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Anduhyaun
Anduhyaun Anduhyaun (on-day-on) means “our home” in Ojibwa. Founded in 1973, the organization provides emergency shelter for women and children escaping violence and homelessness, as well as transitional housing. Recently Anduhyaun moved from their smaller, leased shelter space taking ownership of the new building they were able to infuse with Indigenous culture. During the couple
Anduhyaun Anduhyaun (on-day-on) means “our home” in Ojibwa. Founded in 1973, the organization provides emergency shelter for women and children escaping violence and homelessness, as well as transitional housing. Recently Anduhyaun moved from their smaller, leased shelter space taking ownership of the new building they were able to infuse with Indigenous culture. During the couple
Black and Indigenous Futures Fund: A new program shifts paradigms
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
The new Good to Give Guide is here
Last fall the Toronto Social Capital Study revealed that Torontonians are not well, civic engagement has plummeted and a staggering 300,000 amongst us say they have no one to turn to. Based on those insights, we’re profiling 14 donation-ready organizations who are rebuilding social capital and creating systems change together. Five of the 14 are our 2022
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Last fall the Toronto Social Capital Study revealed that Torontonians are not well, civic engagement has plummeted and a staggering 300,000 amongst us say they have no one to turn to. Based on those insights, we’re profiling 14 donation-ready organizations who are rebuilding social capital and creating systems change together. Five of the 14 are our 2022
Family Can Still Come First: Leaving a Charity in Your Will
When people start writing a will, they usually have one main goal: to ensure that family members and loved ones are taken care of. This is frequently the main barrier that prevents people from leaving a legacy gift to charity in their wills, because they are concerned that it will take resources away from family.
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When people start writing a will, they usually have one main goal: to ensure that family members and loved ones are taken care of. This is frequently the main barrier that prevents people from leaving a legacy gift to charity in their wills, because they are concerned that it will take resources away from family.
Black Torontonians believe community can create change
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
Legacy of love: One couple’s commitment to chosen family
The concept of chosen family – or close relationships with people and groups you aren’t biologically related to based on love, commitment and mutual aid – has long been one of the ways in which people find support and create community. For LGBTQ2S+ communities in particular, chosen family has often been equally as important, and in
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The concept of chosen family – or close relationships with people and groups you aren’t biologically related to based on love, commitment and mutual aid – has long been one of the ways in which people find support and create community. For LGBTQ2S+ communities in particular, chosen family has often been equally as important, and in
Small Gifts, Big Impacts
A commonly held misconception about leaving a legacy gift to charity is that it’s only worthwhile if you have substantial funds to give. Many don’t even consider it because they feel their gift won’t be big enough to make a difference. In fact, a gift of any size can have a transformative impact – especially
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A commonly held misconception about leaving a legacy gift to charity is that it’s only worthwhile if you have substantial funds to give. Many don’t even consider it because they feel their gift won’t be big enough to make a difference. In fact, a gift of any size can have a transformative impact – especially
Our well-being depends on rebuilding social capital
Opinion by Jamison Steeve, Chief Strategy Officer, YMCA of Greater Toronto After almost three years of pandemic measures, from social distancing to virtual events, we’re learning just how distant and isolated Torontonians feel today. Toronto Foundation, the Environics Institute and 16 other partners, including the YMCA of Greater Toronto, recently released the 2022 Toronto Social
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Opinion by Jamison Steeve, Chief Strategy Officer, YMCA of Greater Toronto After almost three years of pandemic measures, from social distancing to virtual events, we’re learning just how distant and isolated Torontonians feel today. Toronto Foundation, the Environics Institute and 16 other partners, including the YMCA of Greater Toronto, recently released the 2022 Toronto Social
Social isolation is a growing concern in Toronto
Opinion by Sharon Avery, President & CEO, Toronto Foundation We surveyed more than 4,000 Torontonians to find out how they’re doing in the wake of the pandemic and what’s clear is a lot more of us are isolated. As many as 300,000 Torontonians rarely or never feel they have someone to depend on when they
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Opinion by Sharon Avery, President & CEO, Toronto Foundation We surveyed more than 4,000 Torontonians to find out how they’re doing in the wake of the pandemic and what’s clear is a lot more of us are isolated. As many as 300,000 Torontonians rarely or never feel they have someone to depend on when they