{
  "id": 14251179,
  "title": "Canadians with children more likely to rely on charities, non-profits: survey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/canadians-with-children-more-likely-to-rely-on-charities-non-profits",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T17:22:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12100619/rbc-charities-survey/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nCharities 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%).\n\nAmong 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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "50% of Canadians turned to charities or non-profits in the past year",
    "68% used healthcare-focused charities, most frequently utilized",
    "79% of users reported occasional reliance on these services"
  ],
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        "title": "Canadians with children more likely to rely on charities, non-profits: survey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/canadians-with-children-more-likely-to-rely-on-charities-non-profits-14256448",
        "published": "2026-10-13T17:22:28.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}