Gifts that make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families The Montrealer December 15, 2022 875 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 2254 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 1644 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 2907 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 1468 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 4284 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 1118 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...
The challenges of leadership in the non-profit sector Sam Watts August 17, 2022 1537 Think Philanthropically “People are yearning to be asked to use the full measure of their potential for something they care about.” - Dan Pallotta The quote by Dan Pallotta hints at an aspirational idea that ou...
Make the most of your gift – consider donating marketable securities Kathy Assayag JCF Executive Director June 11, 2022 1049 It is rare that our tax laws include rules that we can actually get excited about. The treatment of the donation of Marketable Securities is one such rule. Why Marketable Securities? Generally, when a donor don...
Philanthropist David Amiel on leading by example, promoting diversity, and volunteer leadership Sarah Fletcher June 6, 2022 5029 “Why do I give? The short answer is because of my kids,” philanthropist David Amiel, Vice-Chair of the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) Foundation, said simply. “I want to lead by example and show them that volun...
