A SPIRIT OF GIVING

Bell people are actively engaged in our communities. In addition to giving time and money to worthy causes, many of our employees are playing leadership roles, mobilizing themselves and others by getting involved. Bell encourages community involvement through internal campaigns, volunteer grants, payroll and credit card deductions, and organizing volunteer teams.

QUICK FACTS

• In 2010, we announced a five-year, $50-million program to support mental health, one of Canada’s most pressing health concerns. It is the largest program ever undertaken by a Canadian corporation in support of mental health.
• The Bell Let’s Talk Day on February 9, 2011 raised an additional $3.3 million to support mental health.
• In 2010, Bell contributed $15.8 million in community investments in mental health, including workplace mental health programs and other initiatives.
• Employees and pensioners contributed over $1.2 million in charitable gifts and logged nearly 256,000 hours in volunteer time.
• In May 2010, approximately 15,000 people, including 2,000 Bell team members across Canada, took part in the Walk for Kids Help Phone which raised $2.5 million. More than $800,000 of the total came directly from the Bell team’s pledges and creative fundraising efforts.