Canada Life announced on Dec. 9 the recipients of its 2020 Seasonal gift. Six registered Canadian charities will receive a one-time donation of $10,000.

Typically, Canada Life employees choose one charity for a seasonal donation, but this year they chose six.

"The needs in our communities this year are unique, and so was our approach," said Jeff Macoun, President and COO, Canada, for Canada Life. "Registered charities are working harder than ever to support Canadians, but we recognize that they're seeing less financial support because of the pandemic. That's why we increased our donation amount to $60,000 this year and split it between six charities from coast to coast – to make an even bigger impact."

In October, Canada Life invited charities to apply for this gift. Applicants were short-listed, and employees voted on which charity in their geographic area they wanted to receive this donation.

The recipients are:

• 1JustCity in Winnipeg, MB, which supports community services and programming for low income neighbourhoods.

• Carmichael Outreach Inc. in Regina, SK, a local centre which helps those experiencing poverty and homelessness.

• Honoring Indigenous Peoples (HIP) Charitable Corporation, in Toronto, ON, which provides essential supplies like food, clothing, hygiene supplies and more to remote Indigenous communities.

• Mères Avec Pouvoir in Montreal, QC, which offers programs that help single mothers assert their independence and balance multiple demands like school, work and family obligations.

• SARA for Women Society in Mission, BC, which supports women and children experiencing domestic violence.

• The Sunshine Foundation of Canada, located in London, ON, which supports children who live with severe disabilities.