RBC holds book drive to benefit YWCA
In 2005, RBC sponsored Vancouver's Unique Lives &
Experiences event. As North America's foremost women's
lecture series, this event provides intellectual entertainment,
meaningful dialogue and stimulating interaction to thousands
women across the continent every year. But in Vancouver, participants
had a chance to make a difference in their community as well.
RBC partnered with the YWCA to hold a book drive to benefit
women and children in need: participants were invited to donate
a new copy of a book that inspired them at the door.
Over 300 new books were collected, including such favourites
as Anne of Green Gables, Charlotte's Web, Great
Expectations and The Purpose Driven Life.
"People clearly chose these books with a lot of care,
because a book has the potential to provide a simple moment
of peace or inspiration," said Jennifer Toderan, RBC
Donations Manager. "It was so gratifying to see how much
joy they felt at sharing something so personal with those
in need."
The YWCA took great pleasure in distributing those books
to women and children in need across Vancouver. Since 1997,
RBC has donated over $250,000 to the YWCA British Columbia
in support of its vision of equality for women.
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