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$400,000 Donation for Affordable and Supportive Housing Project in Hamilton

February 13, 2020

From left to right: Judy Eising, Director of Donor Relations and Fundraising, Indwell; Mary D’Alton, Executive Director, The Cowan Foundation; Jessica Brand, Assistant Program Director, Indwell; Heather McLachlin, President, Cowan...

Peeling for Change: The Raw Carrot Receives a Donation for Mental Health First Aid Training

January 28, 2020

From left to right: Paul, staff member, The Raw Carrot; Mary D'Alton, Executive Director, The Cowan Foundation; John, staff member, The Raw Carrot; Ashby, staff member, The Raw Carrot; Rebecca Sherbino, Co-Director, The Raw Carrot The Cowan...

Foundation supports the EDDT Pilot Project in support of Child & Youth Mental Health Care

December 17, 2019

Left to Right - Heather Fedy, Director Mental Health Operations, Lutherwood; Mary-Jo Shearer, Manager Donor Development, Lutherwood Child and Family Foundation; John Colangeli, CEO, Lutherwood; Chris Sellers, Director Lutherwood Child and Family...

Intact Financial Corporation acquires Frank Cowan Co. and The Guarantee Company of North America

December 2, 2019

​Today, Intact Financial Corporation has announced the completion of the acquisition of The Guarantee Company of North America and Frank Cowan Company. Read the full press release here. 

The Cowan Foundation $76,000 Grant Supports Risk Benefit Assessment Toolkit for Outdoor Play

August 20, 2019

Marlene Power, Executive Director, The Child & Nature Alliance of Canada and Michael Lough, Vice-President, Specialty Programs & Associations, Frank Cowan Company The Cowan Foundation is pleased to announce a $76,000 donation over two years...

Intact Financial Corporation to acquire Frank Cowan Co. and The Guarantee Company of North America

August 15, 2019

Princeton Holdings Ltd. announces Intact Financial Corporation is to acquire The Guarantee Company of North America and Frank Cowan Company. Princeton Holdings will continue to own Cowan Insurance Group, Cowan Asset Management, and Fountain Street...

Cowan Insurance Group Surpasses 2018 Record, Raises $175,000 for Children’s Mental Health Ontario

July 3, 2019

Heather McLachlin, President, Cowan Insurance Group (right) and Mary D’Alton, Executive Director, The Cowan Foundation (left) present a cheque for $175,000 to Kimberly Moran, Chief Executive Officer, CMHO (centre) on June 17, 2019. Cowan...

The Cowan Foundation Continues to Change Lives and Improve Communities

June 12, 2019

“The Cowan Foundation’s 24th year has been an exceptional example of how with a clear vision and collaboration with operating companies, clients and employees, great progress and achievements can be made,” says Mary D’Alton,...

The Cowan Foundation Helps Cutting-Edge Science Education Reach Students

June 4, 2019

From left to right: Judy Dawe, Commercial Accounts Executive, Cowan Insurance Group; Greg Dick, Director of Outreach, Perimeter Institute; Mary D'Alton, Executive Director, The Cowan Foundation The Cowan Foundation is pleased to announce a...

The Cowan Foundation Announces Donation to ITC Program for At-Risk Youth

March 21, 2019

From Left to Right: Mohamed Sofa, Executive Director, Britannia Woods Community House; Deana Maric, Director, Third Party Insurance Services, Cowan Insurance Group & Board Member, Social Planning Council of Ottawa; Khaled Nizami, Board Member,...