Giving Back to Our Communities

Each year, we invite our employees to nominate a Canadian charity that holds personal significance to them for a $5,000 grant to support their work. In 2025, we were proud to award 50 Give for Good grants to organizations nationwide that deliver critical services to those in need. These grants are administered under the auspices of our charitable owner, Benefact Trust.

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The 2025 Give for Good Recipients are:

“I grew up watching people from all walks of life come together at the Tzu Chi Foundation to give back through meal programs, education, and disaster relief support. One of my favourite memories as a child is collecting milk bags with my family, knowing they’d be turned into polyester fibers and woven into durable blankets for those in need. I’m proud that Ecclesiastical can support this compassionate organization.”

— Sabina Chang, Director of Process & Data Operations

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MargaretsHouse

“We were delighted to have the opportunity to present a Give for Good grant to Margaret’s House. Getting to meet the incredible people behind the organization and hear how they prepare 100+ meals for community members each day was inspiring. They were elated to receive this donation which will help them purchase new kitchen equipment and reach even more people.”

— Lisa Symonds, Senior Operations Associate & Debbie LaVoie, Underwriter

“I was so pleased to present Making Changes Employment with this grant to support their Dress for Success program that offers low-income women who are often escaping domestic violence free interview training and professional clothing to help them find gainful employment. I was able to bring my mother with me who was a longtime volunteer with the organization, they were extremely grateful for the donation, and I am confident the funds will go to good use.”

— Zachary Wollmann, Underwriter

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Easter-Seals

“Easter Seals BC/Yukon is a remarkable organization that provides vital programs and services to support people with diverse abilities in building independence, confidence, and meaningful connections. I was delighted that my nomination of Easter Seals BC/Yukon was selected as part of the Give for Good program. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that our support will contribute to their ongoing efforts to foster inclusion and empower the communities they serve.”

— Aleksei Kurdakov, Underwriting Associate

The 2024 Give for Good Recipients are:

“I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to present this cheque to Epilepsy Toronto and to have met the incredible people behind the organization. Visiting the organization and hearing people’s stories reaffirms the importance of their work and the value of our donation.”

— Amanda Smith, Business Associate

“What an incredible feeling to ‘Give for Good’.” Alexandra Park Community Centre is truly a unique place where members of the community who grew up here are now running the centre. They are dedicated to enriching the lives of everyone in the community and their logo, a tree with vast roots, expresses their profound history and impact.”

— Mary McGolrick, Senior Underwriter

“Melly's Workplace and Interactive Development Program is an individualized, immersive job-training experience built for the life-long learning and development of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to foster greater inclusion in the workforce. The cafe is near my home, and we visit it often. It is an amazing place full of wonderful people!”

— James Choleras, Senior Claims Specialist

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