TELUS Friendly Future Foundation

Are you a seasoned fundraiser passionate about helping youth reach their full potential? Check out our job posting for the role of Head of Fundraising and Donor Engagement below.

Food and community are at the root of Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society. Since launching the first of its kind in Canada schoolyard farm, our partner uses innovative technology to offer experiential learning, leadership development, and job-skills training to more than 4,500 youth. Learn more about how to support programs like this here: friendlyfuture.com/donate #FriendlyFuture #YouthEmpowerment #SocialImpact #FutureLeaders #SustainableAgriculture #FreshProduce #FarmFreshFood

It’s all “fore” a friendlier future! Thank you to everyone who joined us at our second annual Charity Golf Classic at KaneffGolf's Lionhead Golf Club and Conference Centre. This year’s tournament brought together an incredible group of TELUS partners and customers for a great day of golf in support of the TELUS Student Bursary. Thanks to our incredible sponsors and golfers, we raised $215,000 to empower students to pursue their dream of a post-secondary education. 👏👏👏

🌟 Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day! 🌟 We’re excited to shine a spotlight on Tiya, an inspiring education student at The University of British Columbia, member of the Okanagan Nation and a proud recipient of the TELUS Student Bursary. Tiya is dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth, and her journey is a testament to resilience, strength and the profound impact of investing in Indigenous education. “I learned the true relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canada,” Tiya says reflecting on her experiences. “So, I feel a strong obligation to my community, my family and myself. I want to teach future generations of First Nations youth and show them that we are valued, and we will heal as a community. I want to honour my ancestors and remaining language speakers by becoming one of the few Okanagan language speakers. My ultimate goal is to someday become a Nsyilxcen language speaker, knowledge keeper and educator.” Let's celebrate Tiya and all Indigenous voices shaping a brighter future. Read more about Tiya's inspiring journey: https://lnkd.in/gQpb6UMM #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousYouth #Empowerment #Education #FriendlyFuture

We’re honoured to fund Anishnabeg Outreach (AO) to help bring their transformative AONest software to life. Together, we're fostering critical healing and identity reclamation to address gaps in youth mental health models by supporting the creation of resources that encompass Indigenous-led and Indigenous informed mental health support. #FriendlyFuture

We did it! Thank you so much to all of our gala sponsors, volunteer committee members and guests for helping us raise over $2.5M to help improve health and education outcomes for youth across Canada. We’re still buzzing from the energy of our musical performances by Barenaked Ladies, Arkells, Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, and Jully Black. A special thanks to our Co-chairs, Jay McCauley and Christi Himmelheber, emcee, Sangita Patel and our inspiring TELUS Student Bursary recipients, Jolie, Nebiyou and Clementine, for making the evening a night to remember. Check out the photos to relive the magic from our inaugural ‘Together for Tomorrow: A Friendly Future Gala’ by TELUS.

Last chance to bid in our Online Silent Auction! All bids must be placed by June 14 at 6pm EST. 100% of the funds raised will support urgent needs facing youth today. Get your final bids in before it’s too late! https://lnkd.in/gEgSdXvd

A huge thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for their generous contributions toward ‘Together for Tomorrow: A Friendly Future Gala’ by our Presenting Sponsor, TELUS. We are so grateful for your support. Your partnership is helping break down barriers for millions of youth each year, empowering them to reach their full potential. Together, we are making the future friendly. 

We’re excited to share that our Together for Tomorrow Online Silent Auction is now live! 100% of the funds raised will support urgent needs facing youth today — including the TELUS Student Bursary for post-secondary students experiencing financial need and who are committed to making a difference in their communities. There are 50+ items that you can bid on by Friday, June 14. Get your bids in before it’s too late: https://lnkd.in/gEgSdXvd

Check out Kolton’s diary about his experience with our charity partner, the Gilbert Centre, and learn more about how to support young people through gender-affirming care: friendlyfuture.com/donate #FriendlyFuture #RainbowEquality #YouthEmpowerment #SocialImpact #2SLGBTQ #InclusionMatters #TransRightsAreHumanRights