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Why We Give
JR Shaw
JR Shaw
Executive Chair
Shaw Communications Inc.
"The more we're blessed with material wealth, the greater our responsibility to give back to society."

For generations, Shaw has been committed to making a difference - enriching and improving the communities that we serve. Over the past 30 years, Shaw has donated millions of dollars towards a multitude of local organizations and in 1998 we formalized a grants program with the creation of the Shaw Charitable Donations Committee.

Simply put, giving back is the right thing to do.

Message from the CEO
Our family has always been socially conscious. We have been very fortunate and this makes it even more important to give back. Compassion and generosity are very much a part of our lives, both personally and professionally.

My father, JR Shaw, always gave big but he also gave quietly. The greatest reward for our family was to see how our contributions made a difference in our communities. The stories of children who have been comforted by a Shaw Bear or the student who graduates from one of the six post-secondary programs that we help fund are a testament to our commitment to making a difference.
Jim Shaw
Jim Shaw
CEO and Vice Chair
Shaw Communications Inc.
"Ultimately it's our communities that make us successful."
We want to give back to these communities by helping them flourish and grow. Strong communities give our people great places to live and raise families, and what more could we hope for?

The entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit of our family is alive and strong, and will be for years to come.
Our key investment areas
In an effort to make the greatest impact in the communities that we serve, Shaw provides financial support and in-kind donations in four key areas:
Children Education Our Communities Our People
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Shaw has supported a wide variety of organizations through financial donations, in-kind support such as TV air time, website hosting and Public Service Announcements.