TELUS and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
have supported more than 9,000 charitable programs through its
Community Boards, granting over $6
million annually
VANCOUVER, BC, July 23,
2024 /CNW/ - TELUS is proud to announce a major
milestone in charitable giving in Canada, with TELUS' Community Board program
reaching $100 million in donations to
local charities across the country. Funded by the TELUS Friendly
Future Foundation®, TELUS' Canadian Community Boards are
composed of local business and community leaders and are empowered
to make decisions about where charitable grants are best allocated
based on need and maximum impact. As youth-serving organizations
struggle to keep up with the demand for their services, and with
the number of Canadians making charitable donations on the decline
for the eleventh consecutive year, TELUS Community Board grants
have remained an important source of funding for grassroots
charities nationwide for over two decades. Each year, over
$6 million in grants, made possible
by TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, are contributed to support
grassroots community-based health and education programs that help
Canadian youth and their families thrive.
"With a legacy of giving back that spans over two decades,
reaching this $100 million milestone
is a true testament to our long standing commitment to creating a
friendlier future for Canadians in need," said Jill Schnarr, Chief Social Innovation,
Communications & Brand Officer,
TELUS. "Since 2005, our Community Boards have been driving positive
change, and social impact, together with our charitable partners
across the country, supporting everything from volunteer-based
mentorship programs, enabling access to mental health services, to
the development of safe and healthy community spaces for youth
experiencing homelessness. This milestone is not just a celebration
of our past efforts but a commitment to continue investing in the
health and well-being of our communities and youth across the
country."
With 13 Community Boards across Canada, TELUS is continuing to expand into new
communities, providing even more youth with new opportunities that
help facilitate life-changing connections, nurture a sense of
belonging, and empower them to thrive. Over the past two years
alone, TELUS has expanded the geographical area of eight of its
Community Boards including, Interior and Northern B.C.,
Vancouver and Coastal,
Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Edmonton and Northern Alberta, Calgary and Southern
Alberta, Ottawa and
Eastern Ontario, Barrie and
Central Ontario, and Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
"As a longstanding partner for the past 13 years, we couldn't be
happier for TELUS reaching this significant milestone. It's a
testament to the incredible work their Community Boards do in
communities across Canada." said
Jennifer Appleby, Executive
Director, Best Buddies. "The support we've received over the years
from TELUS has had such a long-lasting positive impact, including
supporting our Friendship program and our Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Mental Health Virtual Network. We
look forward to celebrating their next milestone, as well as
continuing our partnership for years to come."
To apply for a TELUS Community Board grant, organizations must
be a Canadian registered charity and meet the eligibility funding
criteria requirements, including support for youth, up to age 29,
experiencing health or education barriers that inhibit their
ability to reach their full potential. With the next round of
funding opening on August 27 and
closing October 8, local charities
are encouraged to visit friendlyfuture.com/communityboards to learn
more and submit an application.
Individuals and organizations across Canada are invited to partner with TELUS and
TELUS Friendly Future Foundation in support of grassroots charities
nationwide and our efforts to help address the ongoing and urgent
needs facing underserved youth. Visit friendlyfuture.com/donate to
give.
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading
communications technology company with more than $20 billion in annual revenue and over 19 million
customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice,
television, entertainment, video, and security. Our social purpose
is to leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to
drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Our
longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every
aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer
service excellence and loyalty. The numerous, sustained accolades
TELUS has earned over the years from independent, industry-leading
network insight firms showcase the strength and speed of TELUS'
global-leading networks, reinforcing our commitment to provide
Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to
the people, resources and information that make our lives
better.
Operating in 32 countries around the world, TELUS Digital
Experience (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer
experience innovator that designs, builds, and delivers
next-generation solutions, including AI and content moderation, for
global and disruptive brands across strategic industry verticals,
including tech and games, communications and media, eCommerce and
fintech, banking, financial services and insurance, healthcare, and
others.
TELUS Health is a global healthcare leader, which provides
employee and family primary and preventive healthcare and wellbeing
solutions. Our TELUS team, along with our 100,000 health
professionals, are leveraging the combination of TELUS' strong
digital and data analytics capabilities with our unsurpassed client
service to dramatically improve remedial, preventive and mental
health outcomes covering nearly 72 million lives, and growing,
around the world. As the largest provider of digital solutions and
digital insights of its kind, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer
Goods enables efficient and sustainable production from seed to
store, helping improve the safety and quality of food and other
goods in a way that is traceable to end consumers.
Driven by our determination and vision to connect all citizens
for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give
where we live has inspired TELUS and our team to contribute
$1.7 billion, including 2.2 million
days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and
unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company
in the world. Together, let's make the future friendly.
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TELUS Public Relations
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SOURCE TELUS Communications Inc.