In partnership with Intertek Catalyst, Conestoga College, Him & Her, and Manulife, Capacity Canada has selected ten charitable non-profit organizations from across Canada as participants for its yearly event – Creative Day for Social Good (CD4SG).
The two-day event will see students from Conestoga College and industry professionals come together to create free-of-cost marketing tools for the selected non-profit organizations. This year, the CD4SG will be held on October 21 and 22 on a virtual platform.
Creative Day for Social Good also ensures participating students learn from the best in the industry, gain experience, and build their resumes. Last year, over 100 graphic design and public relations students from George Brown College and Conestoga College partnered with art directors, account managers and other industry professionals who volunteered their time.
“The event not only boosts student’s skills but also provides a possibility for recruitment in future. It’s a great networking opportunity for all those who are part of it. In the past, Creative Day for Social Good has led to some great job opportunities for students,” says Matt Miller, Executive-In-Residence, Capacity Canada.
Last year, 17 non-profits were selected as beneficiaries of the program. These non-profits received marketing tools and communication material, including website designs, videos, and brochures, among others. Some of the organizations that benefited from participating in the CD4SG include Child Witness Centre, Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region, and Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities, Newfoundland & Labrador, among others.
The non-profit organizations taking part in CD4SG this year include:
- Camp Winston Foundation, Muskoka, Ontario
- Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families, Calgary, Alberta
- IntegralOrg, Calgary, Alberta
- Lethbridge Family Services, Lethbridge, Alberta
- NB Lung Association, Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Ontario Public Health Association, Toronto, Ontario
- Peel Senior Link, Mississauga, Ontario
- The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, Guelph, Ontario
- The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth, Kitchener, Ontario
- Wellbeing Waterloo Region, Kitchener, Ontario
