The new shelter shows the city of Toronto’s priorities toward homelessness and Indigenous supports, which may influence funding and partnerships across the sector.
A centralized mental health support platform can make it easier for youth to find proper support. It also opens opportunities for organizations to collaborate and extend their reach.
Non-profits that have participated in – and benefited from – revenue diversification programs say that they have been able to generate unrestricted revenue that reduces their reliance on the grantmaking cycle. On the other hand, those who run the programs recognize that a significant “mindset shift” is needed for many in the non-profit sector.
As the affordability crisis worsens, more Canadians are turning to food banks and other non-profits to help with resources. This places additional strain on already underfunded systems, and the problem is likely to worsen. Experts say there are solutions, however.
While the choice model food bank is not a new concept, Regina’s Community Food Hub has also added a “layer of innovation” through data-enabled decision-making, said CEO John Bailey. Although clients are not paying for their food, data about what they are “buying” is becoming invaluable to the food bank’s operations.
The rising food insecurity crisis shows that communities need solutions beyond traditional food bank services.
