RBC's annual global charitable initiative
benefitted more than 55 charity partners selected by
employees.
- 18 Canadian charities – Alberta Children's Hospital
Foundation, BC Children's Hospital Foundation,
Big Brothers of Greater
Vancouver, Campfire Circle, Children's Book Bank,
CHU Sainte-Justine, Distress Centre of Calgary, Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth,
Fondation Jeunes en Tête, La Traversée, Lionheart Foundation,
Fondation Rêves d'enfants, Fondation de l'Hôpital de Montréal pour
enfants, Power to Be Adventure Therapy, L'Œuvre des Manoirs
Ronald McDonald du Canada,
SickKids, StepStones for Youth, Sunnybrook Foundation's FNP
TORONTO, June 24,
2022 /CNW/ - RBC Capital Markets hosted its annual
RBC Charity Day for the Kids on June
22, uniting employees to celebrate RBC's culture of
philanthropy through interactive virtual and in-person events in 20
cities around the globe. The day was topped with RBC announcing
more than US$5 million in donations
to support more than 55 charity partners globally.
"It's very important that we continue to give back to these
incredibly deserving causes that resonate strongly with all our
employees," said Derek Neldner, CEO
and Group Head, RBC Capital Markets. "RBC Charity Day for the Kids demonstrates our
ongoing commitment to helping our clients thrive and communities
prosper by supporting youth and their families. We are grateful for
the continued partnerships with the charities, our clients, and our
employees for their fantastic support."
Employees and clients in Canada, U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Japan, Hong
Kong, Australia,
Barbados and Bahamas took part in a day filled with
inspiring videos, musical performances and educational content from
charity partners on the vital work they do to support youth.
Since launching in 2015, RBC Charity Day for the Kids has
provided US$25.2 million to over 100
youth-focused charities globally.
For more on RBC Charity Day for the Kids and the
benefitting charities, click here.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a
global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led
approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from
the 89,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights
to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our
clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest
in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified
business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional
experiences to our 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn
more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives
through donations, community investments and employee volunteer
activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.
About RBC Capital
Markets
RBC Capital Markets is recognized by the most significant
corporations, institutional investors, asset managers, private
equity firms, and governments around the globe as an innovative,
trusted partner with an in-depth expertise in capital markets,
banking, and finance.
We are well-established in the largest, most mature capital
markets with over 6,500 employees across North
America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region in 63
offices and 18 countries, collectively encompassing more than 83%
of global investment banking activity each year.
About RBC Charity Day for the
Kids
Launched in 2015 in New York, RBC Charity
Day for the Kids – formerly known as RBC Trade for
the Kids, is a day focused on raising money and awareness of some
of RBC's longstanding charitable partnerships aimed at
supporting children and youth. In 2021, RBC Charity
Day was held for the fourth time globally across North
America, Europe, Asia Pacific and
the Caribbean, supporting over 50 charities.
To date, through this initiative, RBC has donated US$25.2
million to over 100 charities. For more on RBC Charity Day for
the Kids and the benefitting charities, click here.
SOURCE RBC Capital Markets