Vibrant Communities

Our priority education project
EDUCATION
RBC believes that investing in education not only helps children, but also
strengthens our families, enriches our communities and builds the intellectual
capital we need to ensure the future health and prosperity of our country.
That’s why we created the RBC After School Project.
A good after school program can give a real boost to the skills and knowledge children gain in a formal classroom,
bridging the gap between schoolwork and homework, and giving children a chance to take part in wide range
of other activities where they can shine and have fun.
Since 1999, RBC has provided more than $27 million in grants to 248 community-based after school programs
in Canada, helping almost 29,000 children. To be selected for a grant, organizations must offer structured
and supervised activities for children between the ages of 6 and 17. The programs must also focus on what
RBC calls the “three Ss” — safety, social skills and self-esteem. The grants are used to provide a wide range
of activities including computer instruction, sports, literacy tutoring, music and art lessons, nutrition guidance
and homework help.
RBC After School Project —
2012 Highlights
In 2012, RBC donated more than $2.7 million to
105 community-based organizations in 69 cities across
Canada as part of the RBC After School Project, including
organizations such as:
n Multicultural Family Resources Society, Alberta,
Canada: RBC donated $40,000 to this Edmonton after
school program, which provides youth with skills and
knowledge to improve success in school through the
homework club.
n Whitney Pier Youth Club, Nova Scotia, Canada: RBC
donated $40,000 to fund integrated programs for youth
in this Nova Scotia community, including a homework
club that encourages mentorship among club members.
We also supported the following new grant recipients:
n Atelier 850
n Boys and Girls Club of Spryfield
n Boys and Girls Club of Diamond Valley
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n Boys and Girls Club Saskatoon, White Buffalo Clubhouse
n Canadian Mental Health Association, Durham
n Children’s Heritage Fund, Gordon Bell High School
n City of Abbotsford/Abbotsford School District 34
n Community Action Resource Centre in Toronto
n Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre
n Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood Centre
n Fort St. John Friendship Society
n Fusion Youth Activity and Technology Centre
n Patro Laval
n Rideau Community Health Services, Duncan J Schoular
n ROCK Burlington
n Senator Reid Elementary School
n Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon
n South Burnaby Neighbourhood House Society
n St. James Town Family Literacy Services
n Warden Woods Church and Community Centre