Welcome to episode 1 of our new podcast, that allows us to delve back into some of the 50 charities we have featured to hear an update. Listen to our interview with Scott Brush from Ray of Hope and Brian Carney from Blue Sea Philanthropy, discussing Coldest Night of the Year Walk across Canada. Read More... "New podcast – Episode 1 – Charity Spotlight podcast"
What could we achieve if nonprofits strove for collaboration? Do we have too many charities and Empty Bowls events? Read More... "Too many Empty Bowls"
A special Coldest Night of the Year Charity Spotlight in honour of Feb 20 walk across 92 Canadian communities in support of homelessness. I will be out there walking and tweeting #cnoy16 Read More... "Charity Spotlight – Coldest Night of the Year"
Habitat for Humanity is a wonderful illustration of those at risk of poverty, the wider community, non-profit and for-profit sectors collaborating together. Habitat for Humanity has expanded substantially from its roots in Georgia, USA, in 1976. It has become a worldwide recognized non-profit driving force both in providing much needed support one family at a time, while also advocating strongly… Read More... "Charity spotlight – Habitat for Humanity"
The Blue Sea Philanthropy model appears quite remarkable to me. A why did I not think of that type brilliant idea. Read More... "Charity Spotlight – Blue Sea Philanthropy"
The Blue Sea Philanthropy website captures this essence – “Blue Sea Philanthropy is a registered Canadian charity that exists to help other charities thrive financially by providing easy access to profitable turn-key fundraising events and services.” Read More... "Charity Spotlight – Blue Sea Philanthropy"
Given that I was one of the founders of Milton Transitional Housing it would seem remiss not for me to include this once early on. It may also help create the context for why I talk about acting with conscience and social responsibility. In this Opencity Inc website there are also various references to pictures of homelessness and Milton Transitional… Read More... "Charity spotlight – Milton Transitional Housing"
