HALIFAX, Nova Scotia,
April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Donations will support
youth-focused organizations driving positive change in their
communities
In celebration of its 150th birthday, RBC announced a
$5.5-million investment to
communities across Canada,
the United States, the
United Kingdom and the
Caribbean. The donations will be
directed to youth-focused organizations committed to helping young
people and their communities thrive.
"RBC is honoured to have served and supported our clients, their
families and their businesses, in communities around the globe, for
the past 150 years," said Dave
McKay, President and Chief Executive Officer, RBC. "To
celebrate our shared history, we're giving back to our communities,
in line with our RBC Future Launch program, and engaging youth to
help drive positive change for future generations."
As part of this initiative, RBC and the RBC Foundation will be
donating funds towards organizations that focus on programs and
services for young people, including education, skills development,
health, wellness, employment and more. The charitable partners
receiving financial support include:
- Canada: Community Foundations of Canada
- U.S.: DoSomething.org
- U.K.: Prince's Trust
- Caribbean: Trinidad and Tobago: YMCA and Cayman Islands: Feed our Future. Additional
donations to the Bahamas and
Barbados will be announced in the
upcoming weeks ahead.
"Today's announcement further reinforces our continued
investment in youth and the critical role social enterprises play
in helping deliver that support where it's needed most," concluded
Mr. McKay.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a
global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led
approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from
the 84,000+ employees who bring our vision, values and strategy to
life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As
Canada's biggest bank, and one of
the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a
diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing
exceptional experiences to our 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 33 other countries. Learn
more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives
through donations, community investments and employee volunteer
activities. See how at rbc.com/community-sustainability.
Media Contact:
Michelle Yao
RBC Communications
647-618-3792
michelle.yao@rbc.com