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    Apply for the Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grants

    The Ontario Trillium Foundation invites applications for the Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grants. The objective of the grant program is to improve community facilities and spaces. The capital grants provide

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    Increase in homelessness support sector workers employed across Canada

    A recent report from Statistics Canada noted that homelessness support is a growing sector of the labour force across Canada. Women continue to outnumber men in the homelessness support sector,

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    Volunteer BCACG Conference 2023: Call for speaker sessions proposals

    Volunteer BC launched a call for speaker session proposals for the Volunteer BCACG Conference 2023. The conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers, and dynamic workshops for volunteers, nonprofits, and charities. 

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    23% of Canadians now rely on charities to meet essential needs

    CanadaHelps published the findings from a new Ipsos poll that reveals 23% of Canadians are currently accessing charitable services to meet essential needs such as food, clothing, or shelter; this

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    Best workplaces for giving back 2023

    Great Place to Work® announced the 2023 list of Best Workplace for Giving Back. The list recognizes organizations with purpose, recognizing that a strong community focus is beneficial for all

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    Two in five workers in Canada have experienced trauma with lasting impact on mental health

    TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) released its monthly Mental Health Index revealing two in five workers in Canada have experienced a traumatic event that has had a lasting impact on their mental

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    RONA Foundation launches new community initiative

    RONA Foundation launched Build from the Heart, a community initiative that will help eight nonprofit organizations across the country as they carry out projects aligned with the foundation’s mission. From May

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    Community Foundations in Northwestern Alberta and Drayton Valley respond as wildfires spread

    A state of emergency has been declared in Alberta, and communities across the province are stepping up to support those affected by the wildfires. As communities combat over 80 wildfires, the

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    New report suggests “flow state” essential to employee engagement

    In response to the challenges being faced by organizations in the current climate, McLean & Company has published Flow State: A Gateway to Engagement, Performance, and Productivity. The research was designed

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    Lawson Foundation publishes practical guide to program evaluation for young leaders

    The Lawson Foundation released a new resource, Navigating Program Evaluation: A Practical Guide for Youth Leaders, designed for leaders who strive to make an impact in their communities. Developed in

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