Your organization can make a meaningful difference in our mission - one that will provide life-saving support to LGBTQI+ people around the world both year-round and during Pride.
Partnerships
About Corporate Partnerships
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
Partner.
Inspire. Engage.
Partnering with Rainbow Railroad will provide your company with the unique opportunity to contribute to our life-saving work and be recognized for the role you play in helping to change the lives of persecuted LGBTQI+ people around the world.
For more information about corporate partnerships, contact corporate@rainbowrailroad.org.
We would be proud to work to customize your partnership, typically they involve one or more of the following:
Donate to Our Mission
Support Rainbow Railroad’s mission by making a one-time or multi-year donation. By giving, your company will be a true champion of global LGBTQI+ rights, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Cause-Related Marketing Campaigns
Donating a portion of sales from a product/service or by asking customers to give at point of sale can elevate your brand, demonstrate your commitment to our mission to your stakeholders, and increase consumer loyalty.
Sponsor an Event or Talk
Our programs and events, such as our annual Freedom Party, raise critical funds for our mission. By sponsoring an event or talk, you're helping make these events possible while connecting your brand directly to our audience.
Fundraising drives in the workplace
Encourage employees to give through donor programs, matching funds, internal fundraising drives and other incentives.
Leadership Partners
TD Bank
In 2014 TD Bank became Rainbow Railroad’s first corporate partner, helping to fund the organization’s first paid staff position. Since 2018, TD has provided annual support for our vital work through the TD Ready Commitment program.
DECIEM
DECIEM is committed to building a world of belonging where everyone has the right to live safely as their authentic selves and without fear. To further this mission, DECIEM will continue partnering with Rainbow Railroad to support their life-saving work and their global network of activists and human rights defenders advocating for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights.
LCBO
Since 2022 and continuing for Pride 2024, Rainbow Railroad is one of the charitable partners for LCBO's Love Pairs With Everything campaign, fundraising in their stores across the Ontario in support of our organization‘s vital work to help persecuted LGBTQI+ around the globe.
IKEA
Rainbow Railroad is thrilled to partner with IKEA Canada this Pride season. From now until July 31st, all proceeds from the sale of the Rainbow Cake at IKEA stores across Canada will be donated to Rainbow Railroad, up to $200,000, to help at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety around the world. Let’s make it rainbow!
THE POINTS GUY
Since 2017, The Points Guy has supported Rainbow Railroad, raising valuable funds for our work that have directly helped more than 100 LGBTQI+ people find safety.
HUDSON’S BAY
In 2022, Hudson’s Bay Foundation expanded its partnership with Rainbow Railroad with a three-year leadership commitment to support Rainbow Railroad’s life-saving work, including our core Emergency Travel Support program.
LULULEMON
In 2022, Lululemon became a partner of Rainbow Railroad, making a leadership donation to support the establishment of a mental health support program for Rainbow Railroad case individuals as well as to help increase organizational capacity.
SCOTIABANK
In 2022, Scotiabank made a 3-year commitment totalling $395,000, providing vital funds for the organization’s core programs, including direct assistance to LGBTQI+ people in need globally, and the development of partnerships with organizations both in Canada and internationally.
TELUS and TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
TELUS and TELUS Friendly Future Foundation continue their long-time support of Rainbow Railroad with grant funding through the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation as well as fundraising initiatives during Pride championed by TELUS Spectrum, the company's LGBTQI+ ERG.
THE BEER STORE
For the fourth year, Rainbow Railroad is the beneficiary of funds raised at The Beer Store outlets throughout Ontario during the month of June, continuing The Beer Store’s commitment to and support of our communities.
