The Home Depot® Canada Foundation's fundraising campaign directs 100 per cent of funds raised
to local youth-serving organizations
TORONTO, May 28, 2015 /CNW/ - As part of its commitment to help end youth homelessness in Canada, The Home Depot® Canada Foundation launched its annual The Orange Door Project fundraising campaign today, which collects $2 donations from customers and gives 100 per cent of the proceeds to local youth-serving organizations.
Customers shopping in any of the 182 Home Depot stores can donate $2 at the checkout in exchange for a (paper) Orange Door. One hundred per cent of proceeds stay in the community and go to support the housing and life-skills development programs at youth-focused charities in the store's community. The campaign runs until July 2, 2015.
"Every night in Canada, more than 6,000 youth don't have a safe place to call home," said Bill Lennie, chair, board of directors, The Home Depot Canada Foundation and president, The Home Depot Canada. "We believe this has to change. Our associates are passionate about this cause and together with our customers and local, youth-serving charities, we can give vulnerable youth opportunities for a brighter future."
Quick Facts
About The Home Depot Canada Foundation:
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is committed to putting an end to youth homelessness in Canada. On any given night, more than 6,000 young people are without a place to call home, making youth homelessness one of the most urgent social issues facing Canadians today. Through The Orange Door Project initiative, the Foundation has made a three-year, $10-million pledge to support renovation and repair projects and programs that provide vulnerable youth with access to safe, stable housing and support services.
For more information, please visit: www.homedepot.ca/foundation
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To coordinate a media interview or photo opportunity, please contact: Emily DiCarlo, Public Relations Specialist, The Home Depot Canada, 416-412-4142 / Mobile 647-539-9059 / [email protected]
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