Wednesday, June 24, 2020
From the front lines to our front lawns, Canadians have been known to carry out selfless acts for family, neighbours and even strangers. These neighbourly acts of compassion know no age limit, colour, gender or social barriers and they’ve brought communities closer together with smiles, tears, and an overwhelming appreciation for what it means to be Canadian.
To help spread some good news in these challenging times, RBC has launched Random Acts of Canadian. This is a new national call to showcase the incredible ways in which Canadians are positively impacting and supporting one another, their communities and their country as they cope with the ongoing stress of living through – and emerging from – a global pandemic.
Canadians can share their stories by submitting them to www.randomactsofcanadian.com. Each week, RBC will share stories to spread the joy, and celebrate the amazing acts of kindness that are happening all across Canada.
“COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of Canadians in so many ways, but what continues to stand out is the ingenuity with which they are helping one another,” said Neil McLaughlin, Group Head, Personal & Commercial Banking, RBC. “These stories demonstrate the resilience and spirit of generosity that defines Canadians – something that should be recognized and celebrated. We hope these stories inspire others to follow suit and do something that keeps this kindness movement going as Canada emerges from the pandemic.”
RBC encourages all Canadians to discover and participate in Random Acts of Canadian, by bringing the ideas that are spotlighted into their own community, or creating their own moments and sharing their successes through this communal online space.
Here are a few examples of Canadians giving back in their communities:
To learn more about these and other inspiring acts of kindness, visit www.randomactsofcanadian.com.
About RBC
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We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.