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  Toronto Foundation is investing in high-impact organizations and nonprofit leaders to take their work to the next level. Vital Ideas & Leadership is a new and evolved grant stream. This model provides funding of up to $50,000 for three distinct yet harmonized elements. Grantees will be embarking on these three strategic activities: positioning an initiative […]

Change from the Inside: Powerful Institutions and Equity This year we’re being intentional about using equity as a lens for everything we do. In addition to the series of learning journeys we’re creating for our fundholders, we’re using equity to look inwards too. A part of that is our signing of the philanthropic community’s Declaration

What, if anything, does Canada 150+ mean to young people? In times of political uncertainty and social tension, the arts deliver a strong voice for the people, voices of both dissent and unity. In our current climate, the themes of Canada’s 150th – belonging, inclusion, connection and reconciliation – are more important than ever. The

  It seems to us that 2017 is a great opportunity to reflect on what it means to be Canadian. And, of course, how we can make this country a better place for everyone who lives here. With that in mind, we have pulled together just a few of the books that we think might

  Big thanks to our pro bono agency partner, Bensimon Byrne for their amazing work!     This week Toronto Foundation launched a new campaign that brings the possibilities of city-building philanthropy to life and asks you to consider the question, what is your plan for Toronto? The campaign has already grabbed the attention of

My first two months at the Foundation have been a real whirlwind. Just 30 days in we released the 15th annual Toronto’s Vital Signs Report – highlights from which you can peruse in this month’s newsletter. For me, one of the best parts of Vital Signs season has been the opportunity to shed light on

Vital Youth recipients increase access to high-quality recreation activities for youth. This grant stream supports programming that helps youth build useful skills and connect to their communities through grants of up to $15,000. We are proud to announce this year’s Vital Youth grant recipients: Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre Young Men – Stepping Up!

October 4th we launched our 15th annual Toronto’s Vital Signs Report, the most comprehensive annual snapshot of Toronto’s quality of life. In case you missed it, there are still a number of ways you can engage with the Report and its findings: Watch our TVS primer video here Read the full Report at www.torontosvitalsigns.ca Explore

For Barb and Peter Halsall the excitement of philanthropy is helping get a project off the ground that tackles an issue in a fresh way. Youth Empowering Parents (YEP), led by Agazi Afewerki, does just that. Inspired by a Vital Ideas grant, the Halsalls stepped in with a multi-year gift of money and time. With this

As immigrants from Russia 30 years ago, Dmitri and Vera Rubisov faced the not uncommon challenges of adapting and thriving in a new place. After ups and downs, raising a family (Lena and Anton) and building successful careers, today they are planting seeds for a better future for everyone through the Rubisov Family Foundation at Toronto