Philanthropy program guidelines

We believe it is our responsibility to be good corporate citizens. Our philanthropy program has supported hundreds of registered charities and their various causes over the years, helping to improve the lives of individuals and families in the communities where we live, work and do business.

We selectively choose programs that represent our corporate values and strengthen our reputation among our employees, advisors and the communities we serve. And we only support organizations that provide their services or activities without regard to race, religion, creed, sex or sexual orientation.

While each of our countries of operation may support various causes, the majority of our philanthropic activities worldwide focus on health. Our regional locations have developed guidelines specific to their region:

In their own words

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"Through the Sun Life Financial International Response Fund, Sun Life plays a significant role in the ability of the Canadian Red Cross to quickly deploy emergency relief in times of disaster. Our valued partnership recently supported Red Cross relief efforts in the Philippines, Haiti and Chile."

Conrad Sauvé, Secretary General and CEO, Canadian Red Cross

Philanthropy contacts

In Canada (excluding Quebec) and Asia:
Linda M. MacKenzie
Director, Philanthropy
Sun Life Financial
150 King St W
Toronto ON  M5H 1J9
Tel: 416-979-6096

In Quebec, Canada:
Jean-Daniel Hamelin
Director by interim, Public Relations and Communications
Sun Life Financial
1155 Metcalfe St., Suite 762
Montreal QC  H3B 2V9
Tel: 514-866-3589

In the United States:
Kaitlin Berry
Communications Consultant
Sun Life Financial
SC2132 One Sun Life Executive Park
Wellesley Hills MA  02481
USA
Tel: 781-263-6306
Toll Free: 1-800-432-1102 ext. 6306