Scotiabank: Young People

Scotiabank believes that young people are vital to the growth of our communities and supporting their education and well-being is an investment in the long-term security, stability and growth of both our communities and our business. By giving generously to important community projects and recognizing employees who volunteer their time and energy to local causes, we strive to make a positive difference wherever we operate.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNIB Foundation Receives $700,000 Gift from Scotiabank on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to celebrate the vast contributions and achievements of people with disabilities, the CNIB Foundation received a gift of $700,000 from Scotiabank to create a brighter future for youth.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Helps Replay Education Bring STEM Education to Young People
Scotiabank is the Youth Programs Sponsor, helping Relay Education reach over 18,000 young people.

Diversity & Inclusion

Scotiabank Supports Empowering Girls to Reach Their Infinite Potential
Each of the four "Girl Ambassadors" spent the day participating in a variety of activities, including meetings with senior management and attending and speaking at townhalls.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Unveils Public Legacy Space in Partnership With The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
Scotiabank has unveiled its second Downie Wenjack Legacy Space in Toronto, further signifying its commitment to promoting education and discussion around reconciliation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotiabank Charity Challenge Raises a Record $1.2 Million Dollars at The 2019 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and 5k
The 2019 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and 5k had many highlights, with $1.2 million dollars being raised for local organizations through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, capping off a spectacular, record-setting day.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Continues Its Support of the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative with a New $1 Million Donation
in support of the SickKids Herbie Fund, Scotiabank announced a new $1 million donation to support Phase Two of the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative, a project with a goal of helping to build a sustainable program to diagnose and treat paediatric cancer and serious blood disorders in the Caribbean. The initiative – in which Scotiabank is recognized as the Telemedicine Partner – connects doctors at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto with doctors in six countries in the Caribbean to help improve – and in many cases, save the lives of young people.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Celebrates its 55th Anniversary
The 55th edition of the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon takes place this weekend with participants raising money for 78 local charities, as part of the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. Canada's longest running marathon, The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon, features the: 50km Ultra, Scotiabank Calgary Marathon, Centaur Subaru 21.1km, Jugo Juice 10km, GoodLife Fitness 5km Walk & Run and the Scotiabank Kids Marathon, for those 12 years of age and under. The race weekend will welcome 10,000 participants across all distances.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Supports Children in Latin America Through Fútbol
Internationally, we leverage fútbol as a means to encourage positive youth development. Through our Scotiabank Fútbol Club programs, we reach over 450,000 kids across Latin American and the Caribbean. One of these programs is Campeonato Infantil (Youth Championships and Leagues), which runs across Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay and reaches over 25,000 children on over 1,800 community teams.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lambton College Wins National Champion Title in Environmental Challenge
Students at Lambton College installed solar drip irrigation systems at schools in Zambia, Africa, providing a varied diet to students using clean, solar energy. Enactus Lambton College has been named the 2019 Scotiabank Environmental Challenge National Champion by this country’s largest student leadership development organization, Enactus Canada, and proud program supporter Scotiabank. The national competition took place at the 2019 Enactus Canada National Exposition in Vancouver.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

University of Alberta Team Wins Youth Empowerment National Champion Title
Students at the University of Alberta are increasing high-school and post-secondary students’ financial literacy and employability skills through their Project NextStep. Enactus University of Alberta has been named the 2019 Scotiabank Youth Empowerment Challenge National Champion by this country’s largest student leadership development organization, Enactus Canada, and program supporter Scotiabank. The national competition took place at the 2019 Enactus Canada National Exposition in Vancouver.

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