Non-Profits

Transformed Vancouver church reopens its doors as massive housing and support services centre

First United transformed its former church site in response to changing community needs, to prioritize essential support services over traditional religious activities in the neighbourhood.

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What is infrastructure? It goes beyond walls and pavement: Social sector

Perhaps it's time to seriously consider redefining what infrastructure is.

Foundation behind former largest Canadian gift in history to end partnerships, transition to ‘personal philanthropy’

The McCall MacBain Foundation funds scholarships for students of McGill University, as well as those in the founders’ hometowns of Niagara Falls and Huron County in Ontario.

Forget a second life – this Montreal boutique is giving used clothing a third life

Montreal’s new La Fibre Atelier tests whether “third‑hand” fashion can cut waste without fuelling more consumption

Canada’s housing market at a standstill, impacting social services system-wide: study

More than half of Canadian homeowners say they plan to stay in their current homes, according to a recent CPA Canada study, a trend that is contributing to a stagnant housing market in some cities and placing added pressure on the social sector.

B.C. Registrar of Lobbyists announces six-month pause on lobbying violation fines

Between Apr. 1 and Sep. 30, 2026, unregistered organizations, non-profits and consultant lobbyists will be supported by an educational campaign to increase awareness of requirements under British Columbia’s Lobbyists Transparency Act.

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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?

Carleton prof proposes hub for philanthropy research in Canada

A proposed hub would bring researchers together to study trends and strengthen Canada’s philanthropy sector.

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.

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