A prominent financial services company with ties to Coquitlam has been honoured for its contributions to Canadian foodbanks.
And closer to home, the Investors Group is receiving congratulations from Share Family and Community Services.
On Jan. 31, Investors Group received the Award of Excellence from Food Banks Canada at an awards ceremony in Toronto. Investors Group was honoured for its Food for Thought campaign, and a comedy group that raises food and funds for food banks.
Heather Scott, Share's director of development, said in a press release that Investors Group deserves the recognition because it's been an ongoing supporter of the food bank over the years.
Not only was Investors Group financial consultant John Wolff a chairperson for Share, but his company has provided significant financial support to the food bank and Christmas programs, contributed volunteers, hosted food drives and sponsored events, including Share's Imagine 2012 fundraising gala.
"Giving back to their local community is part of their corporate culture and the local Tri-Cities Investors Group finds a myriad of ways to leverage support, though their corporate giving programs, of which they have received a National Award, volunteerism and through their office food drives. We have been very grateful for the company's support," Scott stated in a press release.
Each year, Share's food bank provides hunger relief for over 8,600 residents, including 4,000 children in the Tri-Cities, Anmore and Belarra.
For more information, visit www.sharesociety.ca
