BURNABY, British Columbia, October 29, 2012 – Through their national corporate citizenship program, Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life (new window) have provided the Neil Squire Society (new window) with a grant for $40,000 over the next two years. These funds will be used to continue to develop and expand the Society’s reach to partner sites and persons with physical disabilities across Canada.
“We are very grateful for the continued support from Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life towards our Employ-Ability Program,” said Gary Birch, Executive Director of the Neil Squire Society. “Their donation will enable us to provide additional support for people with physical disabilities across Canada to pursue their employment goals.”
As one of the Neil Squire Society’s longest supporters, the Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life have contributed more than $140,000 to help the Neil Squire Society build stronger, more inclusive communities
The Employ-Ability Program prepares persons with disabilities for future employment opportunities. The Program is aimed at those who are most marginalized in society, particularly those who have had very long term detachment from the labour force. It provides a flexible, self-paced, and supportive environment, and services the full spectrum of people with physical disabilities.
About Neil Squire Society
Neil Squire Society (new window) is the only not-for-profit organization in Canada that for the past 27 years has used technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with physical disabilities. The Society has developed innovative programs and services and some of the world’s leading edge assistive technology for people with physical disabilities. More than 25,000 people with disabilities in Canada have benefited from the work of the Society. With about fifty staff, Neil Squire Society has offices and provides services to Canadian in Vancouver, Regina, Ottawa, Fredericton, and Moncton, as well as to many small communities across Canada via distance education.
About Great-West Life
Great-West Life is a leading Canadian insurer. Together with its subsidiaries, London Life and Canada Life, Great-West Life serves the financial security needs of more than 12 million people across Canada. Through their national corporate citizenship program and as an Imagine Caring Company, Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life donate a minimum of one per cent of average pre-tax profits to non-profit, charitable and community organizations each year.
For further information, please contact:
Alexi Thomas
Manager of Communications
Neil Squire Society
Tel: 604-473-9363
E-mai: alexit@neilsquire.ca
Marlene Klassen
Assistant Vice-President, Communication Services
Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life
Tel: 204-946-7705
E-mail: marlene.klassen@gwl.ca