Most Canadians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership with Maru/Matchbox, 77 per cent of those asked "how are you?"...
Imagine communities without nonprofits and charities – no summer camps, no minor softball or soccer clubs, no museums, art galleries or theatres, mental health services, women’s shelters, immigrant services, community health centres, food banks, nonprofit housing. Every Ontarian has benefitted...
The Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia (CSCNS) commissioned the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) to survey the Nonprofit Sector in Nova Scotia. APEC has compiled the findings of that survey along with economic impact data drawn from Statistics Canada (and other...
High-quality care for animals in B.C.’s shelters, BC SPCA facilities, zoos and aquariums will continue during the COVID-19 response, with funding available to help organizations cover the costs of food and medicine for their animals. In response to the provincial health...
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the federal and provincial governments are offering financial supports to address the impacts on the economy. BC’s not-for-profit sector employs 86,000 workers. To continue providing services and retain their staff, a vast number of...
The Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation is providing $2.5M in funding to the Centraides of Quebec for a project to support youth amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding will help youth agencies reach isolated and marginalized young people and give them educational and psychosocial...
ADP Canada’s Workplace Insight series explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the workplace. The first survey found most working Canadians felt safe at work in the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, while the latest pulse survey explores employer preparedness...
Volunteering during the COVID-19 Pandemic is not volunteering as usual. These are challenging times and Volunteer BC is actively monitoring the situation and discussing with partners on the implications and impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the volunteer & community...
The Sprott Foundation is making a transformational donation of $20 million to extend food supports for Canadians, many of whom are confronting hunger and food insecurity as a result of the pandemic's economic toll. Two organizations will receive $10M each: Second Harvest, the largest...
RBC Future Launch has launched a new, online resource hub dedicated to youth-focused virtual programming and learning opportunities – RBC Future Launch at Home. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact schools, communities and available in-person programming for young people, RBC Future...
