Magna Community Fund

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August 4, 2023

About the Program

“Magna is proud to continue its longstanding legacy of support for York Region charities and local community events. As our communities and our company grow and evolve, Magna remains committed to making positive social and environmental impacts globally, and right here at home.”

— Erin Cerenzia, Magna Manager, Community Relations

Neighbourhood Network is excited to announce the ten charitable beneficiaries for this year’s Magna Community Fund, whose programs and services collectively help over 41,000 residents across York Region!

Alongside Magna’s donation, these ten beneficiaries will receive ongoing promotional opportunities at the Aurora Concerts in the Park and Aurora’s Ribfest.

Join us at these events or on social media to help congratulate this year’s incredible recipients!

Canadian Mental Health Association York and South Simcoe

Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers

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Apply to Receive the Magna Community Fund

Purpose

At Magna, we believe in creating a better world of mobility, responsibly. We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems, and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For community building. For diversity and inclusion. For education. For environmental sustainability. For healthcare. For all.

Criteria

The Magna Community Fund stives to support registered charities, non-profits, and community groups aligned with Magna’s Strategic Giving Priorities in the communities in which we have operations. Strategic Giving Priorities include:

Community Building: Requests that support the overall betterment of communities where Magna employees live and work, globally.
Diversity & Inclusion: Requests that promote an environment of belonging and increase the involvement of all people from a range of different backgrounds (ex: social/ethnic/gender/sexual orientation/age/ability) at Magna and in the community
Education: Requests to universities, colleges, robotics, or other skilled trades for Talent Attraction & Development or Research, Development, & Innovation.
Enviromental Sustainability Requests beyond Magna’s required sustainability practices to support climate action, clean water and sanitation, and overall sustainable cities and communities.
Healthcare Requests to support hospitals and good health/well-being initiatives.

Priority will be given to organizations who run programs and/or provide services/supports in the northern six municipalities of York Region (Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King Township, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville).

Ten beneficiaries will be selected to receive this grant each year. Recipients will also receive free on-site activation opportunities at the weekly Aurora Concerts in the Park and at Aurora’s Ribfest (dates/times to be confirmed).

Process

You can apply to the Magna Community Fund in one of two ways:

Submit this electronic application online
Complete our [email protected]

All applications are due by July 28, 2023. All decisions will be communicated by August 4, 2023.

Eligibility Criteria

Are you a Magna employee or a representative from a charity, non-profit, or community group?(Required)

Employee

Representative

Are you requesting support for a charity, non-profit, or community group?(Required)

Yes

Is the charitable or social cause active in a community where Magna has operations?(Required)

Yes

Which of Magna’s Strategic Giving Priorities does your organization or its social programs support? Please select all that apply.(Required)

Community Building

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Environmental Sustainability

Healthcare

Other

You selected "Other" in the previous question. Please describe:(Required)

Contact Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Region(Required)

Product Group(Required)

Organization Details

Name of Organization(Required)

Charitable Registration Number (if applicable):

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address City Province Postal Code Country

Website(Required)

Social Media

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Provide a brief overview of your organization and its main purpose:(Required)

What is the geographic reach of your organization?(Required)

Does this organization have a direct connection with any Magna employees, ex: a Magna employee sits on your Board of Directors, is a volunteer, etc.?(Required)

Yes

If Yes, please provide the name of the Magna employee(s):(Required)

Sponsorship Details

How will your organization use Magna Community Fund proceeds? Please check all that apply and explain each in the box below. Be as specific as possible.(Required)

New Programs

Existing Programs

Events

Staff Salaries

Day to Day Operations

Rent or Other Physical Space Needs (ex: Office Equipment)

Other

Please explain each checked box in the question above. Be as specific as possible.

How many individuals will benefit from Magna Community Fund proceeds?(Required)

Can your organization commit to having representation at a Town of Aurora Concerts in the Park event (Wednesday evenings, specific date/time to be provided) and Aurora Ribfest (August 25-27, 2023)?(Required)

Almost Done!

First, here's some information about Magna’s Community Fund Application review process.

What's Next?

Once you submit your request, you will receive an email notification that we have received your application. The Magna Community Fund Committee will review all applications and announce the ten beneficiaries by August 4, 2023.

Agreement

By submitting this application I confirm that I have the authority to submit this request and agree to the conditions described below.

Consent(Required)

Should Magna agree to provide support for the initiative proposed in this application, I agree that information about this initiative may be highlighted on Magna communication channels, including but not limited to social media.(Required)

Consent

I have attached any relevant supporting documents that Magna should consider when reviewing this sponsorship request;