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iA Financial Group returns with the 8th edition of its philanthropic contest, awarding $500,000 in donations, the four winning organizations will be awarded $100,000 each.
iA Financial Group returns with the 8th edition of its philanthropic contest, awarding $500,000 i...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n iA Financial Group returns with the 8th edition of its philanthropic contest, awarding $500,000 in donations, the four winning organizations will be awarded $100,000 each.\n \n\n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Canada NewsWire\n \n\n\n\n\n\n QUEBEC CITY\n \n\n ,\n \n\n Sept. 10, 2024\n \n\n /CNW/ - iA Financial Group today launched the eighth edition of its\n \n Canada\n \n -wide philanthropic contest. From\n \n September 10 to October 14\n \n , charities are invited to submit their proposals for what they would do with a\n \n $100,000\n \n donation. The charities that submit the most inspiring proposals will share a total of $500,000 to carry out their project or pursue their mission.\n \n\n This year's contest focuses on societal issues, with donations going to support charities tackling social problems such as homelessness, food insecurity, dropping out of school, addictions, violence, discrimination, mental illness or isolation.\n \n\n \"Every year, our philanthropic contest is a most inspiring event, as we have the opportunity to see the remarkable efforts that organizations across the country are making to improve the lives of Canadians. We're so proud that this contest has become a source of renewed pride every year and we can continue to support causes that are so essential to our society,\" says\n \n Denis Ricard\n \n , President and Chief Executive Officer of iA Financial Group.\n \n\n Philanthropy has always been deeply rooted in the culture of iA Financial Group. Originally created to mark the company's 125th anniversary celebrations in 2017, the philanthropic contest has since become an annual event. As part of its social commitment, each year the company donates one per cent of its net profits, with the annual contest being a central element of this commitment, unveiling a different theme each year.\n \n\n In keeping with the group's donation policy, the contest is aimed at charitable organizations working in the health, education, environment or social services sectors. Participating organizations can have a mission directly li...