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RBC Financial Group supports lifelong learning, helping people of all ages make the most of their lives in the hours, months and years after school. That’s why we support initiatives like after-school programs for kids, work-internship programs for graduates, and the training and career development of our employees.

2005 Highlights

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• RBC sponsors Robert Stewart Essay Contest. RBC is proud to sponsor the first Robert Stewart Essay Competition through the Montreal Press Club. This competition is for full-time undergraduates studying journalism, communications or public relations at an accredited Canadian university or community college. (November 2005)
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• RBC Financial Group provides $1.7 million for after-school programs across Canada. As part of its ongoing commitment to children and education across Canada, RBC Financial Group will be providing almost $1.7 million in funding for 60 of Canada's leading after-school programs for the 2005-2006 school year. (September 2005)
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• Homework help goes online. Doing homework can be tough for students - and their parents. But TVOntario's Ask A Teacher website is taking some of the pain out of the chore. (July 2005)
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• RBC donates $150,000 to Junior Achievement of Canada. Students who are frustrated with the challenges of secondary school might think that the easiest, quickest solution is to quit. (July 2005)
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• RBC donates $300,000 to The Learning Partnership. Almost one out of every three Torontonians is a visible minority, and the city's future growth is largely expected to come from immigration. (July 2005)
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• 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. (July 2005)
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• RBC Centura donates $25,000 to North Carolina Futures for Kids program. RBC Centura is continuing its support of the North Carolina Futures for Kids (F4K) program. (July 2005)
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• Rocky Mount, N.C. - RBC Centura Bank announced twenty winning finalists in its 'Tribute to Teachers' initiative, a program to recognize and reward elementary and middle school teachers that demonstrate exceptional community leadership. Four finalists were selected in each of the five geographic regions in which RBC Centura does business. Each winner received $500 in 'Classroom Cash,' to be used for classroom learning tools such as art supplies, visual learning aids and workbooks that compliment required textbooks. In total, RBC Centura donated $10,000 under the 'Tribute for Teachers' program. A full list of the 20 honored teachers is available at www.rbccentura.com. (June 2005)
  
  

• Denver, CO.- RBC Dain Rauscher awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 10 high school-age seniors around the state as a part of the company's Colorado Scholarship Fund. Each student received a $2,000 college scholarship for their exceptional achievement in the areas of academics, leadership, community service, athletics and/or the arts. Overcoming significant challenges and financial needs were also taken into consideration. The RBC Dain Rauscher Colorado Scholarship Fund was founded in 2003 through the initiative of RBC Dain Rauscher.
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• RBC donates $75,000 to Ducks Unlimited Canada. RBC Financial Group has announced a donation of $75,000 to support "Adopt a Class," a program offered by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) to provide urban children with a chance to experience nature firsthand. (May 2005)
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• RBC donates $200,000 to Leadership Mount Allison. Mount Allison's signature leadership program got a big financial boost as RBC announced a donation of $200,000 in support of Leadership Mount Allison. (April 2005)
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• RBC donates $350,000 to UNB Centre for Financial Studies. The RBC Foundation donated $350,000 to UNB Fredericton's Centre for Financial Studies (CFS) to support the award-winning Student Investment Fund (SIF) program, giving UNB business students real investment experience in Canada's growing financial services industry. (April 2005)
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• RBC Centura invests in students. In North Carolina, four in every 10 students drop out of high school. In fact, in 2004 alone, more than 20,000 students dropped out. (April 2005)
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• RBC receives award from Parks and Recreation Ontario. RBC has received a Community Contribution Award from Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) for the company's support of athletics and education at the community level. (April 2005)
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• 4-H Recognizes RBC for 55 Years of Support. The Canadian 4-H Council is pleased to announce that long-time supporter RBC Financial Group (RBC) has earned the 'Platinum 4-H Award' for its significant ongoing contributions to 4-H at the national level. (April 2005)
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• RBC donates $350,000 to University of Regina. RBC Financial Group (RBC) announced a $350,000 donation to the University of Regina's Building Dreams and Futures campaign. (April 2005)
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• RBC donates $50,000 to Manitoba Children's Museum. RBC Financial Group (RBC), through RBC Foundation, today announced a $50,000 donation to the Manitoba Children's Museum to support innovative new programming. (April 2005)
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• RBC to offer internships to graduating class of Pathways to Education. RBC Financial Group will offer five summer internships to the inaugural graduating class of Pathways to Education, a program designed to support youth from economically disadvantaged communities.
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Local Initiatives

• Bahamas: RBC supported the following community organizations:

  • $60,000 for the HIV/Kerzner aids initiative
  • $20,000 as financial aid for deserving students
  • $5,000 Lyford Cay Foundation scholarship fund
  • $3,000 Police Dependents' Trust Fund
  • $15,000 to SAFE Bahamas - community group focused on crime prevention
  • $10,000+ to All Saints Camp (HIV/Aids)
  • $10,000 - sponsorship of annual Ministry of Tourism Cacique awards
  • In 2005, our Bahamas units adopted their local Cancer Society of The Bahamas, Afterschool programs for less fortunate children, and additional scholarship funds for top government scholars to attend choice high schools for senior years.
    
    
• Barbados: We pledged $150,000 CAD (over 3 years) to the University of West Indies.
  
  
• Brandon, Manitoba: For a third consecutive year, RBC donated $5,000 to the Community Adult Learning Centre. The centre offers adult courses in literacy, computer skills and English as a second language.
  
  
• British Columbia: For the fifth consecutive year, RBC donated $25,000 to the B.C. Library Association's Summer Reading Club, a province-wide program that encourages children to read throughout the summer.
  
  

• Calgary, Alberta: RBC employee Wafa Kadri was presented with the Chairman's Excellence Award by the mayor of Calgary. The award celebrates partnerships between business and education, and recognizes individuals who personify passion and commitment to successful partnerships.

• Campbellton, Nova Scotia: RBC Royal Bank donated $1,000 to the Campbellton Centennial Library.

• Charlottetown, P.E.I.: RBC Royal Bank donated $2,000 to the Stella Maris Boys and Girls Club Homework Club.

• Gem, Alberta: RBC made a $2,000 donation to the local 4H club, allowing them to travel to Medicine Hat and raise awareness about BSE among their urban peers.

• Glace Bay, Nova Scotia: RBC donated $10,000 to Glace Bay.COM, a successful program for students that offers homework assistance, tutoring, and guides them through job searches and resume writing.
  
  
• Hinton, Alberta: The RBC Foundation donated $5,000 to a library summer reading program.
  
  

• Kelowna, British Columbia: RBC funded the "Helping Hands" reforestation program to raise awareness about reforestation and plant in students' minds the idea that the environment is vital to their future. In all, 23,000 students, staff and volunteers planted a total of 134,000 seedlings at 50 sites in Kelowna.
  
  

• Lethbridge, Alberta: The RBC Foundation donated $230,000 to the University of Alberta for its Integrated Management Experience program.
  
  

• Minnedosa, Manitoba: The RBC Foundation donated $6,000 to the PULSE Literacy Program, Minnedosa Big Brothers and Sisters and Communities in Bloom.

• Manitou, Manitoba: The RBC Foundation donated $5,000 to the Lifelong Reading Program at the Manitou Public Library. The program encourages seniors to keep reading by delivering literature to seniors' locations throughout the community.
  
  

• Ottawa, Ontario: With support from the RBC Foundation, 375 students from Pinecrest Public School visited the Canadian War Museum. Children participated in a Remembrance Day presentations, explored exhibits and spoke with veterans who were in attendance.
  
  

• Pictou, Nova Scotia: RBC donated $10,000 to the New Glasgow YMCA, giving the entire student body at Pictou Landing First Nations School free gym memberships at the YMCA till September 2006. The grant will also be used for a YMCA after-school program conducted twice weekly at the Pictou Landing school.
  
  

• Red Deer, Alberta: The RBC Foundation has helped launch a two-year Financial Services Diploma at Red Deer College with a $125,000 donation.

• Rocky Mount, N.C.- RBC Centura funded a $3500 scholarship to Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) in North Carolina. The scholarship will be available to undergraduate students from low-to-moderate income areas interested in pursuing a career in the financial services industry.
  
  

• Rocky Mount, N.C. - RBC Centura contributed $12,500 to the ACCESS College Foundation to help underprivileged children in Tidewater Virginia gain access to higher education. More than 30,000 students and their families have received help with college entrance examinations, applying for financial aid, submitting final applications and enrolling in college.

• Rocky Mount, N.C. - RBC Centura donated $25,000 to Artspace, a nonprofit visual art and education center in Raleigh, N.C. that attracts more than 100,000 visitors each year. Artspace presents exhibitions and educational programs in an open-studio environment, will use RBC Centura's donation to improve its facilities and expand its educational programs.

• Rocky Mount, N.C. - RBC Centura donated $2,400 to fund financial education curriculum at Camp Challenge, a summer camp for high-achieving middle-school students from low-income families. Camp Challenge emphasizes financial literacy to help young people build secure financial futures.

• Rocky Mount, N.C. - RBC Centura donated $10,000 to Methodist College in Fayetteville, N.C., to help fund construction of a new science building, and an additional $10,000 for scholarship aid through the bank's gift to the Independent College Fund of North Carolina.

• Rocky Mount, N.C. - RBC Centura contributed $20,000 to the Wake Education Partnership's 2005 Annual Fund for Education. The donation will be used to provide leadership and professional development for teachers, principals and administrators, to foster community engagement, and to conduct research and advocacy on key education issues and needs.

• Rocky Mount, N.C. - RBC Centura donated $10,000 to Elon University to assist with the completion of the University's new business center.

• Rocky Mount, N.C. - RBC Centura sponsored an international baseball clinic and game for Durham boys and girls club members. Players from the USA and Nicaragua players signed autographs for the participants, who also received souvenirs and Bulls Bucks to buy dinner at the park.

• Rocky Mount, N.C., June 1, 2005 - RBC Centura Bank announced twenty winning finalists in its 'Tribute to Teachers' initiative, a program to recognize and reward elementary and middle school teachers that demonstrate exceptional community leadership. Four finalists were selected in each of the five geographic regions in which RBC Centura does business. Each winner received $500 in 'Classroom Cash,' to be used for classroom learning tools such as art supplies, visual learning aids and workbooks that compliment required textbooks. In total, RBC Centura donated $10,000 under the 'Tribute for Teachers' program. A full list of the 20 honored teachers is available at www.rbccentura.com
  
  

• Saint John, New Brunswick: RBC donated $40,000 to Prince Charles School as part of the RBC After School Grants Program. Forty-six children at the school receive help with homework, tutoring and literacy instruction, as well as physical education, music and drama.
  
  
• Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: RBC has contributed three two-year fellowship awards of $50,000 each ($25,000 for each of two years) to support training for three specialists at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, to help contend with long waiting lists, physician retirements and maintain excellence in patient care.
  
  

• Shelburne, Nova Scotia: RBC Royal Bank's Clark's Harbour branch donated $2,000 to a fundraising campaign for a new library.
  

• St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador: The RBC Foundation donated $2,500 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation for its Active Schools Program. The initiative will provide youth with information and activities that promotes an active, healthy lifestyle.
  
  
• St. Kitts: We provide bursaries to students who have excelled in their Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) exams for entry into the State College. Employees also support a charitable club from which monthly donations are made to needy organizations. Accumulated contributions total approximately $120,000 Canadian.
  
  
• St. Stephen, New Brunswick: RBC donated $2,000 to the Born to Read program.
  
  
• Toronto, Ontario: RBC provided a $28,000 After-School grant to Braeburn Neigbourhood Place. The grant will be used to help the organization offer learning and skill development to children after the school bell rings.

• Whitby, Ontario: RBC donated $10,000 in support of the fundraising efforts of the Whitby Central Library.

• Wolfville, Nova Scotia: The RBC Foundation pledged $10,000 for a Student Bursary Foundation Endowment Fund that addresses the needs of students with learning disabilities at Landmark East School.
  

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