Rogers family to donate $60 million to charities assisting Canadians affected by COVID-19
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 2:25PM
Nicole Batac in Breaking news, COVID-19, News, Press release, Public service, Rogers, donation

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The Rogers family hopes to lend some assistance to Canadians deeply affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. And just in time for Rogers Communications 60th anniversary, the family will be donating $60 million to different charities across Canada, with the promise that all the money will be given this year so they can "make as immediate an impact as possible."

The donations will be given to organizations like Food Banks of Canada, Salvation Army, Women's Shelters Canada, and Children's Aid Foundation, among others.

"Our father, the late Ted Rogers, was a proud Canadian. He always worked to make Canada better and make our communities stronger," said Melinda Rogers-Hixon, deputy chair of Rogers Communications. "With our mother, Loretta, Lisa, Edward, Martha, and I as well as our families are committed through this donation to organizations supporting those living with food insecurity, homelessness, domestic violence, and at-risk children and youth."

Source: Rogers

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