With all the troubles going on around the world, it’s no easy task to select one cause but I would like to choose Canadian Blood Services for my charity.
They are responsible for operating the Canadian blood and plasma supply system, as well as the national public cord blood stem cell bank to serve all Canadians when in need of their products and services.

Many years ago, I was in a nasty accident and required 8 units of blood when I first arrived at the Vancouver General Hospital. Without that blood supply availability, the outcome for me would likely have been very different so I am extremely grateful to the CBS and their donors, of which I am now one.
Giving blood is one way that each of us can make a potentially life saving gift at no financial cost.

I support Habitat for Humanity because I believe that when people take an active role in making their lives better, they feel more pride, ownership, and accomplishment. When families help build their own home, they are not just being given a house. They are helping create a home through hard work, hope, and community support. Knowing they helped make it happen gives them a strong sense of ownership and success and somehow gives the experience a positive spin on a situation that is clearly hard on families.

Affordable housing is a major problem for families around the world. A safe home gives people security, comfort, and a place to raise their children and make memories. Everyone deserves a safe place to live and call home.

As we renovate our own house, we also donate building materials that are still in good condition. This allows them to be reused and helps another family build a home they can be proud of.

I feel fortunate to work for a company that truly believes in giving back. I am thankful that Shelter shares its success and supports causes that are important to all of us.