Today, Canada Life announced it is calling on registered Canadian charities to apply for a one-time seasonal donation. As 2020 has been a tough year and many individuals and families are struggling, these donations are meant to help Canadians who need support now more than ever.

Every year, Canada Life recognizes the holiday season by making a single, impactful contribution to a national charity. This year, in order to reach more people in need, the company is taking a different approach, splitting up the single donation and instead gifting six registered charities with a one-time donation of $10,000 each.

Registered charities simply need to explain how the individuals and families they support have been challenged in 2020 and what their organization would do with a one-time gift of $10,000 to better support their communities. Once all applications have been reviewed, Canada Life employees will vote to select the six charities to gift the money to.

Applications must be completed online by Oct. 29. Recipients will be announced in December.