Philanthropist David Amiel on leading by example, promoting diversity, and volunteer leadership Sarah Fletcher June 6, 2022 5194 “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...
Can we solve the challenge of homelessness? Sam Watts May 15, 2022 1604 Think Philanthropically I am frequently asked to explain why people who find themselves experiencing homelessness often remain homeless for extended periods of time. Why does the challenge of chronic homel...
“It’s been a wonderful ride.” – Harvey Levenson Sarah Fletcher May 8, 2022 3535 The Chair of the Board of the JGH Foundation reflects on a lifetime of philanthropy Harvey Levenson’s commitment to philanthropy dates to the time he was a McGill student in the early 1960s. Back then, he serv...
Art By The Water Exhibit & Sale at the Beaconsfield Yacht Club Aud'rey Riley April 22, 2022 2344 The 13th Art By The Water Exhibit and Sale ‘is back’. The artists have a passion for the arts and would like to invite and welcome everyone to the historic and charming Beaconsfield Yacht Club on April 30 and M...
Help Now – But Let’s Help Later Too Sam Watts April 15, 2022 2442 Think Philanthropically The invasion of Ukraine, the destruction of many of its residential areas, and the displacement of million of its citizens raises a number of very important questions around our North...
Crowdfunding – Opportunity or Danger? Sam Watts March 26, 2022 1422 Think Philanthropically Recent events have caused everyone to become more aware of the phenomenon of crowdfunding. Many of us participate in giving to people outside standard philanthropic channels. This c...
Low-income families: Bills are piling up Nicolas Carpentier Sun Youth Communications Department March 20, 2022 1431 Echoes of Sun Youth The cold waves that have been raging in recent weeks have caused a record of electricity consumption, according to Hydro-Québec. As a result, additional heating costs will be added to a pil...
Gifts of insurance benefit charities and are useful for tax and estate planning Kathy Assayag JCF Executive Director March 16, 2022 1952 Each year, millions of Canadians make donations of cash, marketable securities and property to the charities they care about. Many of them are left wishing they could do more. Donating a Life Insurance poli...
Big dreams for a revitalized Lachine Hospital Tara Simonetta Mann March 15, 2022 2088 A new partnership will help Lachine Hospital raise funds for cutting-edge medical equipment. The Lachine Hospital Foundation has integrated with the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation to Dream Bi...
“The ability to take risks in research is critical to advancing knowledge” Sarah Fletcher March 14, 2022 3945 Meet Dr. Stephen Robbins, the new Director of Research at the JGH’s Lady Davis Institute with a bold vision As the recently appointed Director of Research at the Jewish General Hospital’s Lady Davis Institute...
