The survey requested Canadians which causes they have been most probably to donate to this vacation season. 46% mentioned they might donate to causes round bodily well being like most cancers, Alzheimer’s, or coronary heart illness. An extra 35% mentioned they might donate to psychological well being associated causes. The identical proportion mentioned they might donate to meals insecurity causes, and 30% mentioned they might make donations to assist alleviate homelessness — probably talking to the continuing value of residing disaster.
Different widespread causes have been animals (26%), disaster reduction (22%), training (20%), local weather change (17%), and faith (14%).
The survey additionally requested Canadian mother and father in the event that they speak to their youngsters about donating. 71% of oldsters with youngsters within the family mentioned they speak to their youngsters about “the significance of giving” and the way they will help charitable causes. 39% of respondents mentioned they’ve these conversations with “the youngsters of their life.”
In response to the survey 21% of respondents had volunteered their time at a charity or non-profit, whereas 11% volunteered at mutual assist networks and 5% attended a protest within the final six months. Alberta had the best proportion of charitable or non-profit work throughout the provinces, with 27% of Albertan respondents claiming to have volunteered.