Donation of $60,000 will be
doubled thanks to federal matching
GUELPH,
ON, March 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Co-operators
announces a donation of $50,000 to
the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal to
support the immediate needs of those most affected by the crisis in
Ukraine.
"All of us at Co-operators are deeply concerned with the
devastating humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, and the severe global impacts," said
Rob Wesseling, CEO of Co-operators.
"As a purpose-driven organization, we have a responsibility to take
immediate and direct action to provide aid to those on the ground
and encourage fellow Canadians to support this urgent and serious
cause."
Supporting women-led co-operatives
Co-operators also donated $10,000
through Canada Helps to the Co-operative Development
Foundation of Canada, to support
women-led co-operatives on the ground in Ukraine as they recover from the devastation
to local communities and economies Those wanting to support
relief efforts are encouraged to donate to the Canadian Red Cross
online at www.redcross.ca.
Money raised will enable the Red Cross to respond to
humanitarian needs such as preparedness, immediate and ongoing
relief efforts, long-term recovery, resiliency, and supporting
displaced populations, both in Ukraine and surrounding countries.
About Co-operators General Insurance
Company
Co-operators is a leading Canadian financial
services co-operative, offering multi-line insurance and investment
products, services, and personalized advice to help Canadians build
their financial strength and security. The company has more
than $61.5 billion in assets under administration.
Co-operators has been providing trusted guidance to Canadians for
the past 76 years. The organization is well known for its community
involvement and its commitment to sustainability. Achieving carbon
neutral equivalency in 2020, the organization is committed to
net-zero emissions in its operations and investments by 2040, and
2050, respectively. Co-operators is also ranked as a Corporate
Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizen in Canada and is
listed among the Best Employers in Canada by Kincentric.
For more information, please
visit: www.cooperators.ca.
SOURCE The Co-operators Group Limited