TELUS Vancouver Community Board expands to Coastal communities, helping connect more youth to a world of opportunities
March 07 2022 - 9:00AM
Today, the TELUS Vancouver Community Board announced it is
expanding to include Vancouver Coastal communities, formally
changing its name to the TELUS Vancouver and Coastal Community
Board. This expansion will support 36 communities across Vancouver,
the Sunshine Coast and Sea to Sky corridor, including Squamish,
Whistler, Gibsons and Sechelt, with boundaries encompassing Hope up
to Pemberton, and over to Powell River. As a result, we will be
able to provide more Canadian youth with access to the resources
they need to learn, be creative, make connections, and stay
healthy, opening up new opportunities for them to thrive. TELUS’
Community Boards have a longstanding history of being there for
customers and communities in the face of adversity. Since 2005, the
TELUS Vancouver and Coastal Community Board has donated $12.8
million to 1,040 grassroots projects, charities and organizations.
“A new year marks a new chapter for our Community
Board, and we’re pleased to begin the new year with this exciting
expansion announcement. The TELUS Vancouver and Coastal Community
Board will now be able to support the growing opportunities and
interests of many more grassroots organizations across these
municipalities,” said Christina Anthony, Board Chair of the TELUS
Vancouver and Coastal Community Board. “With an environment that is
ever-challenging, it’s important we are delivering resources to
those who need it most. We are looking forward to working with the
local organizations in the Sunshine Coast and Sea to Sky
communities, in addition to the outstanding community organizations
we’ll continue to support in Vancouver.”
In 2021, the TELUS Vancouver and Coastal Community
Board donated over $800,000 in grants to 51 local charities making
an incredible difference in their communities, including:
- BeaYOUtiful Foundation, helping provide 400 young girls across
Greater Vancouver with access to a six-week virtual mental health
conference to build their self-worth and confidence.
- Dan’s Legacy, providing youth with virtual counseling, mental
health support and resources to stay safe and healthy during the
COVID-19 crisis.
- Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver, helping support the
development of a safe and healthy community play space for families
and children.
Through the TELUS Community Boards, TELUS Friendly
Future Foundation® funds more than 500 charities annually,
supporting grassroots and charitable initiatives that offer health
or education programs that help youth thrive in a digital world.
Since 2005, TELUS and its 13 Canadian Community Boards have enabled
$87 million in cash donation support to over 7,100 charitable
programs across the country, supporting youth, ultimately helping
them thrive in a digital world.
In B.C. alone, TELUS, our team members and retirees
have provided over $250 million in cash, in-kind contributions,
time and programs and volunteered 7 million hours to charities and
community organizations since 2000.
To apply for a TELUS Community Board grant,
organizations must be a Canadian registered charity and meet the
eligibility funding criteria requirements. The funding deadline for
this quarter is March 18, 2022. Local charities in Vancouver,
Squamish, Whistler, Gibsons and Sechelt can visit
friendlyfuture.com to learn more and submit an application.
About
TELUSTELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading
communications technology company with $17 billion in annual
revenue and 17 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.
TELUS Health is Canada’s leader in digital health
technology, improving access to health and wellness services and
revolutionizing the flow of health information across the continuum
of care. TELUS Agriculture provides innovative digital solutions
throughout the agriculture value chain, supporting better food
outcomes from improved agri-business data insights and processes.
TELUS International (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital
customer experience innovator that designs, builds, and delivers
next-generation solutions, including AI and content management, for
global and disruptive brands across high-growth industry verticals,
including tech and games, communications and media, ecommerce and
FinTech, healthcare, and travel and hospitality. TELUS and TELUS
International operate in 25+ countries around the world.
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, our team
members and retirees to contribute more than $900 million in cash,
in-kind contributions, time and programs and 1.8 million days of
volunteerism 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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