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greener and more sustainable future. A meaningful mission that has a tangible
For further details about Smart Forest™ impact
Stewardship and Weston Wood Solutions' This recognition highlights the RONA
sustainable initiatives, please visit the WWS Foundation’s commitment to hundreds of
sustainability page. organizations across Canada. Last year, for
its 25th anniversary, the RONA Foundation
redefined its mission to be aligned with
rona news RONA’s purpose. Today, the Foundation
seeks to help improve the quality of life of
Canadians in need by revitalizing their living
environments and making it easier to access
housing. In particular, it aims to help victims
of domestic violence and their children, low-
income families, and people with special
The RONA Foundation Recognized for its needs or mental health issues. The generous
Impact on the Community contributions of the RONA Foundation have a
The RONA Foundation, which oversees significant impact on a national scale. In 2023,
the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., is difference in people’s lives,” explains Josée the RONA Foundation donated over $3.2
proud to be a finalist in the prestigious Les Lafitte, Director of the RONA Foundation. million to communities where RONA operates.
Mercuriades 2024 business competition, for Catherine Laporte, Chair of the Foundation’s It has helped improve living environments
the Community Involvement category. Board of Directors, adds: “It’s an honour to in different regions and provinces across
“We’re extremely proud of what we’ve be a finalist in this competition and to be Canada through various initiatives, whether
accomplished with the RONA Foundation recognized for our commitment to making by offering financial support for renovation
and the positive impact we have on our a tangible, positive difference in the lives projects or by providing materials to
community. Our greatest success lies in our of people in need.” I am confident that our organizations such as shelters for victims of
ability to give back to people. For us, nothing mission inspires change and creates stronger domestic violence, organizations that build
is more important than making a concrete communities.” homes for low-income families, or mental

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