News from the George Brown College Foundation

News and Announcements

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...

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Building Opportunities for Life Today (BOLT) Charitable Foundation has continued to support George Brown College students. On July 15, 2020, the BOLT Charitable Foundation presented the college with another generous gift of $30,000 towards student scholarships for...

The Heavy Construction Association of Toronto (HCAT) is renewing its generous scholarships for civil engineering students at George Brown College , donating $45,000 for this use on July 1. The College is pleased to receive continued support from this highly-regarded industry group that works to...

The phrase “We’re all in this together” has come to symbolize the fight against COVID-19. It also represents the spirit of the George Brown College community and our partners who rallied together to support students facing financial distress and food insecurity due to the coronavirus emergency. We...

Villa Charities is excited to announce it is launching a new national scholarship program for post-secondary undergraduate and graduate students. The Villa Charities Scholarship Program will be available to students of all backgrounds and faiths, who believe in and will help further Villa Charities’...

Many students are in urgent financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why the George Brown College Foundation started a campaign to increase the college’s COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund, growing it from $850,000 to more than $1 million in only a few weeks. Thanks to this fund, 3...