RONA Foundation recognized for philanthropy

The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of Canadian home improvement retailer RONA inc., has been named a finalist in the Les Mercuriades 2024 business competition, for the Community Involvement category.

“We’re extremely proud of what we’ve accomplished with the RONA Foundation and the positive impact we have on our community,’ says Josée Lafitte, director of the RONA Foundation. “Our greatest success lies in our ability to give back to people. For us, nothing is more important than making a concrete difference in people’s lives.”

This recognition highlights the RONA Foundation’s commitment to hundreds of organizations across Canada. Last year, for its 25th anniversary, the RONA Foundation redefined its mission to be aligned with RONA’s purpose. Today, the Foundation seeks to help improve the quality of life of Canadians in need by revitalizing their living environments and making it easier to access housing. In particular, it aims to help victims of domestic violence and their children, low-income families, and people with special needs or mental health issues. The contributions of the RONA Foundation have a significant impact on a national scale. In 2023, the RONA Foundation donated over $3.2 million to communities where RONA operates. It has helped improve living environments in different regions and provinces across Canada through various initiatives, whether by offering financial support for renovation projects or by providing materials to organizations such as shelters for victims of domestic violence, organizations that build homes for low-income families, or mental health institutions.