Non-profit housing could hold key to current crisis, so why aren’t politicians talking about it?
Why It Matters
Homelessness is a growing issue across Canada, and increasing economic upheaval may make the situation worse. Greater investment in supportive housing could help.
How an Edmonton social services agency spun out its own tech products
Why It Matters
Technology that is built by and for the non-profit sector is hard to come by. Usually, non-profits end up using an amended version of technology that has been developed for businesses, which focus on transactions rather than relationships, said IslamicFamily’s Executive Director Omar Yaqub.
New Rapid Response Network to strengthen non-profit contribution to federal policy
Why It Matters
Non-profits have historically been excluded from critical policy discussions, even when they have sector-wide implications. Better coordination could change that.
Feeling anxious about tariffs, turmoil and Trump? Greenshield offers free mental health care to all Canadians
Why It Matters
In some communities, mental health care is stigmatized, or there are barriers to access. This offer is an opportunity to try therapy and access resources for free.