RBC supports the development of After School Programs in Quebec - 13 organizations to share over $307,000

MONTREAL, Sept. 30, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - RBC is proud to support the development of After School Programs in Quebec. For the 2015–2016 school year, 13 organizations will share over $307,000. Since 1999, RBC has contributed over $4 million in Quebec as part of this program.

RBC After School Projects can receive annual grants of up to $40,000. These grants are offered to at-risk or underserved community organizations. Having met all project criteria, the 13 recipient organizations for 2015–2016 will offer Quebec children structured, supervised after school programs in an environment that encourages safety, social skills and self-esteem.

Here is the list of organizations to benefit from the program for the 2015–2016 school year:

Organization	City	Amount
Carrefour Parenfants	Montreal	$30,000
Dawson Community Centre	Verdun	$16,000
Centre communautaire Hochelaga	Montreal	$20,000
Centre communautaire St-Paul	Chicoutimi	$28,000
Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre	Montreal	$20,000
Boys and Girls Club of	LaSalle	$20,000
L'Oasis des enfants de Rosemont	Montreal	$20,000
La Maison Tremplin de Longueuil	Longueuil	$16,000
Maison d'accueil Mutchmore	Hull	$20,000
Maison de jeunes Kekpart (Mon choix? Mon avenir)	Longueuil	$20,000
Maison de jeunes Kekpart (Mini-Kekpart)	Longueuil	$32,000
Patro Laval	Quebec City	$25,000
Projet Harmonie	Montreal East	$20,000
Saint Columba House	Verdun	$20,000

RBC After School Project

The RBC After School Project is a multi-year philanthropic commitment to support community-based organizations that provide programs for children and youth aged 6 to 18 years with structured, supervised activities that enhance safety, social skills and self-esteem.

RBC

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RBC supports a broad range of community initiatives through donations, sponsorships and employee volunteer activities. In 2014, we contributed more than $111 million to causes worldwide, including donations and community investments of more than $76 million and $35 million in sponsorships.

SOURCE RBC ROYAL BANK

Denis Dubé, Media and Public Relations, RBC Royal Bank, Telephone: [phone], [email protected]