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Black History & Futures: 30 organizations you can support

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In honour of Black History and Futures Month, we’re sharing some of the B3* organizations you should know about and support. These organizations are doing vital work in the community and paving the way to a brighter future.   *What is a B3 organization? An organization that is Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving.   Health and wellness […]

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In honour of Black History and Futures Month, we’re sharing some of the B3* organizations you should know about and support. These organizations are doing vital work in the community and paving the way to a brighter future.   *What is a B3 organization? An organization that is Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving.   Health and wellness

Black and Indigenous Futures Fund: A new program shifts paradigms

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Conceived in 2020 at a time of collective racial reckoning, the Black and Indigenous Futures Fund became a reality when we reached out to several donors to explore how best to mobilize philanthropy to tackle inequality in new and creative ways. A group of seed donors committed to a new way of doing philanthropy based

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Conceived in 2020 at a time of collective racial reckoning, the Black and Indigenous Futures Fund became a reality when we reached out to several donors to explore how best to mobilize philanthropy to tackle inequality in new and creative ways. A group of seed donors committed to a new way of doing philanthropy based

Black Torontonians believe community can create change

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The 2022 Toronto Social Capital Study offers important insights on the wellbeing of Black Torontonians.   Designed to assess the health of our relationships, the Study revealed stark differences in wellbeing depending on racial identity and for Black residents in particular.  As we celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting findings on the unique strengths and challenges

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The 2022 Toronto Social Capital Study offers important insights on the wellbeing of Black Torontonians.   Designed to assess the health of our relationships, the Study revealed stark differences in wellbeing depending on racial identity and for Black residents in particular.  As we celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting findings on the unique strengths and challenges

Collaborative Philanthropy: Five Ways to Grow Your Giving

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Many people wish they could do more to help but often don’t know how. When donors come together to give to a shared fund, it’s known as a giving circle or collaborative philanthropy. Members share a common goal of increasing their impact on the issues they care about while engaging with like-minded philanthropists at the

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Many people wish they could do more to help but often don’t know how. When donors come together to give to a shared fund, it’s known as a giving circle or collaborative philanthropy. Members share a common goal of increasing their impact on the issues they care about while engaging with like-minded philanthropists at the

What’s driving new fund sign up in 2022 

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Trending so far: New fundholders are opting for our full range of offerings to broaden their impact—some choosing multiple funds to get started. When it comes to issues, new fundholders are bringing a passion for social innovation, education, the arts, Indigeneity, as well as animal rights and welfare.   As of mid-July, 42 Torontonians committed to

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Trending so far: New fundholders are opting for our full range of offerings to broaden their impact—some choosing multiple funds to get started. When it comes to issues, new fundholders are bringing a passion for social innovation, education, the arts, Indigeneity, as well as animal rights and welfare.   As of mid-July, 42 Torontonians committed to

When Umbrella Organizations Really Matter

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In my first gig as a grantmaker some years ago I spent a lot of time learning about and funding provincial and national organizations that exist to support a defined community of interest. I learned that no two umbrella organizations are the same but that there are some commonalities. For the most part they exist

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In my first gig as a grantmaker some years ago I spent a lot of time learning about and funding provincial and national organizations that exist to support a defined community of interest. I learned that no two umbrella organizations are the same but that there are some commonalities. For the most part they exist

When community and fundholders unlock potential together

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Eugenia Duodu-Addy always loved science. As a Black female scientist, that passion is what propelled her to pursue a PhD in chemistry at the University of Toronto despite the naysayers and lack of role models along the way. She joined Visions of Science hoping to break down barriers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for

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Eugenia Duodu-Addy always loved science. As a Black female scientist, that passion is what propelled her to pursue a PhD in chemistry at the University of Toronto despite the naysayers and lack of role models along the way. She joined Visions of Science hoping to break down barriers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for

Contributing to systemic change is possible — and starts local

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1,000,000+ That’s the number of Torontonians, in the last two years, who’ve said they don’t have someone to rely on. Smaller community organizations have increasingly been filling that gap.1 Without a doubt, smaller and medium-sized organizations are delivering visionary work tackling Toronto’s inequities. Toronto Foundation’s newly-released Good to Give Guide highlights the recipients of the

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1,000,000+ That’s the number of Torontonians, in the last two years, who’ve said they don’t have someone to rely on. Smaller community organizations have increasingly been filling that gap.1 Without a doubt, smaller and medium-sized organizations are delivering visionary work tackling Toronto’s inequities. Toronto Foundation’s newly-released Good to Give Guide highlights the recipients of the

Green Shield Canada and Toronto Foundation partner on new research and funding

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Oral health report underscores the mental and physical toll on Torontonians One in three Torontonians lack dental coverage. Who you are, where you live and what you earn pre-determine your access to dental coverage – yet another consequence of inequality in Toronto – as well as oral health outcomes. Over 860,000 residents (35%) do not

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Oral health report underscores the mental and physical toll on Torontonians One in three Torontonians lack dental coverage. Who you are, where you live and what you earn pre-determine your access to dental coverage – yet another consequence of inequality in Toronto – as well as oral health outcomes. Over 860,000 residents (35%) do not

How to further food security this December

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“I look forward to a time when South Parkdale has enough food to eat, so we can get back to the business of using sport to create social change,” says Miranda Kamal, executive director, MJKO (Mentoring Juniors Kids Organization).  Throughout the pandemic, libraries, community centres, recreational hubs, and offices were converted into emergency food hampers,

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“I look forward to a time when South Parkdale has enough food to eat, so we can get back to the business of using sport to create social change,” says Miranda Kamal, executive director, MJKO (Mentoring Juniors Kids Organization).  Throughout the pandemic, libraries, community centres, recreational hubs, and offices were converted into emergency food hampers,

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