The RONA Foundation recognized for its impact on the community
The RONA Foundation is a finalist in the Community Involvement category of the Les Mercuriades 2024 competition
Boucherville, QC – March 25, 2024 – The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is proud to be a finalist in the prestigious Les Mercuriades 2024 business competition, for the Community Involvement category.
“We’re extremely proud of what we’ve accomplished with the RONA Foundation and the positive impact we have on our community. Our greatest success lies in our ability to give back to people. For us, nothing is more important than making a concrete difference in people’s lives,” explains Josée Lafitte, Director of the RONA Foundation. Catherine Laporte, Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, adds: “It’s an honour to be a finalist in this competition and to be recognized for our commitment to making a tangible, positive difference in the lives of people in need.” I am confident that our mission inspires change and creates stronger communities.”
A meaningful mission that has a tangible impact
This recognition highlights the RONA Foundation’s commitment to hundreds of organizations across Canada. Last year, for its 25th anniversary, the RONA Foundation redefined its mission to be aligned with RONA’s purpose. Today, the Foundation seeks to help improve the quality of life of Canadians in need by revitalizing their living environments and making it easier to access housing. In particular, it aims to help victims of domestic violence and their children, low-income families, and people with special needs or mental health issues. The generous contributions of the RONA Foundation have a significant impact on a national scale. In 2023, the RONA Foundation donated over $3.2 million to communities where RONA operates. It has helped improve living environments in different regions and provinces across Canada through various initiatives, whether by offering financial support for renovation projects or by providing materials to organizations such as shelters for victims of domestic violence, organizations that build homes for low-income families, or mental health institutions.
Discover the commitments and community initiatives of RONA inc. and the RONA Foundation by visiting the ronainc.ca website. To share this news on social media, please use @RONAEN (Facebook), @RONA (LinkedIn), and @RONAinc (X, formerly Twitter).
About the RONA Foundation
The RONA Foundation is a charitable organization created in 1998. For its 25th anniversary, the RONA Foundation redefined its mission, which is to improve the quality of life of Canadians in need by revitalizing their living environments and making it easier to access housing. It aims to help the victims of domestic violence and their children, low-income families, and individuals with specific needs or mental health issues. To find out more about the RONA Foundation, visit its website at https://www.ronainc.ca/en/rona-foundation.
About RONA inc.
RONA inc. is one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers and is headquartered in Boucherville, Québec. The RONA inc. network operates or services some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners. With a long and rich history, RONA inc. has supported Canadians in their home improvement and construction projects since 1939. To achieve this, the company relies on a team of 22,000 employees, to whom it strives to provide an inclusive workplace where everyone is invited to contribute. RONA inc. is one of the Montréal region’s Top Employers since 2021. As a result of its ongoing efforts in sustainable development, the company is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. To learn more about the company, visit the website www.ronainc.ca.