THE RONA FOUNDATION INVITES CANADIAN NPOs TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION FOR THE 2026 EDITION OF ITS BUILD FROM THE HEART CAMPAIGN

Organizations have until March 13 to apply for the opportunity to be one of seven Canadian NPOs that will share $1 M

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Feb. 16, 2026 /CNW/ - From February 16 to March 13, 2026, the RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers operating and servicing over 425 corporate and affiliated stores, invites Canadian non-profit organizations (NPOs) to submit their application for the 2026 Build from the Heart campaign.

From left to right, Jones Bentley, Store Manager, RONA North Vancouver, Peter Due, District Manager, RONA inc., Peter Brent, RONA North Vancouver, Michelle Garcia, RONA North Vancouver, Joy Hayden, Mark Friesen and Steve Kirkby, during the cheque presentation to Hollyburn Community Service Society, one of the organizations who benefited from the RONA Foundation’s support for the 2025 Build from the Heart campaign. (CNW Group/RONA inc.)

The goal of this year's campaign is to allocate a total of $1,000,000 to seven organizations in support of a major construction or renovation project aiming to improve living environments or facilitate access to housing for victims of domestic violence and their children, low-income families and people with disabilities or mental health issues. Organizations that are interested in benefitting from the RONA Foundation's support with their project are invited to apply by filling out this form. Submitted projects will be evaluated by a selection committee and winning organizations will be announced in the spring.

"As we know, the current housing crisis in Canada is a pressing social issue. Housing starts are insufficient and access to adequate lodging is increasingly difficult for a growing segment of the population. That is why the RONA Foundation provides support through the Build from the Heart campaign," said Mtre Renaud-B. Paquin, Director of the RONA Foundation. "Together, we can make a real difference and build stronger communities. This commitment drives our day-to-day activities at RONA and at the RONA Foundation," added Catherine Laporte, President of the RONA Foundation Board of Directors and Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at RONA inc.

To meet the recipients of the 2025 Build from the Heart campaign and learn more about RONA inc. and the RONA Foundation's community engagement and initiatives, visit ronainc.ca. To share this news on social media, please use @RONAEN (Facebook), @RONA (LinkedIn), and @RONAinc (X).

About the RONA Foundation

The RONA Foundation is a charity established in 1998 whose mission is to help improve the quality of life of Canadians in need by revitalizing their living environments or making it easier to access housing. More specifically, it aims to help victims of domestic violence and their children, low-income families, and people with disabilities or mental health issues. Visit us at ronainc.ca to learn more about the RONA Foundation.

About RONA inc.

RONA inc. is one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers, headquartered in Boucherville, Quebec. The RONA inc. network operates and services over 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA+ and RONA banners. With a long and rich history, RONA inc. has been supporting Canadians in their home improvement and construction projects since 1939. To achieve this, the company relies on a team of 21,000 employees, to whom it strives to provide an inclusive workplace where everyone is invited to contribute. As a result of its ongoing efforts in sustainable development, the company is recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers. To learn more about the company, visit the website www.ronainc.ca.

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