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Two-Thirds of Nonprofits Reporting Volunteer Shortages

Volunteer Canada reports two-thirds of Canadian nonprofits are experiencing volunteer shortages. In light of National Volunteer Week, April 16 to 22, 2023, everyone is encouraged to volunteer their time to

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Apply now! Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ Community Grant program 

Are you a registered charity working to create a healthier future for women in Canada?   Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health ™ is now accepting Community Grant applications.    This program provides grants

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Survey on the future of Canada’s immigration system

The Government of Canada launched a survey to help inform the development of Canada’s future immigration system. The overall initiative includes a review of current immigration policies and programs. Complete the

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Applications open for Burns Memorial Fund Community Organization Grants in Calgary

Burns Memorial Fund offers Community Organization Grants to organizations working with low-income children and youth (under the age of 21). All applicants must be registered charities working in Calgary. Funded projects

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Improving the workplace for neurodivergent Canadians

The Future Skills Centre, in partnership with The Conference Board of Canada, released the Breaking Down Barriers Improving the Workplace Experience for Neurodivergent Canadians paper. Neurodivergent workers continue to face

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Nearly half of workers in Canada are feeling overwhelmed by debt

TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks), released a special report on Financial Wellbeing as part of its Mental Health Index revealing workers in Canada are feeling uncertain about their financial future. Notably,

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ABC Life Literacy Canada Awards are now open!

ABC Life Literacy Canada’s 2023 award season officially opened on April 3! This year’s awards include the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award (LIA) and the HSBC Family Literacy First Fund (FLF Fund). The Canada Life

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Economic contributions of nonprofit institutions and volunteering

According to Statistics Canada, the Real GDP of nonprofit institutions increased by 0.5% in the last quarter of 2022. The growth was attributable to increased activity throughout the sector, and

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Let’s celebrate volunteers: Volunteer BC’s National Volunteer Week Photo Contest is here!

National Volunteer Week on April 16-22 is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 24 million volunteers. Volunteer BC is kicking off National Volunteer Week with their Annual National Volunteer Week

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Congratulations to Canada’s 2023 Top Small and Medium Employers

Canada’s Top 100 has released their picks for the top small and medium employers in Canada. CharityVillage congratulates Translational Research In Oncology,  and the other not-for-profits included on this year’s list.

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