“At Amazon, we are passionate about providing our team with opportunities to give back in the communities where we operate,” said Talia Mohammad, Site Leader of Amazon YYZ2. “Our goal is to not only have a positive, lasting effect on the families in these communities, but to also inspire our employees to get directly involved in local charitable initiatives that they are passionate about.”
Amazon’s donation to Milton District Hospital Foundation will directly support the purchase of vital ICU equipment, helping hospital staff better provide quality urgent care to members of the local community.
“Amazon’s donation will help us deliver comprehensive and continuous care for our patients facing life-threatening conditions,” says Cindy McDonell, SVP Clinical Operations, Halton Healthcare. “We are grateful that Amazon chose to partner with us in providing the best possible care to these patients and keeping pace with the growing healthcare needs of our community.”
At Halton Women’s Place, Amazon’s donation will help support the organization’s Public Education Fund and the development of a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Room for local women and children who face abuse.
“We admire Amazon’s commitment to providing spaces that promote diversity, equity and inclusion for employees in their facilities across the country and are grateful they have helped us to do the same,” says Laurie Hepburn, Executive Director, Halton Women’s Place. “Now, women and children in our community seeking a secure space at Halton Women’s Place will also have a safe area for a variety of inclusive practices.”
In 2020, Amazon donated more than $10 million to charities and not-for-profit organizations across Canada, including charities that address the company’s focus on “Right Now Needs” like food, shelter, and basic goods for children and their families.
“Amazon’s donations to Halton Women’s Place and Milton District Hospital Foundation highlight the company’s commitment to our local community,” says Milton Mayor Gordon Krantz. “The Halton Region is home to multiple Amazon facilities, and has felt the positive impact of the company’s local presence through employment opportunities and positive charitable initiatives like this one.”
“Amazon’s donations to Milton District Hospital and Halton Women’s Place will have an incredible impact on community members of all backgrounds,” says Parm Gill, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. “We are grateful the company has chosen to invest in Halton Region and will continue to work alongside Amazon to identify areas of need.”
“As Halton Region continues to recover from the pandemic, we are grateful to see organizations like Amazon investing in our local community,” said Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament, Milton, Ontario. “The company’s donation will help Milton District Hospital and Halton Women’s Place deliver vital services to members of our community from all walks of life. Thank you to all the Amazon operations employees who made this happen!”
