Long-time supporter KPMG recognized as CDI’s Corporate Partner of the Year
Mark Farrell, Foundation Board President, approached the podium at our recent AGM to introduce this year’s CDI Corporate Partner of the Year.
“Before the word was invented KPMG was living the term ‘corporate social responsibility’,” said Mark. He went on to describe the incredible impact KMPG and staff have had on our community and at CDI specifically.
For almost 30 continuous years, KPMG has supported CDI - they’ve provided talented executives to our Board of Directors, contributed to our work through donations and event sponsorships and promoted United Way giving in the workplace (which supports the work of CDI).
“KPMG has clearly taken their leadership position in the business community to heart in leading support to worthwhile charities. We salute what KPMG has done and is doing to improve and strengthen our community and we appreciate your many years of support.”
A thunder of applause erupted as Rob Brouwer, Canadian Managing Partner Clients & Markets, accepted the award.
Child Development Institute is a leader in services focused on early learning, aggressive child behavior and family violence. Our unique blend of evidence-based programs, innovative research and proven results brings hope to thousands of children in Toronto and around the world.
Child Development Institute offers a range of programs and services to meet the needs of children and families, including:
- Eight licensed, not-for-profit early learning (child care) centres in the City of Toronto
- Parkdale-High Park Ontario Early Years Centre
- Dufferin Mall Family Place
- Individual, family and group counseling
- Parent support and education
- A summer day camp for children (aged 6-12) with severe behaviour problems
- Programs for children under 12 who commit offences
- Programs for children and mothers who have experienced abuse
- Specialized classrooms and other school-based services
- Programs for girls and boys (age 6-12) with behaviour problems
- Speech and language assessment and treatment
- Consultation and support for child care centres working with children with special needs
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