Charity Times Magazine

Are your purchasing habits influenced by a company's philanthropic support of certain causes?

	Yes. I already buy products from companies that support certain causes.
	Yes, I would buy products if I knew the company was supporting charities.
	Maybe ... it depends on what the proceeds are being used for.
	No, there isn't enough transparency to prove my money goes to help.

Daily Charity News

INVESTORS LEFT OUT IN THE COLD

Monday, 06 July 2009

OTTAWA - Tax-shelter season may be months away, but a series of ongoing battles are surfacing based on prior years' tax shelters gone awry, according to the Financial Post. In April, the Canada Revenue Agency again warned Canadians about the dangers of investing in schemes that provide "inflated or unsubstantiated" tax losses or deductions.

HOMEOPATH DONATING HOUSE TO LAURIER

Monday, 06 July 2009

WATERLOO – Dr. Ron Harris is donating his home to Laurier for use as an innovative residence in which international and domestic students will live together and promote cultural awareness. The university will celebrate Dr. Harris’ gift on July 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the house, located at 102 Albert St. in Waterloo.

BIKES FOR BIBLES RIDES THIS SUMMER

Monday, 06 July 2009
TORONTO – The Canadian Bible Society’s (CBS) Bike for Bibles rides are taking place in the provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, North Alberta, South Alberta, PEI and Ontario this summer. All across the country, cyclists are receiving colourful Bike for Bibles jerseys and they are busy finalizing their sponsorships for this exciting fundraising event.
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INJURY POSTPONES CHARITY SOCCER MATCH

Monday, 06 July 2009

VANCOUVER — A back injury will prevent soccer legend Zinedine Zidane from playing a charity soccer match Saturday in Vancouver, but the game has been rescheduled for July 12.