In 2010 while volunteering at Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre, Megan MacLeod expressed her interest in wanting to improve the lives of individuals living in downtown Hamilton. She embraced the community and initiated Warm Up For Winter, which to-date has collected and distributed over 45,000 new and gently used winter items to members of the community. She also is responsible for Glitz, Glamour and Graduation, collecting and distributing graduation attire to students in need, as well as arranging hairstylists and make-up artists to assist the students on their special day. After the Haitian earthquake, Megan again stepped up by organizing Feet First for Haiti that collected over 4,000 pairs of shoes for Haitians in need. For her efforts and commitment to her community, she has been recognized with a number of awards including the 40 Under 40 Business Achievement Award,  Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter, The Keg Spirit Foundation’s Chairman’s Award, The Paul Harris Fellowship award from Rotary International and nominated for many others including Ontario Premier’s Award and the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards.

After graduating from Mohawk, Megan completed her Masters in Philanthropy and Non-Profit Leadership at Carleton University and is currently the Corporate Engagement Specialist at Ronald McDonald House Charities South Central Ontario here in Hamilton.