the need for bowel surgery for patients with early rectal cancer. Dr. Té Vuong is on a mission to prove that rectal...
From Disaster Relief to Community Transformation Sam Watts September 15, 2022 832 Think Philanthropically What happens when we try to do the right thing the wrong way? Often we do not achieve the result we are aiming for. This is a very common philanthropic problem. Community-based non-prof...
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