Brandt Gives $550,000 In Donations

Jan 24, 2025 - 7 months ago

Brandt employees directed funds to support 11 organizations across Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand during an annual holiday event.

Eleven charities are sharing $550,000 in holiday cheer, thanks to donations from the Brandt Thanks A Billion Holiday Fund. The contributions are part of the company’s annual week-long virtual holiday celebration, where Brandt employees choose how the funds are distributed in their local communities. Over the last five years, Brandt employees have directed $2.2 million to various charities in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

“Supporting our communities is a priority for us. We give back to strengthen the places where our employees and customers live and work, ensuring a brighter future for us all” said Matt Semple, Brandt Senior Vice-President—Marketing. “The holidays are a time for gratitude, and the Thanks A Billion Holiday Fund is the Brandt Family’s way of saying ‘thank you’ to our communities and the organizations that make them strong.”

This year’s recipients, by country, include:

Canada ($295,000 CAD)

Canadian Cancer Society - $140,000
Make a Wish Canada - $71,000
Alzheimer Society of Canada - $51,000
MS Canada - $33,000

US ($85,000 USD)

Wounded Warrior Project - $50,000
Mayo Clinic - $25,000
Heartland Community College Foundation - $10,000

Australia ($85,000 AUD)

Rural Aid Australia - $61,000
Make-A-Wish Australia - $24,000

New Zealand ($85,000 NZD)

Cancer Society New Zealand - $53,000
New Zealand Rural Support Charitable Trust - $32,000

The Brandt’s Thanks A Billion program is about to celebrate its thirteenth anniversary. Since its inception, the program has invested more than $25 million in 250+ communities across Canada, the US, New Zealand, and Australia.

Source: Brandt