Acting responsibly toward our stakeholders, our communities and those in need is fundamental to our culture and our business. One cannot have a complete picture of our firm without an understanding of our deep commitment to positive social impact, to corporate responsibility, and to giving back.
At the heart of our community efforts is the Fengate Community Foundation (FCF), established in 2010 to enhance Fengate’s philanthropic efforts and establish a more structured way of giving. The FCF is an approximately $2 million grant by Fengate that is administered by the Hamilton Community Foundation, ensuring donations and support reach causes and programs with the most need, within Canada and abroad.
In addition to FCF, Fengate directly donates hundreds of thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours every year in support of community and charitable organizations and events across Canada and the United States.
“I’m very proud of our achievements. However, success is about more than the bottom line, it’s about giving back in ways that make our community a better place to live, We have a social responsibility as a corporation and it is important to share our success with those who need help.”
- Serafini Family Ice and Splash Pad
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The Serafini Ice and Splash Pad, located at the Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre in Hamilton, Ontario is a gift to the city that exemplifies the Serafini family’s personal and business roots in Hamilton.
- Earth Day
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In an effort to help make a positive impact in our local community, Fengate organized and participated in community clean-up events during Earth Day, and launch zero-waste week challenge where employees are encouraged to minimize landfill waste generated at Fengate’s Toronto and Oakville offices.
- Ride to Conquer Cancer
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Fengate participates annually in the The Ride to Conquer Cancer, raising money for The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. All proceeds directly benefit The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the top five cancer research centre in the world.
- Holiday Helpers
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In partnership with the Fengate Community Foundation, more than 100 Fengate employees participated with Holiday Helpers in 2023, an organization that brings joy and assistance to families in need during the holiday season.
- Fengate Property Management Annual Food and Toy Drive
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The Fengate Property Management Team, along with our tenants in each of our buildings, organize an annual food and toy drive during the holiday season in support of local food banks and charity organizations.
- Houston Food Bank
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Fengate donated $10,000 to the Houston Food Bank to support recovery efforts following winter storm Uri in 2021. Our Houston team continued their support by volunteering at the Food Bank, and delivering boxes of food to Senior Affordable Living Apartments’ residents.
- Louis Serafini Community Day
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The Helping Hands Project provides and builds prosthetic hands that are then donated to amputee landmine victims throughout the developing world.
- Tree Planting Program
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Fengate recently partnered with One Tree Planted, where we make donate based on signed leases for MFIF. One Tree Planted is a forest restoration charity that raises funds to support local organizations with tree-based restoration initiatives across the globe, including the development of agroforestry systems, mangrove restoration, and the creation of wildlife corridors.
- Honeybees at Work
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In spring of 2021, the real estate business unit took thousands of bees under its wing by installing beehives on the rooftop of the office buildings we manage. These bees pollinate the urban flora and promotes biodiversity. At the end of the season, we harvest their honey and share it with our community. In 2023, we expanded the Bees and Pollinators program from its existing office sites to select industrial sites.
