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A Legacy of Giving Continues with 64 Canadian Charities and Organizations supported in the Foundation’s 25th year

February 18, 2021

We are pleased to share with you The Cowan Foundation’s 2020 Community Investment Report highlighting some of the incredible work being done by 64 Canadian charities and organizations who received funds this past year. During an especially...

Donation Supports Concussion Patients on their Path to Recovery: MyBrainPacer App

February 11, 2021

For those struggling with Post Concussion Syndrome, their path to recovery has become clearer thanks to the recent launch of a free app created by St. Joseph’s Health Care London called MyBrainPacer. Along with other strong funding partners,...

A Donation to Baycrest to Advance Research into Cognitive Behaviour

December 10, 2020

The Cowan Foundation is pleased to announce a $600,000 donation over three years to Baycrest to help advance critical research being conducted in the field of cognitive behaviour by scientists at the Rotman Research Institute. This gift was made in...

A Donation to Ducks, in Partnership with the City of Woodstock, to Create a New Wetland Habitat

September 18, 2020

From Left to Right:  Heather McLachlin, President, Cowan Insurance Group Ltd; Mayor Trevor Birtch, City of Woodstock; William Jones, Manager of Development, Ducks Unlimited Canada; Phil Holst, Director, Ducks Unlimited Canada The Cowan...

Final Donation Installment Delivered in Support of Cowan Field, Stratford

September 9, 2020

From Left to Right: Dan Mathieson, Mayor of Stratford; Mary D’Alton, Executive Director, The Cowan Foundation; Mike Vancea, President, Stratford Soccer Association; Kevin Machado, Treasurer, Stratford Soccer Association. During the COVID-19...

First installment of $5M investment Delivered to Conestoga College

September 4, 2020

Mary D’Alton, Executive Director of The Cowan Foundation, visited the Cowan Health Sciences Centre to present Conestoga with the first installment of a $5M investment to help the address the urgent need for additional health care professionals....

A Record $5M Donated to Conestoga College to Create Canada’s First Integrated Strategy to Support the Training and Education of PSWs

June 16, 2020

The Cowan Foundation is thrilled to announce a $5M major investment in Conestoga College as part of a broader $10M initiative to address the urgent need for additional health care professionals including personal support workers (PSWs) at...

A Foundation Partnership in Waterloo Region Supports Internet Connectivity for Students

May 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic created many challenges that needed to be addressed quickly, including the transition of students learning in the classroom to learning through an electronic device.  School boards across the province have been working...

The Cowan Foundation donates $250,000 to Help Address Homelessness in Waterloo Region

March 13, 2020

From left to right: Alice Plug-Buist, Board President, Indwell Community Homes; Mary D’Alton, Executive Director, The Cowan Foundation; Jerry McDougall, Regional Manager, Cowan Insurance Group;​ Jeff Neven –...

A Record Year for Giving with over $1.8 Million Donated to Canadian Charities

March 13, 2020

It was a record year for giving with over $1.8 Million provided to 123 charitable projects and programs in 2019. With over $27 Million in donations since 1995, The Cowan Foundation continues to be a driving force in changing lives and...