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2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations

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2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations Founded in 1995, 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations supports the Two-Spirit, Indigenous Queer, and Transgender (2SIQT) communities in Ontario with holistic services rooted in Indigenous health and wellness philosophies. They provide culturally supported education, prevention and assistance to First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals living with or at […]

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2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations Founded in 1995, 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations supports the Two-Spirit, Indigenous Queer, and Transgender (2SIQT) communities in Ontario with holistic services rooted in Indigenous health and wellness philosophies. They provide culturally supported education, prevention and assistance to First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals living with or at

ImagineNATIVE

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imagineNATIVE imagineNATIVE showcases, promotes and celebrates national and international Indigenous filmmakers and media artists through various curated programs and community screenings, including the world’s largest Indigenous film festival, imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. They are committed to creating a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples and cultures through the presentation of contemporary Indigenous-made media art.

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imagineNATIVE imagineNATIVE showcases, promotes and celebrates national and international Indigenous filmmakers and media artists through various curated programs and community screenings, including the world’s largest Indigenous film festival, imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. They are committed to creating a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples and cultures through the presentation of contemporary Indigenous-made media art.

Wigwamen

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Wigwamen Established in 1972, Wigwamen owns and operates more than 875 units in 137 locations across Toronto—making them Ontario’s largest urban Indigenous housing provider. Beyond providing deeply affordable housing, Wigwamen believes in creating supportive communities where Indigenous families, seniors, and single individuals can thrive and grow. Staff support tenants through all stages of life: from

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Wigwamen Established in 1972, Wigwamen owns and operates more than 875 units in 137 locations across Toronto—making them Ontario’s largest urban Indigenous housing provider. Beyond providing deeply affordable housing, Wigwamen believes in creating supportive communities where Indigenous families, seniors, and single individuals can thrive and grow. Staff support tenants through all stages of life: from

Anduhyaun

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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

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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

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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

The new Good to Give Guide is here

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

Legacy of love: One couple’s commitment to chosen family

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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

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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

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