A resource for change makers and hour counters! Look here for tools and tips from Power of the Hour, Get Involved, and Volunteer Canada.
Got a great idea? Want to support the things you care about? Check out the Pepsi Refresh Project, a campaign to provide funding to individuals & organizations making positive change in their community.
The Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women’s Cancer is a 40-60km walk over 2 days to raise money for research & survivorship. On September 11-12, thousands will join together to walk in the battle against all women’s cancers.
Nonprofits are often started by a collective of volunteer visionaries who see solutions for some of the day to day struggles we face on this planet. Whether you are a social visionary looking to incorporate, or an organization looking for tools to engage volunteers, Nonprofit Tools is the place for you!
Holland Bloorview, the Kids Rehabilitation Hospital launched a contest last week called Film Possible.
The Film Possible contest has called on all Canadians, across a spectrum of ages and abilities to create short videos (under 2 minutes) with the theme of “bringing visibility to disability”. The general public votes, and then the chosen jury selects their top 3 favorite – overall 6 winners will be chosen, with the first place winner receiving $5000! The jury is composed of some well-known faces, including MuchMusic star Trevor Boris, funny-gal Nikki Payne, and Allen Braude of TIFF.
And what a great way to make the world a better and more understanging place for children with disbaialities, then showing the public that people are not defined by their disabilities. The videos are funny, heart-warming and at times extremely touching. Check them out and vote for your favorite!
Imagine seeing your family drive away and leave you behind. That’s what many furry little friends go through everyday as families move, or are no longer able to care for their pets. Some cats are found in dumpsters with frostbites, worms and poisoned by humans who see them as a nuisances.
The rapid rise in terminal illnesses, and a 5.5 magnitude earthquake felt throughout Ontario are just some of the examples of why health and environmental issues have been the forefront of scientific research. Organizations like The Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS) provide funding for university-based research projects that focus on climate, atmospheric and related oceanic work in Canada.
Early this month, Gulf Restoration Network was pleasantly surprised to find that someone tweeting as @BPGlobalPR deposited $10,000 into the org’s account. The donator refuses to be named publicly but calls himself “Leroy Stick (aka a guy in his boxer shorts)”.
People love to support their favorite charities, but often can not provide financial support on a regular basis. The Solution: Well of Change, an online platform where people can use their skills, hobbies and abilities to raise money for their charity of choice.
AtlasCare’s Care to Share program provides local initiatives and organizations with an opportunity to receive $1,000, as well as promotion through Atlas Care’s many media tools (ie website, press releases, ect).
Mike Tierney, President of UPS Canada & Chair of the Corporate Council on Volunteering & Power of the Hour Ambassador Amanda Belzowski hit the streets, with a “guerilla celebration” to promote volunteering.
“Is water a commercial good like running shoes or Coca-Cola? Or is water a human right like air”? This is the question purposed by Maude Barlow in “Water on the Table” (airing Wednesday, March 24 at 10pm on TVO).
I took 23.17 seconds for Alex Bilodeau to become the first Canadian EVER to win an Olympic gold medal on Canadian soil. Interview requests poured in from all over the world, for both Alex and his older brother Frederic. That’s right, there are two heroes in this story. One can fly over moguls at warp speed, and the other can barely walk.
