ABBOTSFORD, BC
Canuck Place Children's Hospice: A Gift of Love
Canuck Place Children's Hospice provides expert pediatric palliative care for children and their families across the Fraser Valley and BC. Since 2015, MNP has proudly sponsored the Gift of Love Gala; Canuck Place's main fundraising event.
Through our investment and team member volunteerism, MNP supports Canuck Place's compassionate team, which cares for children aged 0 to 19 with life-threatening illnesses. Canuck Place offers comprehensive family support, respite care, end-of-life care, and grief counselling.
CAMPBELL RIVER, BC
Supporting Local Youth Athletes
MNP Campbell River is dedicated to supporting youth in the community through sports sponsorships, including partnerships with the Campbell River Youth Soccer Association (CRYSA) and the Campbell River Gymnastics Club. Through our support of CRYSA, we contribute to both the Spring and Fall soccer sessions, promoting teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.
CHILLIWACK, BC
Chilliwack Community Services Lunch Program
In December 2023, MNP Chilliwack sponsored the Chilliwack Community Services' school lunch program, providing hot meals to more than 400 students from a local elementary school. This initiative fed over 1,100 children across two schools in Chilliwack, showcasing MNP's commitment to supporting community needs.
COURTENAY, BC
Expresso Our Gratitude Initiative
In collaboration with the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation, MNP Courtenay celebrated National Nursing Week by sponsoring a coffee truck to hand out hundreds of free coffees to all hospital staff. Additionally, we handed out chocolates from Hot Chocolates as a sweet treat to accompany their coffee. Our team was on-site to greet the staff throughout the day.
FORT ST. JOHN, BC
First Annual Fort St. John Charity Golf Tournament
MNP Fort St. John held its first annual Charity Golf Tournament this summer, bringing clients and community members together. We raised funds to help the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals continue its vital work in the community, providing care for surrendered animals and facilitating adoptions.
KAMLOOPS, BC
Supporting Local Families Through Christmas Amalgamated
MNP supported the 2023 Christmas Amalgamated campaign in Kamloops, an initiative providing hampers filled with necessities and holiday gifts to families in need. Christmas Amalgamated serves families facing economic challenges, with up to 2,000 families assisted during peak years. This year, four MNP volunteers contributed by assembling hampers to ensure families received essential items and gifts during the holiday season.
KELOWNA, BC
MNP Kelowna Supports Food Bank for Wildfire Relief
When the devastating 2023 wildfires struck the community, MNP Kelowna quickly responded with a large donation to the Central Okanagan Food Bank and fundraising efforts. The food bank provided over 600 food hampers per day to evacuees, directly supporting community members affected by the wildfires.
LANGLEY, BC
Supporting Youth Mental Health
MNP Langley has been a presenting sponsor of the Bigger Than Basketball event since its inception in 2019. In 2023, we continued to support founder Bradley Braich's vision to raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association B.C., focusing on youth mental health programs. We are proud to partner with Bradley to make a difference to the lives of young people in B.C. who are facing mental health challenges.
MAPLE RIDGE, BC
Sledge Hockey for SportAbility
MNP Maple Ridge participated in the SportAbility Sledge Hockey Showdown fundraiser, supporting athletes with physical disabilities. Founded in 1976, SportAbility provides sporting opportunities and resources for para hockey. Funds raised by our team help support equipment, travel costs, and ice rentals, and promote the growth and development of para hockey throughout B.C.
NANAIMO, BC
MNP's Valentines Initiative
On Valentine's Day 2024, MNP Vancouver Island collaborated with Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation to donate thousands of cookies to healthcare workers at several facilities. For over 25 years, MNP has supported the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, and this initiative marked our third year of expressing appreciation to healthcare workers through cookie boxes and heartfelt messages personally delivered by our team.
PORT MOODY, BC
Hike for Hospice
MNP Port Moody sponsored and participated in the 2024 Hike for Hospice event, benefiting Crossroads Hospice Society. This fun 5km walk raised awareness and funds for hospice palliative care and grief support in the community, celebrating the dedicated work of volunteers and professionals in the field.
PRINCE GEORGE, BC
Grow the North Fund
MNP Northern BC Partners established the Grow the North Fund to support communities and clients through a collaborative approach. The fund aims to enhance corporate social responsibility with focused and planned giving. Notable organizations supported include Prince George Council of Seniors, Meals on Wheels, Junior Achievement of British Columbia, and the Prince George Sexual Assault Centre.
SURREY, BC
Tour de Cure
In 2023, MNP Surrey participated in BC's largest cycling fundraiser, the Tour de Cure, raising funds for cancer research at BC Cancer. Our group of 12 experienced and new riders surpassed their fundraising goal, contributing to millions raised for vital research and care. This event celebrates life, love, and hope, making a significant impact on cancer research.
TERRACE, BC
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Support
MNP's Grow the North Fund made a donation to the Dr. R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation for a tier three NICU wing. This donation supports the Closer to Home Campaign, which provides essential care for preterm infants and reduces costs and stress for families by keeping them close to home. Our Terrace partners proudly presented the cheque to the foundation.
VANCOUVER, BC
Supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
MNP Vancouver hosted a fundraising bocce ball event at Brockton Pavilion in Stanley Park for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. Team members from different floors in the Vancouver office competed against each other to see who could raise the most money for this important cause.
VERNON, BC
Agriculture Day Salvation Army Donation
In support of Agriculture Day, MNP Vernon made a monetary donation to the Salvation Army Food Bank, which assists over 1,100 people each month, 32 percent of whom are youth and children. Along with the donation, our team visited the Food Bank with local baked treats for staff and volunteers, contributing to the community's well-being on Agriculture Day.
VICTORIA, BC
Ride for Refuge 2023
The Ride for Refuge raises funds for Sanctuary Youth Centre, a safe and supportive environment for Victoria’s street-entrenched or at-risk youth. The centre is open five days a week and provides a drop-in program where youth can access showers, meals, groceries, mentorship, and activities. Every month, over 170 youth aged between 14-22 utilizes the space. MNP sponsored this cycling fundraiser event and ran a rest stop where cyclists were able to stop for a snack or beverage before they continued their pledge to ride.
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC
Giving Back
Since 2014, MNP Williams Lake has taken care of 20 families with food hampers, gifts, and decorations through Chiwid Transition House, a 16-bed shelter that provides a haven for women and children who have been physically, sexually, and / or emotionally abused.
Chiwid Transition House provides counselling, education, and support for women and children. Its programs include in-house group meetings and one-to-one counselling sessions. It also offers educational presentations and workshops on domestic violence as part of its community outreach program.
AIRDRIE, AB
Hole In One for Ag Mental Health
MNP Airdrie participated in the inaugural Woolliams Farms Charity Golf Classic to support the Airdrie Health Foundation’s mental health initiative. The day was filled with fun and awareness around mental health initiatives for the agricultural sector. MNP Airdrie proudly sponsored a hole activation during this sold-out event.
CALGARY, AB
Charity Golf Classic in support of CUPS
MNP Calgary held its third annual golf tournament to support CUPS, an organization aiding Calgarians facing complex barriers to wellness. CUPS provides essential care for individuals dealing with multiple challenges, including physical and mental health issues, as well as economic concerns. Thanks to the support of sponsors, donors, and golfers, over 1,200 Calgarians will receive life-changing mental health support through CUPS.
CAMROSE, AB
Flippin’ Out for Canada Day
Hundreds of hungry people lined up to enjoy flapjacks on Canada Day in Camrose. Hosted by the Camrose Kodiaks Junior A Hockey Club, our Camrose team volunteered and had fun with the Kodiaks mascot while flipping pancakes.
With the help and support of our MNP team members, clients, and sponsors for our golf tournament, we were able to make a big impact in supporting the goal to end homelessness in our city.
DRUMHELLER, AB
Rails to Trails Project
The Rails to Trails pathway system, when complete, will connect the Midland Bridge to Wayne, doubling the distance of pathways for active transportation (walking, biking, etc.) in the Drumheller Valley. MNP Drumheller contributed to this project, aiming to open the path quickly so the entire community can benefit from this unique endeavour.
EDMONTON, AB
MNP Supports Edmonton’s Food Bank
MNP Edmonton prioritizes supporting local charitable organizations, including Edmonton’s Food Bank, which provides food for more than 34,000 people monthly. In November 2023, 18 MNP team members volunteered 54 hours to sort and pack hampers. Inspired by this experience, Regional Managing Partner Dustin Sundby shared the need for support with the Edmonton Partner group. The story led to donations for Edmonton’s Food Bank and other regional food banks.
FORT MCMURRAY, AB
Fort McMurray Local Helicopter Emergency Response Organization (HERO) Annual Fundraiser
MNP Fort McMurray supports healthcare services impacting community well-being by participating in the HERO Annual Fundraiser. The HERO Foundation, serving the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, provides critical 24/7 helicopter emergency medical services. MNP's support at the event contributed to fundraising and raising awareness for this essential service.
GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB
MNP Grande Prairie Bandaged Paws Volunteers
In October 2023, MNP Grande Prairie participated in our Spread the Community Support initiative by volunteering at Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association. Our team spent several hours providing help with dog walking, cat brushing, and yard clean-up. Bandaged Paws is a volunteer-run organization focused on finding permanent homes for injured, homeless, and abandoned animals.
LACOMBE, AB
Lacombe & District FCSS
Dedicated to strengthening and enhancing family and community life through local support services and partnerships, Lacombe & District Family and Community Support Services is a natural fit for our MNP Lacombe team to rally behind. Our team volunteered for the annual Tools for Schools campaign and received the Corporate Champion Award and Volunteer Champion Award for Partner Joey Ingram in 2023.
Habitat for Humanity group efforts are integral to the build process, with volunteers donating time and learning new skills while fostering stronger working relationships.
LEDUC, AB
Leduc Santa’s Helpers Society
MNP Leduc demonstrated its commitment to the community by supporting the Leduc Santa's Helpers Society. This needs-based organization aims to ensure families in Leduc have a merry holiday season regardless of personal circumstances. Our team made a financial donation to the organization, which, with the community's collective efforts, provided hampers to 197 families, gifts to 456 children, and raised over $84,000 during the 2023 holiday season.
LETHBRIDGE, AB
Spreading Our Impact
MNP Lethbridge proudly supports many local organizations with our monthly volunteer initiative. Some of our more memorable initiatives from this past fiscal included decorating cookies for Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign in support of local hospitals, donating plasma with Canadian Blood Services, and supporting our local River Valley Conservation with their coulee clean-up to help preserve and protect Lethbridge’s river valley.
MEDICINE HAT, AB
Supporting the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society
The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society (MHWSS) is critical to the Medicine hat community, supporting individuals impacted by family violence by providing them with safe shelter, education, advocacy and access to community resources.
To show their support, MNP Medicine Hat sponsors their Bread & Roses Gala, an annual event that helps raise funds to support the meaningful work the MHWSS is doing in the community.
PEACE RIVER, AB
MNP Peace River Adopt a Family
For the months of November and December, the MNP Peace River team adopted a family through WJS Canada, which provides social services to the community. Our team bought gifts and provided holiday meals for an anonymous family. We coordinated with WJS to deliver these gifts, ensuring a joyful holiday season for the family.
RED DEER, AB
Goals for Kids
MNP Red Deer continues to partner with the Red Deer Rebels Hockey Club on their Goals for Kids program. For every goal scored by the Rebels during the regular season, MNP Red Deer makes a financial contribution to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, helping to fulfill life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across Canada, including Central Alberta.
RIMBEY, AB
Rimbey Jr/Sr High School Scholarship
MNP Rimbey supports the Rimbey Junior Senior High School awards during their graduation ceremonies by sponsoring a scholarship for the Mathematics 31 category. This scholarship plays a vital role in providing opportunities for students to pursue their academic and career aspirations after high school and encourages excellence in education.
TABER, AB
Coldest Night of the Year
The Coldest Night of the Year is a family friendly walk hosted by the Taber Food Bank to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. The Taber Food Bank Society focuses on meeting the immediate needs of the poor and hungry in Taber and area, while at the same time working towards finding long-term solutions. MNP's Taber team joined the walk, coming together to raise money for this worthy initiative and helping our community.
ESTEVAN, SK
Food for Learning Programs
MNP partners across Saskatchewan donated to Food for Learning Programs, which helps provide breakfast, lunches, and groceries to students. Food for Learning Programs help students receive meals at schools that often might be one of their only meals during the day.
MNP Estevan is proud to support this important cause and team members have also volunteered their time to serve breakfast at schools.
HUMBOLDT, SK
Humboldt District Hospital Foundation Superhero Spin-A-Thon
MNP’s Humboldt team raised funds and participated in Bowl for Kids Sake, a fundraiser for the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), entering two lanes of team members with 10 bowlers.
BBBS fosters individual and group mentoring relationships between adults and youth to help them develop essential interpersonal skills and grow into resilient individuals.
LLOYDMINSTER, SK
Viv Backer Junior Curling Bonspiel
This year, 16 junior curling teams, with participants aged 8 to 20, competed in this fun event. The event aims to encourage young athletes from Lloydminster and the surrounding areas to engage in sports, fostering lifelong participation. This was the 10th year that MNP Lloydminster has helped organize this event.
MELFORT, SK
Melfort Public Library Volunteering
Every Christmas, the Melfort Public Library offers a Christmas Advent Calendar program, featuring packages of 25 books. The books are selected based on the age and interests of children and youth who sign up to receive a package. This program is offered to anyone who has a library card, and the registration list is often filled within hours of its release.
MNP Melfort volunteers time in November to wrap each individual book in festive paper, completing a portion of the book bundles that are lent out for the month.
MOOSE JAW, SK
Central Collegiate Institute's Field Renewal
MNP's South Saskatchewan Partner Community Fund donated towards the Central Collegiate Institute (CCI)'s Football Field Renewal and Program Enhancement campaign. This donation facilitated the renovation of the field and improved the sports environment. The CCI Field creates opportunities to keep people active in a healthy environment and supports high school and community sports, benefiting countless students and community members.
MOOSOMIN, SK
Moosomin Rodeo Bulls n Broncs Event
MNP Moosomin has a long-standing partnership with the Rodeo Bulls n Broncs event, which attracts community members, visitors from out of town, and competing contestants. The team is grateful to play a part in helping make this community event successful each year and is proud to give back to the communities where they live and work.
PRINCE ALBERT, SK
MNP Supports Expansion of Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House provides accommodation and support to families caring for sick children while they receive medical treatment at a local hospital. MNP Prince Albert learned their current facility can only help 20 percent of possible candidates and decided to help by donating to a significant facility expansion. This donation helped build a new 12-room house in the city.
REGINA, SK
Giving Back at the Regina Food Bank
MNP Regina team members, including co-op and summer students, spent time volunteering at the local Regina Food Bank. The Food Bank works to fight food insecurity through nutritious food distribution, education, and support programs, and distributes approximately 13,000 pounds of food each day. MNP Regina spent the day helping to sort and repackage bulk food items to be distributed throughout the local community.
SASKATOON, SK
Run for Women in Support of Mental Health
The Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women is the Canadian Mental Health Association's largest fundraiser of the year that supports women's mental health and local charities. MNP Saskatoon participated in a 5km run and walk and was the largest fundraising team in the event this year.
SWIFT CURRENT, SK
MNP Vern Neustaeter Scholarship at Great Plains College
MNP's Swift Current office is proud to have established an annual scholarship at Great Plains College in honour of an MNP Partner who unexpectedly passed away several years ago. The scholarship is based on academic achievement and awarded to students entering the administrative assistant, business, electrical, or welding programs at the college.
MNP has been a long-time financial supporter of Great Plains College and our team members also actively donate their time to give classroom presentations.
WEYBURN, SK
Volunteering with the Weyburn Beavers
Team members from the Weyburn office contributed to the community by volunteering at and supporting the local Weyburn Beavers baseball team. The Weyburn Beavers, part of the Western Canadian Baseball League, are a cherished part of the Weyburn community. This past season, MNP team members volunteered by managing the drink and merch shack at one of the games, ensuring excellent service and a memorable experience for all attendees.
BRANDON, MB
Building Stronger Communities Together
MNP is proud of our long-standing partnership with the United Way. Once again, MNP Brandon came together to raise funds for this organization and its meaningful work. United Way empowers individuals to improve lives and build strong communities. In 2023, the United Way Brandon & District provided much-needed funding for 35 programs at 22 different community agencies.
DAUPHIN, MB
Goals for Giving Program Scores Big
This year, MNP Dauphin proudly partnered with the Dauphin Kings Hockey Club for the Goals for Giving program. Now, each time the Kings score six or more goals in a single game, MNP makes a donation to a local charity. We’re proud to support our local Junior A hockey team while providing much-needed funding to a deserving community organization.
DELORAINE, MB
Making a Difference, One Visit at a Time
MNP Deloraine is thrilled to implement an ongoing and rewarding initiative that the entire team participates in. Through our partnership with Delwynda Court Personal Care Home and the Bren-Del-Win Lodge nursing home, two MNP team members go twice a week to spend time with local seniors by going on walks, playing bingo, or just having a friendly visit. We take pride in enhancing the community where we live and work.
KILLARNEY, MB
Oh Canada! Connecting with Community
We are committed to making a positive impact in the communities we call home — like community celebrations. MNP Killarney was excited to support a local Canada Day celebration that brought together people of all ages and raised money for the community. We’re grateful we get to play a role in these events that create memories and connection, and make a difference.
MINNEDOSA, MB
Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow
MNP Minnedosa is thrilled to provide a scholarship to a local student pursuing studies at Minnedosa Collegiate after graduation. Supporting the leaders of tomorrow is something we take great pride in. We believe this scholarship will set the deserving recipient up for success as they embark on their next chapter.
NEEPAWA, MB
Golfing for a Cause
MNP Neepawa was proud to participate in this year’s Touchwood Charity Scramble, an annual golf tournament that raised funds to enhance the Touchwood Park playground space. The playground improvements focus on accessibility so that all community members can play and enjoy.
NOTRE DAME DE LOURDES, MB
Hockey Night in Notre Dame de Lourdes
MNP Notre Dame de Lourdes is proud to support the Notre Dame Hawks, our local hockey team. This year we were excited to contribute to and volunteer with the team — through ticket sales, 50/50 raffles, and tending the bar. Not only were we able to support our hometown team, but we loved the opportunity to connect with our local community.
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB
Chili Challenge Spices Up Our Community
This year, MNP Portage la Prairie hosted its 18th annual Chili Challenge, an annual charity fundraiser that brings together businesses and residents from the community. This year we proudly donated these funds to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Plains, an organization that offers life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people in our community.
SOURIS, MB
Shinny for a Cause
MNP Souris proudly participated in the third annual Rink the River Outdoor Hockey Tournament. This community-focused fundraiser helps promote a healthy lifestyle while raising funds for this year's recipient, Souris-Glenwood Parks & Recreation. We are grateful for the opportunity to support this event through a financial contribution, as well volunteering our time.
STEINBACH, MB
MNP Spreads Joy at Toys Days
MNP Steinbach was a proud supporter of Toys Days 2023, a local radio campaign that collects toys for the Steinbach Community Christmas hampers. This initiative allows us to help kids of all ages. Through our sponsorship with Golden West Radio, we went live on location to promote the toy drive and encourage our community to participate as they do their holiday shopping. And we didn’t show up empty handed — we donated our own bag of toys to the cause. The drive was a massive success, bringing in more than 1,700 toys for families in our community.
SWAN RIVER, MB
Celebrating Sharp Shooters at Home Opener
We shot — we scored! MNP Swan River proudly sponsored the home opener for our local Junior A hockey club, the Swan Valley Stampeders. Community members of all ages came out to enjoy the event, which included a fun 'shoot-to-win' game prior to puck drop. Supporting the local club and having our team volunteer at this community-focused event was a great way to kick off the hockey season and connect with our neighbours.
VIRDEN, MB
MNP rides high at Virden Indoor Rodeo & Wild West Daze
For more than 30 years, the Virden Indoor Rodeo & Wild West Daze has been a must-attend community event. This past year, MNP Virden proudly supported the event by donating time and funding. We love celebrations that bring local businesses and community members together for a common purpose and are delighted to have contributed to this successful and memorable event.
WINNIPEG, MB
United in Giving to the United Way
MNP has been a long-time supporter of the United Way and, this year, MNP Winnipeg had 100 percent participation from partners and managers — surpassing our efforts from the year before. The United Way strives to improve lives and build communities by providing 125 local agencies and programs — not to mention hundreds of Winnipeggers — with the help they need. The organization assists in many ways, including helping kids find the mental health supports they need, helping families put supper on the table, and providing shelter from the cold.
BROCKVILLE, ON
Brockville Braves BBQ
Junior A hockey is a source of pride for the Brockville community. To celebrate this year's home opener for the Brockville Braves, MNP Brockville organized a barbecue outside the arena. The event raised funds for Making Play Possible, an organization that ensures children and youth can participate in sports. Proceeds also supported the Cornwall Agape Centre, Ottawa Parkdale Food Centre, and Kingston Partners in Mission Food Bank.
BURLINGTON, ON
Food Sort in Support of Food for Life
50 team members in Burlington bundled up to sort through food donations in a refrigerated room to support Food for Life. Food for Life is the largest food rescue centre in Halton and Hamilton, collecting surplus perishable food from retail and wholesale suppliers and distributing it to those who cannot afford fresh, healthy foods.
CAMBRIDGE, ON
Volunteer Day with Rare Charitable Research Reserve
As part of our local United Way Campaign, 19 MNP Cambridge team members volunteered with the Rare Charitable Research Reserve (a community-based urban land trust protecting over 1,200 acres across eight properties). Alongside fundraising for the United Way, our team helped clean up a section of gardens in preparation for winter.
CORNWALL, ON
BGC Pink Shirt Campaign
MNP Cornwall proudly donated and showcased pink attire and Boys and Girls Club (BGC) toques in solidarity with the local BGC for its anti-bullying campaign on February 28. The BGC Cornwall/SDG provides a secure environment for children and youth from diverse backgrounds to participate in social, recreational, and educational activities.
HAWKESBURY, ON
Hawkesbury Central Food Bank
MNP Hawkesbury contributed to the community by supporting the Hawkesbury Central Food Bank during the holiday season. The team prepared holdiay baskets for families in need and made a sizable donation. The Food Bank supplies essential food and supplies to individuals experiencing hardships, ensuring no one goes hungry.
KENORA, ON
Kenora Baseball League Batting Cage
MNP Kenora provided the Kenora Baseball League with the remaining funds needed to cover the costs of a batting cage at the local ball field. One of our partners, Rob Hrabac, even helped lay the foundation. This improvement benefits all levels of hitters, from youth baseball players to house league and travel ball teams.
KINGSTON, ON
Motionball’s Marathon of Sport
Team members from MNP Kingston took part in the Marathon of Sport, a day-long event bringing together teams and Special Olympics athletes to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. This annual event promotes inclusivity and encourages interactions and friendships between people with and without intellectual disabilities.
LONDON, ON
The Digital Creative Arts Centre in Boys & Girls Club
The Digital Creative Arts Centre (DCAC) in the Boys & Girls Club is a hub for London's music and digital arts community, offering unique experiences and accredited high school courses.
MNP London supported the Summer Music Camps with treat bags and sponsored the bus for event transportation. MNP’s $15,000 sponsorship provides educational opportunities in music, filmmaking, photography, and graphic arts.
MARKHAM, ON
Annual Tournament for Canada Basketball
MNP hosted its annual basketball tournament to support Canada Basketball, which leads the growth and development of the game in Canada. Various MNP partners from Toronto, Markham, and Oshawa sponsored teams, with over 60 team members from GTA offices participating and enjoying the event.
OSHAWA, ON
Salvation Army Gift Wrapping
The Salvation Army is an organization that gives hope and support to vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada and 134 countries. MNP's Oshawa office bought presents based on a gift list for children of various ages and then wrapped the presents to donate to the Salvation Army. More than 10 members of the Oshawa team participated in this event, wrapping a variety of gifts for children of all ages.
OTTAWA-GATINEAU, ON
Salvation Army's Angel Tree
MNP Ottawa aimed to ensure every child wakes up to a present, during the holiday season. Knowing about the recent struggles in our community, our Ottawa team joined the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. This program brings happiness to kids and families by giving them a variety of toys for children of all ages to enjoy. The Salvation Army also provides various foods and goods to those who need them the most in our community.
PEEL REGION, ON
Hazel McCallion Invitational Golf Tournament
For the second year, MNP presented the Hazel McCallion Invitational Golf Tournament, supporting Trillium Health Partners. Proceeds helped build the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital, offering advanced, community-focused healthcare. In 2024, the tournament was rebranded as the MNP Charity Classic to continue raising funds for community healthcare.
ST. CATHARINES, ON
Fire Truck Pull in Support of the United Way
MNP St. Catharines team members participated in the Fire Truck Pull event to support the United Way, raising funds and awareness for local social service organizations. The event involved pulling a fire truck across a tarmac, with proceeds helping the United Way invest in the local community.
STRATFORD, ON
Kiwanis Christmas Basket Fund
A Stratford radio station and the Kiwanis Club of Stratford host an annual holiday fundraiser to help deliver food baskets to families in need. The Kiwanis Christmas Basket Fund is an important tradition in the Stratford area, dating back over 40 years. Demand for baskets was stronger than ever and the goal of 1,200 baskets was achieved. To help meet the demand, MNP Stratford made a donation to this cause.
STRATHROY, ON
Project Poinsettia
Project Poinsettia is an outreach to seniors in the Strathroy community. Through this program MNP Strathroy partners collaborated with a local radio station to purchase and deliver beautiful, fresh poinsettias for residents at local seniors’ homes. This event also provides our team an opportunity to socialize and visit with the residents when the poinsettias are delivered.
SUDBURY, ON
Tax Help for Low-Income Families
Our team in Sudbury is part of the United Way’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, helping low-income families file their taxes, free of charge. Over 100 tax returns were completed and advice was given to help them get the most out of next year’s returns.
THUNDER BAY, ON
Holiday Hampers for Families In Need
Over the holidays, MNP Thunder Bay puts together kits with both gifts and other essential items for families identified by the Children’s Aid Society as needing a little help to make the holidays special for their kids. The team enjoyed spending quality time together shopping for and wrapping gifts to ensure these families had a great holiday season.
TIMMINS, ON
Hockey Sticks for First Nation Youth
MNP Timmins purchased 160 junior hockey sticks to donate to First Nations in the region, ensuring more youth can participate in the sport. We even sourced decals from a local supplier to extend the life of the sticks. Next year, we plan on extending this initiative to more Indigenous communities and associations to help remove the barriers of high equipment costs for more kids.
TORONTO, ON
Furniture Bank Refurbishing
Furniture Bank redistributes gently used furniture and houseware from donors in the community, and provides them to families and individuals experiencing furniture poverty.
MNP team members volunteered by refurbishing donated furniture. They completed tasks such as sanding, painting, attaching new legs on tables, and much more. In the end, we assisted in refurbishing dozens of pieces of furniture.
WATERLOO, ON
Great Food Sort Challenge
MNP Waterloo participated in the Great Food Sort Challenge in support of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. The Food Bank provides emergency food assistance and support throughout the region and hosts this event to sort through the food donated over the holiday season. MNP competed and collectively sorted an incredible 3,337 meals to help ensure people across the region had access to nutritious meals.
WOODSTOCK, ON
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County
BBBS of Oxford County has more than 50 years of experience creating and empowering life-changing relationships for children and youth who face adversity. MNP Woodstock’s contribution helped support this organization which saw an unprecedented 200 percent increase in youth enrollment. Our team also attends events throughout the year to show our support.
ALMA, QC
La Course des Couleurs MNP
Under the banner of Alma’s best-known summer festival, Festivalma, MNP’s Alma team ran with their community in a veritable rainbow of colours, raising funds for the Alma Hospital’s pediatrics department. MNP donated funds to the foundation for every registered runner and Festivalma followed suit, donating all profits to the foundation.
On this beautiful sunny day, we welcomed over 400 participants, showing support for the very important cause of healing sick children. This event, first launched in 2022, was so successful that Festivalma brought it back this year, a tradition which will hopefully continue for many years to come.
AMOS, QC
Gearing Up for Cyclo-Don
On August 26, the Amos MNP team cycled for La Resource, an organization that supports people with various disabilities in their region. Forty cyclists gathered for the eighteenth edition of this great cause, making it a wonderful success. Participants started from three different points, creating their own routes. The priorities were participation, awareness, and fundraising. The team covered over 110 km.
CHICOUTIMI, QC
Festival de Bateaux-Dragons
On June 17, MNP’s Saguenay team took part in the Festival de Bateaux-Dragons, a friendly dragon boat competition between organizations, which took place in the heart of downtown Jonquière on the majestic Rivières-aux-Sables.
Our team was made up of 20 enthusiastic MNP team members. The Festival de Bateaux-Dragons is a fundraising initiative for the Arianne Foundation, a nonprofit organization helping Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean families in need. MNP Saguenay also made a financial contribution to the foundation.
DRUMMONDVILLE, QC
Backpack Project - Club Optimiste de Drummondville
The Drummondville Optimist Club runs Backpack Project, which supports disadvantaged children by providing them with backpacks, lunch boxes, and school supplies. Children can select backpacks from a variety of models, colors, and patterns. The MNP team set up a space in their Drummondville office for a month where everyone could drop off school supplies, which greatly helped the organization create more backpacks than ever.
GASPÉ, QC
Operation Red Nose
In December 2023, the MNP Gaspé team participated in a designated driver service in their community. Operation Red Nose is a festive, altruistic initiative in which volunteer teams provide a safe shuttle service to partygoers during the holiday season. Our team came together to support Operation Red Nose, promoting safety, camaraderie, and social responsibility, while raising important funds for the Gaspé Youth Centre.
GRANBY & COWANSVILLE, QC
Paddling for Mental Health
The Fondation du Centre hospitalier de Granby's EnBarque Challenge is a friendly dragon boat competition, supporting mental health initiatives in the Haute-Yamaska region.
Businesses, friends, families, and students paddle together to show their solidarity and support for people with mental health problems. The MNP Granby team raised funds and paddled for the cause. Over 1,500 people synchronized their strength to take part in the friendly competition.
LAVAL, QC
Opération Père Noël — No Names on the Naughty List
This year, our Laval team made sure that no kids were on Santa's naughty list. Opération Père Noël is a non-profit that aims to provide underprivileged children, or those without families, with magical moments on the morning of December 25. Children submit their wish list and individuals get matched with a child. A gift is then picked, wrapped with love, and sent to Opération Père Noël's distribution centre to distribute the gifts, just like Santa would. More than 80 kids received a gift, thanks to our team members.
LONGUEUIL, QC
Food Baskets to Support Bouffe pour Tous
Bouffe pour Tous (Food For All) is a food bank that has been facilitating the supply of food to underprivileged families and individuals living alone, for over 12 years. MNP’s Longueuil team, along with their kids and teens, stepped up and decided to make a difference in the lives of 120 people. They prepared 120 food baskets that were then distributed to families and individuals who wouldn't otherwise have had a holiday meal.
SHAWINIGAN, QC
Coude à Coude Culinary Marathon
The CuisinOthon, a 10-hour culinary marathon organized by the family resource centre, Coude à Coude, in Grand-Mère, was a resounding success. The challenge asked 12 teams from local businesses, organizations, and several neighborhood volunteers to prepare 120 liters of soup for families in need. In addition, some of our members in Mauricie also participated in CuisinOthon 2023 in Shawinigan.
MONTRÉAL, QC
All Hands on Deck to Support Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul
Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul's mission is to provide help to any person in a difficult situation, regardless of language, culture, or religion. Our team helped at their donation facility to sort and organize hundreds of goods, such as clothing and household items. The MNP Montréal team jumped on board to support and spent the day at their facility.
QUÉBEC CHAUDIÈRE-APPALACHES, QC
Holiday Season Cheer to Support Mental Health and Addiction Challenges
MNP's Québec City team participated in the CERVO Foundation’s “sans 16” campaign during November and December. CERVO is a non-profit organization that offers funding for mental health and addiction care services. The goal of this campaign was to provide practical items for individuals who are challenged with mental health and addiction issues, to lighten the holiday season – a time that can be particularly difficult for many.
To promote the campaign, the team set up a tree in their reception area with ornaments that identified the 16 items needed, such as winter coats, scarves, and shampoo. Everyone participated so that a substantial collection of gifts was sent to CERVO in time for the holidays.
RIMOUSKI, QC
PédalDon to Support Fondation Maison Marie-Elizabeth - 100 Kilometres for Sherbrooke Hospital
On February 10, MNP’s Rimouski’s team cycled inside a gym for the first edition of the PedalDon to raise money for the Fondation Maison Marie-Elizabeth. This foundation is dedicated to improving the final moments of the terminally ill with end-of-life care in a family environment. They welcomed 141 participants and raised a generous amount. The MNP team of 11 pedaled together and finished among the best teams.
ROUYN-NORANDA, QC
Community Cooking
In November 2023, the Rouyn-Noranda team cooked for their regional food bank, perfectly timed just before the holidays. Twenty-three MNP team members cooked together under the supervision of two chefs, producing 700 meat pies. Those meals were greatly appreciated by the families who received them.
This event was organized by La Ressourcerie Bernard-Hamel, a nonprofit organization that promotes activities designed to support the food bank.
SAINT-FÉLICIEN, QC
Centraide Campaign
During the last two weeks of November, members of MNP's Saguenay region, including the Saint-Félicien office, participated in our Centraide campaign, raising funds for people in need throughout the region.
MNP organized a draw among generous donors during the campaign to encourage participation. Jean-François Leblanc, Regional Managing Partner of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, was co-president for the second year of this campaign, in support of our community.
Centraide Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean is a vast network of community groups that together help more than 65,000 people a year.
SHERBROOKE & TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC
Ski to Support Sick Children
For 45 years, Leucan has been committed to helping children with cancer and their families. The Leucan Ski Challenge consists of hours of skiing, snowboarding, and various other winter sports activities at Bromont, a mountain full of experiences. MNP's team of nine skiers from Granby and Cowansville raised donations and skied all day together for the cause. Nearly 700 people were on hand to support sick children.
SAINT-HYACINTHE, QC
Bingo Night for Centraide-Richelieu Yamaska
MNP’s St-Hyacinthe office organized a bingo night for Centraide Yamaska, whose mission is to work collaboratively with community organizations in the locality to enhance the quality of life of vulnerable individuals.
Our team raised funds from the sale of bingo cards, drinks, and pizza. To add to the fun, whenever a partner shouted “Bingo!” they had to make an additional contribution. All profits were donated to the organization.
VAL-D'OR, QC
Défi FUQAT
The MNP Val-d'Or team took part in Défi FUQAT Desjardins, a team relay race to raise funds in support of the UQAT foundation. The challenge involved teams completing 40 laps of the track, combining running and walking.
Despite competing with 23 other teams, the MNP team came in tenth place. This event reinforced our team spirit and demonstrated our commitment to the community and the Foundation's mission.
MONCTON/DIEPPE, NB
Helpful at the Holidays
MNP Moncton/Dieppe gave back to an organization important to their office and the entire province for the 2023 holiday season — Food Depot Alimentaire. The team gathered toy and food donations for this charitable organization, which collects over 11 million pounds of product annually and provides delivery to all food banks in New Brunswick.
HALIFAX/DARTMOUTH, NS
Supporting Communities in Crisis
The Halifax/Dartmouth region experienced some significant challenges in 2023, with a major wildfire of over 950 hectares levelling more than 150 homes amid an ongoing housing crisis. MNP Halifax/Dartmouth came together with a matching fundraising campaign and donated supplies for victims and frontline workers through the United Way.
Giving continued through the holiday season, with the office fundraising to donate six winter shelters for local tent encampments. Team members also contributed winter survival necessities and care supplies.
SYDNEY, NS
Using Their Brains to Better the Community
MNP Sydney went big with their brains by sending three teams to take part in the inaugural Battle of the Brains event in support of the YMCA. Funds raised from this event supported the YMCA’s community initiatives in Sydney — focused on health and wellness, childcare, employment services, and community development.
TRURO, NS
Elves for Elders
MNP Truro gathered donations to fund the purchase of holiday gifts for the United Way Colchester County’s Elves for Elders event.
Every year, senior care facilities and other agencies throughout Colchester County identify seniors who are isolated at the holidays. MNP elves worked in Santa’s workshop at the United Way, volunteering their time to help wrap the gifts for seniors in care, in the region.
MOUNT PEARL/ST. JOHN'S, NL
Sending Santa to Seniors
Getting in the holiday giving spirit, our MNP Mount Pearl / St. John’s team held office competitions and events throughout the fall months, raising funds to purchase gifts for seniors at the nearby Pearl House Manor retirement home.
A jolly MNP Santa made the trip down the Manor’s chimney to deliver the holiday gifts in person.
