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Financing emergency shelters for women and families in the U.S.
March 26, 2024

Financing emergency shelters for women and families in the U.S.

Sun Life is addressing a critical need in our communities by financing two emergency shelters in the U.S. 

Scholarship program opens doors for Black and Indigenous students
March 26, 2024

Scholarship program opens doors for Black and Indigenous students

Sun Life is helping cultivate the next generation of Black and Indigenous leaders in Canada through the Dean Connor Inclusion Scholarship & Internship Program.

Sun Life expands partnership with Spirit North
December 20, 2023

Sun Life expands partnership with Spirit North

Sun Life is expanding its partnership with Spirit North with a $1 million commitment in funding over three years. 

Sun Life completes second sustainability bond offering
September 22, 2023

Sun Life completes second sustainability bond offering

In July 2023, Sun Life issued a $500 million 7-year Sustainability Bond.

Up to 90% of participants see improvement with Sun Life’s new mental health tool
August 17, 2023

Up to 90% of participants see improvement with Sun Life’s new mental health tool

Sun Life’s Mental Health Coach (MHC) is removing barriers to accessing care, helping Clients experience positive mental health outcomes and reducing the impact of mental health-related absences and disability claims.

NIA and Sun Life embark on new research partnership to improve financial security for older Canadians
August 17, 2023

NIA and Sun Life embark on new research partnership to improve financial security for older Canadians

Sun Life and the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) have partnered to identify barriers to financial security for older Canadians and find solutions that can help overcome them.

Enabling Indigenous-owned power infrastructure
March 28, 2023

Enabling Indigenous-owned power infrastructure

Sun Life supports 24 First Nation communities through financing electricity grid connections.

Helping fishing communities in the Philippines build financial resilience
March 28, 2023

Helping fishing communities in the Philippines build financial resilience

The Sun Life Foundation is helping fishing families in remote communities build financial literacy and resilience against shifting environmental conditions.

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