Canadians with children more likely to rely on charities, non-profits: survey
Two out of five Canadians said they relied on the service of a charity or a non-profit in the last 12 months, an Ipsos survey conducted for the RBC found on Tuesday.
A recent Ipsos survey commissioned by the Royal Bank of Canada reveals that two out of five Canadians, or 50%, turned to charities or non-profit organizations in the past year, with the need for support growing significantly among families with children. This discrepancy comes as 49% of parents with children rely on these services compared to 36% of those without kids, according to the RBC survey.
Charities and non-profits that focus on healthcare were the most frequently used, with 68% of Canadians utilizing their services. Food charities ranked second among the most utilized, with usage at 26%, while educational services followed closely in third place at 15%. Other sectors that saw reliance on charitable and non-profit organizations include housing (12%), social programming (12%), employment (9%), professional/skill development (6%), and cultural or recreational programming (6%).
Among those who utilized these services over the last 12 months, the majority, 79%, reported their usage as occasional while 21% indicated they regularly depend on charities or non-profit organizations. Furthermore, the type of services Canadians seek depends on their age bracket. Younger Canadians, particularly those in Gen Z, showed a higher reliance on educational and employment services, with 44% having used charities in the past year.
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