We share in the common responsibility to make our communities better. We contribute to their economic prosperity as an employer, as a purchaser of goods and services, as a lender to small and local businesses, and as a supporter of community economic development initiatives and local entrepreneurship.
We help our communities by working with organizations and people who inspire others. The RBC Olympians Program is one example: Athletes, including four-time Canadian Paralympic champion Andrea Holmes (shown), act as community ambassadors and share their past experiences and current Olympic dreams with kids, community groups, clients and employees. They also work to create awareness and support for amateur sport in Canada and inspire the next generation to be physically fit and participate in sports at any level.
Through the RBC Foundation, our donations help create social and economic opportunities that strengthen the communities where we operate. We are committed to making a lasting social impact through inspired, responsible giving and by building strong partnerships with the charitable sector.
We are privileged to be operating in communities around the world that are full of opportunity and potential. We are proud that we can contribute to their success by supporting the people, programs and agencies that make our communities richer places for all.