The RONA Foundation, overseeing the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers, is presenting a total of $1 million to seven non-profit organizations across Canada as part of its 2026 Build from the Heart campaign. The initiative supports construction or major renovation projects aimed at revitalizing living environments or facilitating access to housing for victims of domestic violence and their children, low-income families, and people with disabilities or mental health issues.
Campaign Details and Fundraising Methods
The funds were raised through several initiatives, including a campaign from April 18 to May 31, 2026, in all RONA+ and RONA corporate stores, at the Boucherville distribution centre, and online at www.rona.ca. A partnership with appliance suppliers—Samsung, GE, Bosch, Electrolux, Whirlpool, and Midea—contributed $5 for each major appliance sold in stores and online between April 18 and May 29, 2026. The annual RONA Foundation Golf Day, held at Club de Golf de la Vallée du Richelieu on July 6, 2026, with numerous RONA vendors, also generated funds, along with self-checkout donations at RONA+ and RONA corporate stores.
Quotes from Leadership
“I am extremely proud of how involved everyone was in our campaign again this year, whether it was our teams, our clientele or our vendor partners. The results we generated are a testament to our amazing collective engagement and real desire to make a difference in our communities. This initiative reflects our values and our commitment to truly contribute to causes that matter, especially in today’s economic context,” said Catherine Laporte, President of the RONA Foundation’s Board of Directors and Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, RONA inc.
“We are achieving great things together, as this campaign shows. I would like to thank each and every person who contributed for their incredible generosity and support. Thanks to you, we can offer hope to vulnerable Canadians,” added Ms. Laporte.
Selected Organizations and Funding Breakdown
The supported organizations were chosen following a call for applications and a thorough review by a selection committee. The recipients and amounts are: YWCA Banff in Alberta ($100,000); Habitat for Humanity Victoria in British Columbia ($150,000); Ka Ni Kanichihk (Velma’s House) in Manitoba ($50,000); Youth Impact Jeunesse in the Maritimes ($50,000); Charity House Windsor (Brentwood Recovery Home) in Ontario ($300,000); Bureau de consultation jeunesse in Québec ($300,000); and SOFIA House in Saskatchewan ($50,000).
Impact and Future Information
For more information on the construction and renovation projects receiving support, visit www.ronainc.ca. To share this news on social media, use @RONAEN (Facebook), @RONA (LinkedIn), and @RONAinc (X).
