Charity


LIFT Investments: An Innovative Non Profit Initiative

LIFT Investments: An Innovative Non Profit Initiative

On Wednesday, May 9, Toronto young professionals were treated to an informative and social evening at Grace Restaurant hosted by LIFT Investments, a new non-profit social investment fund. After holding its first-ever spring fundraiser in New York City, LIFT Investments...
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Charity Spotlight: Kids Up Front

It's pretty obvious that most sporting events that are announced as a "sell-out crowd" doesn't exactly mean that there aren't any unoccupied seats. Kids Up Front is a notable non-profit that's dedicated to putting underprivileged youth in seats that aren't used by season ticket holders and as a result of last-minute cancellations
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Running for a Cause in Calgary

Calgarians are blessed with a city that boasts so many opportunities to get outside and exercise in some of the country's most coveted natural landscapes. Calgary's Run for Water on September 8th capitalizes on this unique advantage while raising much-needed funds for clean water in the under-developed world
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Event Recap: Wearelse Spring Fashion Benefit

The Wearelse charity event for the BC Women’s and Children’s Hospital Foundation brought together Vancouver's most stylish YPs for a night of fashion and fundraising. Here's what went down
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TOMS and World Vision Present One Day Without Shoes

Since the company launched in 2006, TOMS has provided over 600,000 pairs of shoes to children without proper footwear in under-developed and developing countries. On April 10, they're doing even more than that
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Charity Spotlight: BeCause (United Way)

The United Way of Calgary has been hard at work engaging young professionals in its various initiatives and campaigns. The end result is BeCause, a rebranded identity solely dedicated to future leaders with the aim of giving, volunteering and participating in one's community
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UEnd:poverty Redefines Gift Giving

Rather than purchasing an obligatory gift that will potentially end up sitting on a shelf or, UEnd:poverty empowers young professionals to give a new kind of gift – one that helps eradicate extreme poverty and make a difference in the world. Learn more about how you next gift can be one that keeps on giving
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Your Notable Self in 2012: Charity Life

Giving back to one's community and helping those less fortunate should be an integral part of the young professional lifestyle. Not only will you be benefitting the greater good of society, but you could also develop strong social and business relationships when actively participating in charity events and initiatives
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