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December 20, 2022
Gary Slaight celebrated in the Globe and Mail as 2022 arts icon
On December 20th, 2022 The Globe and Mail named Gary Slaight "Canadian Arts Philanthropist of the Year" in an article feting him and 12 other "Canadian cultural icons who made the arts better in 2022". Citing the Foundation's support of both the theatre and music communities, the Globe suggested that while "he can’t sing and he’s not known for soliloquies...Gary Slaight’s performance in 2022 deserves some kind of ovation.
December 15, 2022
The Weeknd Receives The Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award
Over the past few years, Abel “The Weeknd’ Tesfaye has donated over $8.3 million dollars to important causes and has used his massive platform to speak out and take action on pressing social issues. Canadian Music Week has announced that Tesfaye has received the 2022 CMW Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award in recognition of his longstanding commitment to charitable initiatives.
December 7, 2022
A $7.5 million gift to target food insecurity
On December 5th, 2022, The Slaight Family Foundation targeted the huge issue of food insecurity and access to nutritious foods by gifting $7.5 million to six organizations that will leverage the power of their networks to ensure the funds are distributed to areas of need.