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Take action this Earth Day: Local climate champions you can support

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Earth Day is a powerful reminder that the climate crisis isn’t a distant threat—it’s here and it’s happening now. But alongside the urgency, there’s action. Local organizations are on the front lines, creating lasting change through climate education, food justice and low-carbon solutions that are reshaping how we live in our city. This Earth Day, […]

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Earth Day is a powerful reminder that the climate crisis isn’t a distant threat—it’s here and it’s happening now. But alongside the urgency, there’s action. Local organizations are on the front lines, creating lasting change through climate education, food justice and low-carbon solutions that are reshaping how we live in our city. This Earth Day,

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Empowering women, changing futures: Organizations making a difference

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This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” reminds us that real progress means ensuring no one is left behind. We are celebrating organizations right here in Toronto that are leading this work by supporting immigrant women, creating pathways to education and employment, empowering youth and standing up for

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This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” reminds us that real progress means ensuring no one is left behind. We are celebrating organizations right here in Toronto that are leading this work by supporting immigrant women, creating pathways to education and employment, empowering youth and standing up for

Black History and Futures Month. Organizations you can support now.

13 Black-led Organizations that are Transforming Communities and Philanthropy

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This Black History Month, we’re sharing the powerful work of Black-led, Black-serving and Black-focused (B3) organizations that are transforming both philanthropy and communities. Together, they are building a more equitable future where Black communities can thrive.    We are applauding and supporting: Community service organizations that are on the ground, providing vital services to Black

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This Black History Month, we’re sharing the powerful work of Black-led, Black-serving and Black-focused (B3) organizations that are transforming both philanthropy and communities. Together, they are building a more equitable future where Black communities can thrive.    We are applauding and supporting: Community service organizations that are on the ground, providing vital services to Black

Support small. Build a city of neighbours.

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This year’s Good to Give Guide is different. It features some of the smallest organizations we’ve ever funded and recommended to fundholders. Small groups know their communities and draw neighbours together to imagine and build a better future.  Small organizations often serve the most vulnerable and since COVID the demands on them are greater than

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This year’s Good to Give Guide is different. It features some of the smallest organizations we’ve ever funded and recommended to fundholders. Small groups know their communities and draw neighbours together to imagine and build a better future.  Small organizations often serve the most vulnerable and since COVID the demands on them are greater than

The environment: There are always important conversations to be had

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Some folks wonder what progress can be achieved in cities and many of us question how momentum can be gained. So what happened when we gathered two formidable leaders, several long-time philanthropists and the environmentally curious for an intimate conversation in June 2024? Energy lifted and new connections were made, because caring for our climate

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Some folks wonder what progress can be achieved in cities and many of us question how momentum can be gained. So what happened when we gathered two formidable leaders, several long-time philanthropists and the environmentally curious for an intimate conversation in June 2024? Energy lifted and new connections were made, because caring for our climate

Pride Month: 15 organizations uplifting 2SLGBTQ+ communities

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As Pride Month arrives, it brings with it a renewed focus on celebrating and affirming the 2SLGBTQ+ community*. Pride started as a protest. With vibrant parades and colorful festivities, today’s Pride is a time to reflect on the progress made by grassroots activism and the work that still needs to be done to ensure equity

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As Pride Month arrives, it brings with it a renewed focus on celebrating and affirming the 2SLGBTQ+ community*. Pride started as a protest. With vibrant parades and colorful festivities, today’s Pride is a time to reflect on the progress made by grassroots activism and the work that still needs to be done to ensure equity

20 Organizations shaping a more accessible and inclusive future

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We’re celebrating National AccessAbility Week by honoring the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and the champions who tirelessly work to eliminate barriers in their communities. We’re highlighting organizations that embody the “nothing about us without us” principle, a powerful slogan used by disability rights activists to ensure people with disabilities are part of policy-making decisions

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We’re celebrating National AccessAbility Week by honoring the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and the champions who tirelessly work to eliminate barriers in their communities. We’re highlighting organizations that embody the “nothing about us without us” principle, a powerful slogan used by disability rights activists to ensure people with disabilities are part of policy-making decisions

How you can support the environment this Earth Day

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As we mark another Earth Day, the urgency of supporting environmental organizations resonates louder than ever before. But these organizations offer hope and concrete ways for everyone to do their part. From food and nature literacy programs to fostering sustainable cities, these local champions are working tirelessly to protect our planet’s future. Now more than

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As we mark another Earth Day, the urgency of supporting environmental organizations resonates louder than ever before. But these organizations offer hope and concrete ways for everyone to do their part. From food and nature literacy programs to fostering sustainable cities, these local champions are working tirelessly to protect our planet’s future. Now more than

Future-proofing our youth: Five key takeaways

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Today’s youth are climbing an uphill battle like never before. But organizations like For Youth Initiative (FYI) are finding traction to create a brighter future. We spoke Shaneeza Nazseer Ally, executive director at FYI to understand what youth are facing and how to help advance solutions. Here are the five key takeaways.  1. Youth are

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Today’s youth are climbing an uphill battle like never before. But organizations like For Youth Initiative (FYI) are finding traction to create a brighter future. We spoke Shaneeza Nazseer Ally, executive director at FYI to understand what youth are facing and how to help advance solutions. Here are the five key takeaways.  1. Youth are

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