$25K donation from Compass Group

Langara food service provider, Chartwells continued their support of Langara students at a ceremony on Thursday, March 9. Compass Group Canada, the parent company of Chartwells contributed $25,000 to the College, which will be used to further endow student bursaries and scholarships.

“Chartwells is pleased to provide the annual donation to assist students in financial need. We are proud to give back to students helping lessen the financial burden enabling them to focus on their studies.” said Mr. Robert Morelli, Regional Director, Compass Group Canada Ltd.

Compass Group has established four awards (Compass Group Endowed Bursary, Chartwell Bursary, Chartwell Nursing Excellence Award, and the Chartwell Award of Excellence), each honouring academic success and assisting students in need. The group has donated over $150,000 since 1999, helping hundreds of students to continue and finish their education.

“We are very grateful to Compass Group Canada for their continued support to assist Langara students,” said Moira Gookstetter, Executive Director, Langara College Foundation.