Protecting rural housing: Saltbox Fund founder on the power of lending circles
KJ Conyers-Steede is piloting a peer-to-peer community financing model that can be scaled and replicated across rural Canada.
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How philanthropy can uplift affordable housing
A new affinity group hosted by Philanthropic Foundations of Canada (PFC) will bring together foundations with deep expertise in funding housing, as well as those that might be new to the space.
LONG READ: Shared platforms strengthen grassroots, mutual aid work – yet funders know little about them
Funders are still often limiting grants to charities and qualified donees. What does that mean for community groups?
Alberta municipalities push province to pause new disability assistance program; advocates warn of deeper poverty
The Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) is set to launch in July 2026, and will place people with disabilities in two groups: those who are and are not able to work. The cities of Edmonton and Lethbridge, among other municipalities, have tabled motions urging the provincial government to reconsider this program.
Calgary community services to begin sharing data, promising ‘more reliable support’ to vulnerable clients
Distress Centre Calgary has been piloting a Community Information Exchange (CIE) in the city in partnership with other non-profits and public sector services. It would allow organizations working with the same individuals to enter and view data about that person’s journey through various frontline systems.
Victoria, Kelowna and Quebec City have the most vibrant arts and culture scenes, new index finds
The inaugural Arts Vibrancy Index showed that mid-sized cities often outperformed major Canadian cities on several indicators, including the overall share of arts and culture businesses, arts and culture revenue per capita, and arts and culture jobs per capita.
Humanitarian aid groups granted interim injunction to continue working in Gaza
Aid organizations from around the world came together to launch a formal petition to the Israeli High Court earlier this week.