Building stronger communities across British Columbia

Since 2000, TELUS has donated $300 million in support of charities and community organizations across British Columbia including BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, BC SPCA, and wildfire relief efforts through local food banks.
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Powered by purpose

At TELUS, we put community funding in the hands of local leaders who know how to best allocate it. Learn how we are making a difference where we live.

Connecting youth to a world of opportunities

Every year, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation® supports more than 500 local charities across Canada that provide youth with the support and resources they need to learn, be creative, innovate and stay healthy, opening new worlds for them to thrive.
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Funding our communities

At TELUS, we understand that each community has unique needs. That’s why we offer funding that drives meaningful change in communities across Canada and globally.
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Let’s make back to school brighter with Kits For Kids

Since 2006, TELUS has supported 225,000 families in need through our Kits for Kids program, providing free backpacks filled with school supplies.
Each backpack includes a pencil case, colouring pencils, HB pencils, pens, erasers, a flexible ruler, exercise books‌ and loose-leaf paper.
This year alone, we've helped 20,000 kids succeed with these essential supplies.
TELUS team members filling backpacks with essential school supplies.
TELUS team members packing food.

Team member giving

Each year, TELUS volunteers collectively donate over 1.4 million hours to help the communities where we live, work and serve.

Supporting our most marginalized

Our Mobility, Internet and Tech for Good programs are helping over 400,000 people in Canada — including youth leaving care, low-income seniors and families, and people living with disabilities — access free or low-cost internet and mobility services.
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Our impact adds up

Our vision to connect all Canadians for good and enduring commitment to give where we live has made TELUS the most giving company in the world.

2 million

youth impacted every year in partnership with TELUS Friendly Future Foundation

$1.5 billion

donated by our team members and retirees to charitable and community organizations since 2000

1.4+ million

hours volunteered by our team members every year

$150 million

committed to support COVID-19 response efforts
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Connecting charities for less

At TELUS, we’re helping registered charities save on technology expenses so they can focus on supporting our communities. Your charity could be eligible for exclusive business mobility, office internet, TELUS Secure Business and Business Connect offers.

A little change can make a big difference for youth

Round your bill to the nearest $1, and 100% of your round-up goes to TELUS Friendly Future Foundation. We will give $10 (up to a max of $10,000) to TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for every new TELUS Change for Good subscriber from July 1 - August 31, 2024.
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How we’re giving back

Every day, we are changing the lives of Canadians and improving our communities in many ways.
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