Onex team members across its Toronto, New York, New Jersey, Boston and London offices directly participate in, and are encouraged to volunteer their time to, local charitable causes and community-based initiatives, including supporting shelters for abused women and families, homeless outreach programs, hospital fundraising initiatives, tutoring and mentorship programs, and various food and clothing drives. Many Onex team members, both senior and junior, also volunteer in leadership roles of numerous charitable boards and committees. Below are a few examples of our community giving and participation.
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Hold’em for Life is a nonprofit organization that raises funds for cancer research and other initiatives at Mount Sinai Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital, SickKids Hospital, Ronald McDonald House and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
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United Way is a worldwide nonprofit movement. Each United Way operates and raises support locally, directly responding to local needs and help build a caring community.
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Covenant House is Canada’s largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk. Covenant House Toronto offers the widest range of 24-7 services to about 350 young people each day.