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Government of Canada passed legislation to allow Canadian charities to make grants to non-qualified donees

Twitter Linkedin Facebook Pinterest email The Government of Canada passed legislation to allow Canadian registered charities to make grants to non-qualified donees (grantees). To learn more about this legislation, review CG-032, Registered

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Volunteer Canada launches online consultations for a National Action Strategy for Volunteerism

We know that the volunteer landscape is changing and that how we engage volunteers also has to change. We know that we need to enhance existing supports and structures to

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Mon Sheong Foundation Golden Jubilee Scholarship Award 2023

Mon Sheong Foundation announced applications for the annual Golden Jubilee Scholarship award. The scholarship is a great opportunity for students who aspire to make a change and difference within their communities, while

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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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