Community Partner Spotlight

Video: Community Living Toronto (1:26)

CIBC Foundation supports organizations like Community Living Toronto, which helped Sam get his first job so he can discover his full potential.

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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

March of Dimes SkillingUp Program

“When I got sick and was let go from my job, I had to think about the future. Through SkillingUp, I found really good courses around finding work in a challenging environment and overcoming feeling overwhelmed.”

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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

CIBC Digital Fellow for Emerging Black Journalists

“I look forward to expanding the scope of my storytelling capabilities, deepening my digital production knowledge and growing as a journalist.”

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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada

“I want people to realize what a positive impact they have on people's lives by supporting the RMHC!”

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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

Childhood Cancer Canada CIBC Survivor Scholarship Program

“Thank you for the lives you have changed and the opportunities you have gifted.”

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Video: Helping Black youth achieve their ambitions (1:00)

CIBC Foundation is proud to support the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Black Achievers Mentorship Program, which provides youth the opportunity to develop socially and academically through skills, mentorship and connections.

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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

Bow Valley College CIBC Diversity Awards

“To be acknowledged for my diversity is a blessing and has given me the courage to reflect on all the ways I can continue to give back to our communities.”

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Video: Supporting learning opportunities for students in remote communities (1:17)

CIBC Foundation partners with organizations such as Connected North to provide access to educational programming for communities across Canada.

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CANCER SUPPORT

Childhood Cancer Canada’s Survivor Scholarship program

“With this scholarship, I am empowered to achieve my educational pursuits, work towards my goal of becoming an accountant, and create change in the world.”

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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation’s LIFE Program

“Since Jacoby started with the LIFE program, we have seen an increase in his social skills and he has made new friends.”

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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

Autism Edmonton’s E3 Employment Program

“I would recommend the employment program to anyone on the spectrum. I am looking forward to what’s to come in my future employment endeavours.”

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INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES

Best Buddies Canada Friendship Program

“Best Buddies has changed my life and given me incredible opportunities to grow as an individual and with my career as well!”

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Video: Endurance proves ambitions have no limits (1:00)

CIBC Foundation partners with organizations such as NPower Canada to build inclusive communities and support digital skills training for people like Endurance.

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