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New to social finance? Here’s what you need to know about this powerful new approach to investment that puts impact at the forefront.
Fighting predatory lending: West Coast credit unions join philanthropic effort
The DUCA Impact Lab has so far partnered with Ontario credit unions Kindred and Your Neighbourhood to fund its Escalator Loan program, which provides loans to people stuck in the payday loan cycle. Now, Vancity and Coast Capital will also be providing funding.
Canadian foundations back non-profit networks to help fix “piecemeal” core funding
Nine funders, led by the Lawson Foundation, announced that they would be providing multi-year general operating support to non-profit networks and associations.
OP-ED: Four ways to tackle social finance inequalities in racialized communities
It’s challenging to escape historical racial inequalities, but there are ways to do it fairly and equitably.