Become a Caring Company
The Caring Company program is Canada’s leading corporate citizenship initiative. Our more than 100 members recognize that doing good is not only good for business, it also builds brand identity, enhances employee recruitment and retention, and improves a business’s public reputation.
The best way to do this is by working in partnership with the community. Imagine Canada can help you get there.
Lead by Example
Show the world that your company meets our benchmark for community investment. Encourage others to do the same.
Call or e-mail Mike Meadows, Senior Manager, Corporate Citizenship for more information about becoming a Caring Company.
1-800-263-1178 / (416) 597-2293, extension 254
See a list of Imagine Canada's Caring Companies
Download the Caring Company Brochure (pdf)
Download the Caring Company Membership Form (pdf)
Did you know that there are 161,000 nonprofilts and charities in Canada?
Did you know that Canada’s nonprofit and voluntary sector is the 2nd largest in the world?
The sector represents 7.1% of the gross domestic product
The sector is larger than automotive and manufacturing. It generates $112 billion in revenues and employs 2 million people
Canadians donated $9 billion in 2004
Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island have the highest donor rates in the country at 93%
Canadians gave 2 billion volunteer hours in 2004
Teenagers volunteer more than any other age group
One percent of nonprofits command 60% of all revenues flowing to the sector
Canadians with the lowest household incomes give a greater percentage of their income than others
Saskatchewan has the highest volunteer rate in the country, followed by the Northwest Territories and the Yukon
Canadians give the most money to religious organizations, followed by health and social services
