Corporate Responsibility
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We need to bring longevity and sustainability to our cities and neighbourhoods so that they can be enjoyed today, and for decades to come.

Kevin Van

President & CEO

The Power of Partnership

For more than 65 years, Qualico has been committed to providing shelter and vibrant communities for families to live, work, and play in.

That commitment does not stop there. As part of Qualico’s long-term vision and mandate, it also recognizes that the company has a commitment not only to its employees and customers, but also to the larger community in terms of environmental stewardship and community support.

Our aim is to support organizations within our communities that are experts on these issues. By bolstering these community leaders through the power of partnership, our contributions can be the spark, catalyst or foundation for creating a ripple effect of improvement and innovation. 

 

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Committed to a Better World

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Our History of Giving

The philanthropic spirit of Qualico has continued through the generations of leadership. 

Our founders, Dr. David and Katherine Friesen, started small, and from their early days in the business, they felt a responsibility to help those around them where they could. Ruth and Brian Hastings continue to be pillars in the philanthropic communities in cities where Qualico has a history. Under the leadership of Kevin Van, Qualico has chosen to dedicate our impact giving in five areas: ending the cycle of poverty, promoting gender equality, ensuring sustainability in building, encouraging lifelong education, and celebrating healthy lives. We view these areas of giving as impact areas, where we feel motivated to take action.  

Our Impact Areas

end cycle of poverty

END THE CYCLE OF POVERTY

gender equality

GENDER EQUALITY
 

Buildiong Sustainability

BUILDING SUSTAINABLY

education

EDUCATION
 

healthy lives

HEALTHY LIVES
 

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Our Connection to the Cause

We continually review how we support communities.

Our contributions need to have lasting and practical impact, but be relevant to a modern workforce and the company leadership. Underpinning this, while in the third generation of leadership, our giving must always stay true to the giving philosophy of our founders.  

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RELEVANT NEWS

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Winnipeg

Qualico Winnipeg’s Fundraising Efforts Support The Dream Factory

Earlier this year, as part of its ongoing support for the non-profit organization The Dream Factory, Qualico donated over $10,000 from a collective regional fundraising effort to The Dream Factory to help create more magical experiences for Dream Kids.
Calgary

Qualico Communities Calgary Invests in Five-Year Sponsorship of Airdrie Public Library

Qualico is committed to investing in the communities it builds in. Qualico Communities Calgary is building on that commitment by entering a five-year naming sponsorship with the Airdrie Public Library (APL) to support their new library building, projected to open in winter 2025.
Winnipeg

Qualico Helps Non-Profit Provide Life-Changing Services

Qualico’s relationship with St. Amant spans back to Qualico’s second generation of leadership through Brian Hastings and his support of the organization dating back to his school-aged years. This long-standing relationship has helped provide exceptional life-changing services through the development of the Spirit Cottage and now most recently with the renovation of St. Amant's Stabilization Unit.
Austin

Pacesetter Homes Austin Supports Non-Profit Organization to Assist Those Experiencing Food Insecurity

Pacesetter Homes Austin has partnered with Circle of Hope Community Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those experiencing food insecurity that serves around 600 people per week. The partnership stems from a Volunteer Day experience Pacesetter Homes Austin employees had, where they learned about the services Circle of Hope provides and the growing needs of the organization.
Qualico Company Winnipeg

Qualico Helps Make Kids’ Dreams Come True through Long-Term Partnership with The Dream Factory

As part of its ongoing support for the non-profit organization The Dream Factory, Qualico recently presented a cheque to the charity for over $9,000, much of which was raised through fundraising efforts by Qualico employees, trades, and suppliers throughout 2022.

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