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New partnership brings financial support to BC’s nonprofit sector

Vancouver Foundation is proud to partner with the Government of BC, United Way BC, and New Relationship Trust to mobilize more than $34 million over the next three years for

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Increase in food bank visits directly associated with government policies: New report

A new report authored by Ron Kneebone and Margarita Wilkins, from the School of Public Policy at The University of Calgary, identifies the extent to which food bank visits may be directly associated with changes

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75% of Canadian employees feel mental health support is a priority for their employers

Capterra‘s latest survey of 1,100 Canadian employees reveals that mental health support must be a priority in the workplace, and explores workers’ preferences for the tools and methods utilized by employers

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Canada launches new temporary residence pathway to welcome those fleeing the war in Ukraine

Last month, Russia began a military invasion of Ukraine, launching attacks on several cities. The Government of Canada has issued a call to all employers who wish to support Ukrainians with offers of

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Unsmoke Canada and The Great Outdoors Fund expand grant program to tackle litter in communities across Canada

The Unsmoke Canada Cleanups grant program has been expanded to support more non-profit organizations tackle litter cleanup projects in communities across Canada. In 2022, $90,000 will be pledged in grants.  Unsmoke

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Canadians are considering career changes due to prolonged impacts of the pandemic

LifeWorks today released its monthly Mental Health Index™ that showed nearly half of Canadians reported they are, or possibly are, rethinking their career goals in terms of both focus and longevity

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Centraide launches DATAide to accelerate the community sector’s digital transition

The Centraides of Quebec are pleased to launch DATAide, a training and support initiative to help with the digital transition of 3,000 community agencies in Quebec that fight poverty and social exclusion. This new

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Canada Post Community Foundation accepting grant applications

The Canada Post Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2022. Canadian charities, schools and community organizations that strive to make a difference in the lives of children and

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Canada Revenue Agency releases annual Report on the Charities Program

The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) has announced that the Report on the Charities Program 2020 to 2021 is now available. This report highlights the Charities Directorate’s work over the last fiscal

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Knowledge infrastructure project to create new understanding about Canada’s charitable sector

Carleton University’s Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership (MPNL) faculty team is launching a major five-year research project that will change our knowledge about the charitable sector in Canada. Through weekly surveys,

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