Over 90% of BMO employees have personally donated more than $36 million to community organizations across North America through BMO’s annual Employee Giving campaign, surpassing the bank’s $29 million donation goal. This is BMO’s 15th annual campaign in partnership with the United Way. Of the $36 million, over $12 million was directed to local United Ways across North America.
“Once again, Team BMO made a powerful impact through our industry-leading Employee Giving campaign,” Darryl White, CEO of BMO Financial Group, said. “This year’s success reflects our purpose, to boldly grow the good in business and life, and our commitment to strengthening communities across North America. United Way works to tackle the root causes of inequity and deliver support where it can make the biggest difference, and we’re proud to have partnered with them for more than 60 years.”
The more than $36 million that was raised in this year’s campaign is in addition to over $140 million that BMO employees have donated to charities in Canada and the U.S. over the past five years through the company’s annual campaign.
“This campaign is thousands of employees choosing to back local support, one donation at a time, through BMO’s long-standing partnership with United Way,” Heather McDonald, CEO and president of United Way Greater Toronto, said. “The scale of this effort strengthens local, frontline agencies and helps keep practical supports within reach for people working to build financial stability, health and belonging. At a time when too many people are struggling to make ends meet, showing up like this matters. We are grateful to BMO’s leaders and employees. Our job now is to put this support to work where it will make the most difference, any way we can.”
