Community Involvement

Giving back means giving of ourselves.

The idea of putting others first comes naturally to us, from our clients to our neighbours - it's the right thing to do. You'll find us giving back in countless ways, rolling up our sleeves and pitching in to support the organizations that help this community thrive. We invite you to learn more about the educational, civic, social and philanthropic endeavors we support with our time, energy and expertise. If you'd like to be involved, please feel free to contact us to learn more about upcoming events.

“I'm very proud of the people of Raymond James and how we give back to our communities. And through the services of the Raymond James Canada Foundation we can also help our clients to turn their charitable giving into strategic philanthropy. We are very excited to be able to help Canadians in this way,”
says Paul Allison, Executive Chairman, Raymond James Ltd.
Raymond James Canada Foundation

Ronald McDonald House Charities Southern & Central Alberta (RMHC)

We are beyond proud to support the Ronald McDonald House, providing a home away from home for families traveling to Calgary for their child’s medical treatment. https://rmhcalberta.org/ The RMHC in Calgary or Red Deer costs $4 million to run annually; McDonalds and its charity support approximately 10% of the operating costs, but the rest of the funds are raised by companies and individuals in the community. Each year Tina of Eighth Ave Private Wealth Management, partners with Raymond James and Dilawri Group of Companies to co-host and be co-presenting sponsor of Annual Taste of Home Gala in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta (RMHC). Each year the interactive event features six local chefs competing for the title of Top Chef.

Jason Evanson CEO RMHC Southern & Central Alberta, Interim CEO RMHC Northern Alberta, said about the event: "Thanks to the hard work of a capable committee led by Tina Chow and Ellen Dilawri, Taste of Home was a tremendous success. Generous support provided by Raymond James for the event, and through other channels, is significant and has a profound impact on the families served by Ronald McDonald House. We continue to work hard with friends and partners to generate the funds we need to operate. Raymond James is an outstanding role model for other corporations that work within the community."

RMHC ~ Annual Taste of Home Gala

Since 2017, Eighth Ave Private Wealth Management of Raymond James, in partnership with Raymond James and Dilawri Group of Companies have been the co-presenting sponsors of the Annual Taste of Home Gala in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities Southern & Central Alberta (RMHC). The interactive event features six local chefs competing for the title of Top Chef. A highlight included Tina and Ellen hosting from the kitchen with Brad Smith, from Food Network Canada, also well known for his appearance as the first Bachelor Canada. Jason Evanson CEO RMHC Southern & Central Alberta, Interim CEO RMHC Northern Alberta, said about the event: "Thanks to the hard work of a capable committee led by Tina Chow and Ellen Dilawri, Taste of Home was a tremendous success. Generous support provided by Raymond James for the event, and through other channels, is significant and has a profound impact on the families served by Ronald McDonald House. We continue to work hard with friends and partners to generate the funds we need to operate. Raymond James is an outstanding role model for other corporations that work within the community."

The RMHC in Calgary or Red Deer costs $4 million to run annually; McDonalds and its charity support approximately 10% of the operating costs, but the rest of the funds are raised by companies and individuals in the community.

" I am ever so grateful for my family, friends, coworkers at Raymond James," said Tina Chow. "Families and friends are stronger when they are together, which helps in the healing process. Families are not always just people related to you by blood. Thank you to ALL OF YOU for helping families stay together while they are getting the specialized medical treatment that isn't available in their own community. I are so proud to be a part of Raymond James and the Raymond James Canada Foundation, and that the foundation supports and facilitates the philanthropic work of our associates and clients. I was even more honored to co-chair this event with Ellen Dilawri, alongside Dilawri Group of Companies and be a part of The Ronald McDonald House Charities Southern and Central Alberta."

"Dilawri Foundation was established in 2002 with the aim of creating stronger communities across Canada by investing in areas such as healthcare research and social services for children and their families. Supporting these communities is such an honour because we get to invest in such organizations as the Ronald McDonald house." Ellen Dilawri

I couldn't be more proud than to have Raymond James Ltd be associated with the Ronald McDonald house. The event, the people, the cause are all first class and wow did we have fun! Tina with her amazing co-chair Ellen Dilawri and event manager Morgan Scott from RMHC blew it out of the water!" Doug Pinder, Calgary Corporate Branch Manager, Raymond James Ltd.

Read the Calgary Herald Article

Annual Feed the Hungry

Each year our office participates in the Feed the Hungry program, contributing a $5,000 sponsorship on behalf of our clients, and roll up our sleeves to help.

The Calgary Branch team joined by family, friends, clients and colleagues to volunteer for the day. Last, year there was a record number of participants this year with 126 volunteers working throughout the day to prepare and serve meals to the many individuals who rely on this important program. As in the past, feedback was fantastic and all of the volunteers, aged six through 91, had a great day working together and giving back to their community, being instrumental in providing 489 dinner guests with approximately 755 meals.

Calgary Mustard Seed

Each year Eighth Avenue Private Wealth Management and the rest of Raymond James’ Calgary IAS office come together to volunteer and have a positive impact on the lives of Calgary’s underprivileged. By buying the necessary groceries and preparing several hundred sandwiches and bagged lunches for those in need.