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Blog: The Audacity of Justice
Growing up, I often remember my grandmother reaching into her pocket and handing me one peso to buy a treat. But before she handed it over, she would say, "You can only use 80 cents of that. Ten cents you have to save, and ten...
Report: Analysis of Philanthropic Capital Flow and Relevant Social Outcomes
Definity Foundation is thrilled to announce the release of our research report, Analysis of Philanthropic Capital Flow and Relevant Social Outcomes, created in collaboration with Data for Good Waterloo Region! This report highlights philanthropic activity across...
Announcement – New Board Chair
The Definity Insurance Foundation is thrilled to announce Justin Wiebe as the newly elected Chair of Board of Directors. Justin is a Métis citizen from Saskatoon in Treaty 6 and Métis Territory. He is passionate about rethinking...
Partnership announcement – Trinity Centres Foundation
The Trinity Centres Foundation (Relèven) and the Definity Insurance Foundation are thrilled to announce a new partnership to support the development and operations of the Relèven Transition Fund. Read more INNOVATIVE SOCIAL...
2023 Annual Report
Read about the Definity Foundation's continued journey as a philanthropic organization in our 2023 Annual Report: Community at the Core, Driven by Justice, Integrity through Action
Partnership announcement – EntrepreNorth
EntrepreNorth and the Definity Insurance Foundation announce a new partnership rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems
New report: Spending pathways for foundations
In November 2023, the Definity Insurance Foundation commissioned a report from The Philanthropist Journal to understand the various spending pathways for foundations. These pathways include continuing in perpetuity, limited life or spending down, and a spectrum of...
Announcement: Inaugural Senior Fellow
Definity Insurance Foundation announces Shauna Sylvester as inaugural Senior Fellow The Definity Insurance Foundation is thrilled to announce Shauna Sylvester as the inaugural Senior Fellow in advancement of Climate Justice and...
Our partnerships
Announcement: Support for Windmill Microlending
Definity Insurance Foundation and Definity Financial Corporation join forces to support Windmill Microlending with $1.1 Million for newcomers' career development READ PRESS RELEASE (DECEMBER 12, 2023)
