Out of the Cold Foundation 2025
April 2025
Waratah sponsored an “Out of the Cold” (OOTC) Community Takeaway Supper on April 7th. Our Waratah team members assisted in serving warm meals, coffee and tea to nearly 200 individuals who attended the supper.
Out of the Cold Foundation 2024
March 2024
Waratah sponsored an Out of the Cold (OOTC) Community Takeaway Supper on March 4th. Our Waratah team members assisted in serving warm meals, coffee/tea, clothing, and personal care items to nearly 300 individuals who attended the supper.
Avenue Road Food Bank
March 2024
Avenue Road Food Bank provides weekly support to individuals and families impacted by food insecurity in our community. Our Waratah team collected non-perishable food, personal hygiene, and baby care items in their drive for the local food bank.
Santa Comes to Bay Street 2023
December 2023
Our Waratah team participated in the 20th annual Santa Comes to Bay Street by purchasing wish list items and raising over $6700 for a GTA shelter serving women and children. Members of our team and their family members also volunteered at gift bagging events at our office and at the Design Exchange where over 2000 gift bags were filled with essential items and holiday gifts for shelters across the GTA.
Sporting Life 10k for Campfire Circle
Waratah proudly supported the charity Campfire Circle. Campfire Circle sends underprivileged children to summer camp, providing them with life-changing experiences and opportunities for growth. As part of our commitment, we participated in the Sporting Life 10k, raising funds and awareness for the cause. Additionally, we hosted Campfire Circle in our office for a lunch and learn session, providing an opportunity to engage with their team and gain valuable insights.
Massey Centre – New Lives Start Here
Massey Centre is a client-centered infant and early childhood mental health organization which supports pregnant and parenting adolescents. Waratah raised over $600 at our Hanukkah staff party to help support this great cause.
Workplace Mindfulness
Meditation is a mind-body practice that has been used for centuries to promote calmness, improve physiological balance and overall health and well-being. Which is why on November 28th, WAC hosted a short workshop on workplace mindfulness. Employees had the opportunity to discover their inner calm and learn and practice some meditation and relaxation technics.
Santa Comes to Bay Street 2019
The Waratah team actively participated in the Santa Comes to Bay Street event donating holiday gifts to women and children in shelters and outreach programs around Toronto. The 19th annual “Santa’s Workshop” gift bagging event took place on December 5th, 2022 at the Design Exchange, where volunteers filled over 1121 bags with necessities and holiday gifts.
Capitalize for Kids – Bay Street Challenge
The Waratah team participated in the Capitalize for Kids – Bay Street Challenge and raised over $7500 to support kids’ mental health. The Bay Street Challenge is the ultimate fitness competition where teams compete in a series of challenging athletic events and raise money for kids’ mental health.