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.
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Canadian foundations back non-profit networks to help fix “piecemeal” core funding
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Save the Children to withdraw from United Nations emergency funding pool
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MacKenzie Scott donates $86 million to MakeWay Foundation
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$65K raised for BC Children’s Hospital in support of Heated Rivalry star’s comments
A birthday fundraiser for actor Hudson Williams brought in $65,000 for BC Children’s Hospital.
‘Winnipeg Declaration’ calls on faith leaders to transform empty church land into affordable housing
A national call to action by Releven is asking leaders to repurpose their underutilized faith-based spaces and commit to solving homelessness by signing the Winnipeg Declaration.
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.
Five more stories from the non-profit sector hidden behind our (former) paywall in 2025
There may have been stories you missed when we had our paywall up. So we’ve got a nice little list to help you catch up
Canada’s escalating food prices: the obvious solution and the systemic one
Over the last five years, the price of the Canadian grocery basket has increased by 27 per cent, with food prices in the Northwest Territories nearly four times higher than in urban cities.
Save the Children to withdraw from United Nations emergency funding pool
Save the Children International says they hope the move will mean more funding will flow directly to local organizations and that other INGOs are likely to follow suit.
Escaping the grant cycle: Funders helping non-profits through buying social enterprises, businesses
While the Thriving Non-Profits program continues to expand across the country, the Government of Alberta has also funded a province-wide program to help non-profits explore alternative sources of revenue beyond grants.
MacKenzie Scott donates $86 million to MakeWay Foundation
A transformative contribution to the MakeWay Foundation is expected to deepen the foundation’s environmental mission.
