Ottawa, ON, June 9, 2010 - At Volunteer Canada's annual
general meeting in Ottawa, UPS Canada presented a $100,000 grant to the
organization.
"The solid relationship between Volunteer Canada and the network of volunteer
centres is critical to the voluntary sector and our combined capacity to
promote, celebrate, support and enrich the work of volunteers from coast to
coast to coast," says Ruth MacKenzie, President and CEO of Volunteer Canada.
"The funding we received from UPS has allowed us to focus on renewing and
strengthening that crucial relationship."
Volunteer Canada is a national not-for-profit organization that strives to
ensure that volunteer efforts across Canada are promoted, recognized, supported
and safeguarded. They work closely with volunteer centres in every corner of the
country to achieve this common mission at the community level. The relationship
between them is steeped in history and has evolved over the years. While
limited resources and organizational capacity may have affected the ability to
convene, Volunteer Canada has remained committed to keeping their connection
with volunteer centres strong. The grant supports these efforts.
"UPS Canada makes it a priority to give back to the communities where we live
and work. It's a responsibility we take seriously," notes Tierney, president of
UPS Canada. "Volunteer Canada is a natural fit for UPS to invest in. UPS
Canada employees volunteered more than 22,000 hours in 2009.
"It is an organization that mirrors our feelings towards community support
and involvement." Tierney is also the Chair of Volunteer Canada's Corporate
Council on Volunteering which is dedicated to helping businesses develop and
execute volunteer programs within their organizations.
UPS encourages its employees to volunteer through various programs, including
Global Volunteer Month and its grant programs. In the first quarter of 2010, UPS
Canada provided grants totalling more than $257,000 to six deserving charitable
organizations, which each also benefited from at least 50 hands-on volunteer
hours from UPS employees and their families.
About Volunteer Canada
Volunteer Canada is the national
voice for volunteerism in Canada. Since 1977, the organization has been
committed to increasing and supporting volunteerism and civic participation
through ongoing programs, special projects and national initiatives, by
developing resources and by engaging in research and training across the
country. Working with volunteer centres, community and national organizations
and businesses, Volunteer Canada actively leads national dialogues on how
volunteerism is related to citizen engagement and civil society and provides
leadership on issues and trends in the Canadian volunteer
movement.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is the
world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain and
freight services. Since its founding in 1907, UPS has built a legacy as a caring
and responsible corporate citizen, supporting programs that provide long-term
solutions to community needs. UPS promotes community involvement through its
ongoing volunteerism and grant programs, environmental sustainability and
corporate philanthropy. In 2009, UPS's charitable contributions totalled nearly
$100 million and UPSers and their families contributed more than 1.2 million
hours of volunteer service. The company can be found on the web at UPS.com. To
get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.
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