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Reconnect 2023 Conference

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Community foundations and nonprofit organizations from around the world are coming together in Toronto on June 1 and 2 for the largest philanthropic gathering in Canada. Together with Community Foundations of Canada, we are hosting the Reconnect 2023 conference – our first in person national conference since 2019. It is an opportunity to reconnect with […]

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Community foundations and nonprofit organizations from around the world are coming together in Toronto on June 1 and 2 for the largest philanthropic gathering in Canada. Together with Community Foundations of Canada, we are hosting the Reconnect 2023 conference – our first in person national conference since 2019. It is an opportunity to reconnect with

Legacy and learning: Why you don’t need all the answers now

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One common factor that holds people back from creating a will is that they don’t feel prepared to answer all of the questions that process brings up. While planning a philanthropic legacy requires some forethought, those who have done it have discovered that the process itself helps you uncover those answers. Toronto Foundation bequest donors

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One common factor that holds people back from creating a will is that they don’t feel prepared to answer all of the questions that process brings up. While planning a philanthropic legacy requires some forethought, those who have done it have discovered that the process itself helps you uncover those answers. Toronto Foundation bequest donors

Announcing: our new COO, Rashid Javed

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With over 20 years of senior leadership experience in finance and operations in the corporate and charity sectors across four continents, Rashid Javed has been able to build a reputation of having sound judgment, analytical skills and an ability to inspire, motivate and build trust. Having a particular niche in finding new ways of working

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With over 20 years of senior leadership experience in finance and operations in the corporate and charity sectors across four continents, Rashid Javed has been able to build a reputation of having sound judgment, analytical skills and an ability to inspire, motivate and build trust. Having a particular niche in finding new ways of working

Lonely No More: Grassroots Groups Step Up to the Power of Us Challenge

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Microgrants fund 35 initiatives to get Torontonians Together Again April 15, 2023 / Toronto – Toronto Foundation and Volunteer Toronto are excited to announce the 35 Power of Us Micrograntees, Torontonians who are stepping up with opportunities to connect neighbours across the city. These resident-led groups, grassroots organizations and informal collectives are each receiving $1000

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Microgrants fund 35 initiatives to get Torontonians Together Again April 15, 2023 / Toronto – Toronto Foundation and Volunteer Toronto are excited to announce the 35 Power of Us Micrograntees, Torontonians who are stepping up with opportunities to connect neighbours across the city. These resident-led groups, grassroots organizations and informal collectives are each receiving $1000

Everyday Racism: Experiences of discrimination in Toronto

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, March 21, 2023—According to the 2022 Toronto Social Capital Study, racialized Torontonians, and especially those who identify as Black, are significantly more likely to face discrimination on a regular basis than white residents of the city. In fact, racism is the most common form of discrimination in Toronto. “As we mark

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, March 21, 2023—According to the 2022 Toronto Social Capital Study, racialized Torontonians, and especially those who identify as Black, are significantly more likely to face discrimination on a regular basis than white residents of the city. In fact, racism is the most common form of discrimination in Toronto. “As we mark

When 300,000 Torontonians say they have no one

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Second Toronto Social Capital Study shows who’s disconnected and why that matters to city’s health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, November 22, 2022 (Toronto, ON) — Today Toronto Foundation and the Environics Institute, along with 15 partners, released the findings of the 2022 Toronto Social Capital Study, the second-ever and most in-depth look at social capital

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Second Toronto Social Capital Study shows who’s disconnected and why that matters to city’s health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, November 22, 2022 (Toronto, ON) — Today Toronto Foundation and the Environics Institute, along with 15 partners, released the findings of the 2022 Toronto Social Capital Study, the second-ever and most in-depth look at social capital

Toronto’s 2021 Vital Signs Report Shows Inequality at Record High

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New Precarity Indicators, Obstacles and Opportunities identified for Toronto’s Pandemic Recovery For Immediate Release Oct. 5th, 2021 (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Foundation released its 18th biennial Toronto’s Vital Signs Report today, examining 10 standing issues that measure the quality of life in Toronto and honing in on new precarity indicators. “Toronto is not well and

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New Precarity Indicators, Obstacles and Opportunities identified for Toronto’s Pandemic Recovery For Immediate Release Oct. 5th, 2021 (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Foundation released its 18th biennial Toronto’s Vital Signs Report today, examining 10 standing issues that measure the quality of life in Toronto and honing in on new precarity indicators. “Toronto is not well and

New Toronto Foundation report reveals devastating toll of COVID-19 ripple effects on Toronto

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The Toronto Fallout Report also shares insights from Toronto community leaders on an equitable recovery TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2020 – Released today, Toronto Foundation’s new Toronto Fallout Report measures the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its knock-on effects on Toronto over the last seven months. Real-time quantitative data from dozens of sources shows

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The Toronto Fallout Report also shares insights from Toronto community leaders on an equitable recovery TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2020 – Released today, Toronto Foundation’s new Toronto Fallout Report measures the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its knock-on effects on Toronto over the last seven months. Real-time quantitative data from dozens of sources shows

Toronto’s Vital Signs report exposes Toronto’s worsening inequality

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Report from Toronto Foundation shows city faces growing pains amid narrow gains TORONTO, October 7, 2019 – Released today, Toronto Foundation’s 17th Toronto’s Vital Signs report reveals the harsh realities of a city facing increasingly entrenched inequality despite massive growth. In North America’s fastest growing city, youth, newcomers, and racialized communities are experiencing significantly worse

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Report from Toronto Foundation shows city faces growing pains amid narrow gains TORONTO, October 7, 2019 – Released today, Toronto Foundation’s 17th Toronto’s Vital Signs report reveals the harsh realities of a city facing increasingly entrenched inequality despite massive growth. In North America’s fastest growing city, youth, newcomers, and racialized communities are experiencing significantly worse

Innovative new Canadian initiative will mobilize unprecedented funds towards gender equality

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Designed by women, for women, the Equality Fund brings together philanthropists, investors and government to deliver unparalleled resources supporting gender equality outcomes in Canada and around the world (OTTAWA, Canada – June 2, 2019) Today, the Canadian-led Equality Fund stepped forward to accelerate outcomes for women by breaking down historic barriers to investment and supporting

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Designed by women, for women, the Equality Fund brings together philanthropists, investors and government to deliver unparalleled resources supporting gender equality outcomes in Canada and around the world (OTTAWA, Canada – June 2, 2019) Today, the Canadian-led Equality Fund stepped forward to accelerate outcomes for women by breaking down historic barriers to investment and supporting

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