Rail Gives Back

December 1-11, 2026

Canada

The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) is proud to launch Rail Gives Back, a new national volunteer initiative that brings together member companies from across Canada in support of the communities where they live and work.

Inspired by International Volunteer Day, Rail Gives Back encourages CARS members to participate in volunteer activities and community service projects during the first two weeks of December. The program is an opportunity for our industry to demonstrate its commitment to making a positive impact beyond the rail sector and to showcase the collective power of giving back.

Why Participate?

CARS members are already making meaningful contributions in their communities through volunteerism, charitable giving, environmental initiatives, mentorship, and community partnerships.

Rail Gives Back brings these efforts together under a shared national initiative, allowing companies to:

Support causes that matter in their local communities
Engage employees through volunteer opportunities
Strengthen relationships with community organizations
Showcase their commitment to corporate citizenship
Be recognized as part of a national industry-wide campaign

Whether your team volunteers at a food bank, organizes a holiday donation drive, participates in a community clean-up, plants trees, supports a local charity, or lends professional expertise to a community organization, every effort makes a difference.

Event Details

Program Dates: December 1-11, 2026

Who Can Participate: All CARS member companies

Location: Communities across Canada

Cost: Complimentary

Registration Deadline: November 20, 2026

How It Works

Step 1: Register Your Team

Complete the online registration form and identify a Volunteer Lead within your organization.

👉 Rail Gives Back Registration – Fill in Form

Step 2: Plan Your Activity

Select a volunteer activity that supports a local charity, non-profit organization, school, environmental initiative, or community cause.

Step 3: Volunteer

Complete your activity anytime between December 1 and 11, 2026.

Step 4: Share Your Impact

Following your event, submit your participation results to CARS so we can celebrate and measure the collective impact of the initiative.

Examples of Eligible Activities

Food bank volunteering or food drives
Holiday hamper programs
Community clean-up projects
Tree planting and environmental initiatives
Charity fundraising events
Youth mentorship programs
Supporting shelters or community organizations
Skilled volunteer projects
Employee donation campaigns
Other community service activities

Recognition & Promotion

Participating companies will be featured throughout the campaign via:

CARS website
CARS newsletter
Social media channels
Rail Gives Back Impact Report

This is an opportunity to highlight your employees, community partnerships, and commitment to giving back.

2026 Campaign Goals

The inaugural Rail Gives Back campaign aims to:

Generate over 1,000 volunteer hours
Support communities across Canada
Engage railway supply industry professionals in meaningful volunteerism
Establish Rail Gives Back as an annual CARS tradition

Post-Event Reporting

Following your volunteer activity, participating companies will be asked to complete a short impact report.

Information requested will include:

Volunteer activity completed
Organization or cause supported
Number of volunteers involved
Total volunteer hours contributed
Photos from the activity
A brief summary of the experience and community impact
Optional participant quotes or testimonials

This information will be used to showcase participating companies and measure the collective success of the program.

Join Us

Together, we can demonstrate the positive impact Canada's railway supply industry has in communities from coast to coast.

Registration is now open.

We invite all CARS member companies to participate in this inaugural initiative and help strengthen the communities where they live and work.

👉 Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MV9M4Hmm8P

Together, we can make a difference.