Supporters
The generosity of our supporters provides us with the vital resources to help thousands of students across Canada overcome barriers to education and build the foundation for a brighter future. This year, their support is more critical than ever as barriers facing youth continue to evolve.
Corporate Partners
The generosity of our Corporate Partners provides life-changing opportunities for youth across Canada. We are pleased to recognize our Corporate Partners, whose annual giving equals $25,000 or more from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
Funding Partner Spotlights
Supporting Every Step of the Journey with the William and Nona Heaslip Foundation
The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation has long believed in the power of education to create lasting change. Their support of the Class Champions donor program reflects this commitment. The program provides a cohort of Pathways students with consistent, multi-year support to help them navigate their entire high school journey—from the first day of Grade 9 through to graduation. This sustained investment helps create stability during a time of significant transition in a young person’s life.
In 2024, the Foundation generously stepped up to support the Class of 2028. Their grant ensures students have access to all areas of the Pathways Program, including academic, social, and financial supports as well as the skills and resources they need to strengthen their social and emotional well-being.
With this grant, the Class of 2028 will enter high school with the stability and wraparound care they need to build confidence, stay on track, and plan for their future.
Rideau Hall Foundation Supports our Next Phase of Impact
Since 2021, the Rideau Hall Foundation has been helping Pathways evolve to meet the changing needs of youth. With a shared commitment to innovation, the Foundation was among the first to invest in the evolution of our programming through a commitment to support the development of our Impact Plan. That plan, based on input from hundreds of students, families, and partners, is guiding a major shift in how we measure, deliver, and enhance the Pathways Program.
This year, the Foundation deepened that commitment by contributing an additional grant to continue advancing this work. Their support will help ensure that youth voice remains central as we develop our new Strategic Plan and act on the findings of our national Program Review. These efforts are strengthening our ability to co-create relevant programming and deliver meaningful outcomes that matter most to youth.
A Collective Commitment from Power Corporation of Canada, Canada Life, and IGM Financial
Power Corporation of Canada, Canada Life, and IGM Financial share a deep belief that strong futures start with investing in young people.
Canada Life has been a proud partner of Pathways since 2003. Their most recent donation alongside Power Corporation of Canada and IGM Financial will provide direct support to Pathways students and staff across the country, as well as tailored support based on local community needs. This generous collective grant of $1.5 million reflects a long-standing shared commitment to the success of young people in Canada.
“Together, we are proud to support Pathways to Education in building a more equitable future for all young people in Canada, regardless of their circumstances. Through its grounded and people-focused approach, the program has a real and lasting impact in our communities.” said Claude Généreux, Executive Vice-President of Power Corporation of Canada.
