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For the second year in a row Villa Charities through its charitable arm, the Villa Charities Foundation, will support George Brown College students through the newly renamed Villa Charities Renzo Pillon Memorial Scholarship. Open to full-time second and third-year GBC Architectural Technology...

Toronto-based print company, Allegra Toronto, has donated 50,000 individually wrapped face shields to George Brown College. The gift is valued at $124,500 and is intended to assist the College’s ongoing efforts to ensure that students, faculty and staff remain safe when at College facilities during...

Photo: 2020 BOLT Day of Discovery site visit at “The Well” in Toronto As we navigate the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Building Opportunities for Life (BOLT) Foundation remains steadfast in its support of students at George Brown College’s Centre for Construction and Engineering...

The Pinball Clemons Foundation recently donated $96,000 to support 32 students at George Brown College for the 2020-2021 academic year. This generous gift is focused on supporting students that self-identify as Indigenous, as well as supporting those students experiencing financial need. Jennifer...

The George Brown College Foundation is pleased to announce two new appointments to its Board of Directors. On 25 February 2021, Ray Williams and Julian De Gasperis were appointed members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Ray Williams is the Managing Director and Vice Chair, Financial Markets...

The Janes family has donated $50,000 across several areas at George Brown College focusing on assisting the diverse student population at the College. The donation is directed to three areas: the COVID-19 Foodshare Emergency Food Box Fund, the Black Student Support Network and Indigenous Education &...

Toronto, ON - Concert Properties Ltd. and their supporting partners have made a donation of $100,000 to help George Brown College Centre of Construction and Engineering students dealing with challenges to their education brought on by COVID-19. Already a long-time supporter of George Brown College...

The George Brown College Foundation is pleased to announce several changes to its board of directors. Gary Teelucksingh, Chief Operating Officer, Capco, has been appointed Chair of the George Brown College Foundation Board of Directors, as Peter Lee completes his term as Chair. Gary brings his...

We’re deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Angelo DelZotto (1930-2020), leader of Tridel Corporation, legendary city builder and generous philanthropist. Mr. DelZotto was a long-time supporter of George Brown College. In 2013, a generous donation from Tridel and the DelZotto family established...

The George Brown College Foundation wants to ensure future frontline workers have the financial support they need to complete their education. The foundation has launched a campaign to raise enough funds to create at least 40 scholarships ranging between $500 and $1,000 to support George Brown...

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Land Acknowledgement

George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.