National Philanthropy Day
November 15, 2021
“Philanthropy plays a very important catalyst role in systems change, and that’s what we need right now.” This year on National Philanthropy Day we looked ahead to changes across the sector. The pandemic and recent climate events have highlighted the need for an equity and climate focus in philanthropy. We...
Spotlight: Education CI
November 4, 2021
We are proud to share the work of one of our clients, Education CI, led by The Yonge Street Mission. This collective impact initiative aims to increase educational attainment for 1000 youth ages 12-29 who are overrepresented in the homeless sector in Toronto. Funded through the Laidlaw Foundation and the McConnell Foundation Education CI brings together community partners...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
November 4, 2021
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The awareness month was established to increase awareness of the positive outcomes that come from hiring people with disabilities in Canada. SIA is striving to deepen our understanding of equity and how we can increase positive outcomes for individuals with disabilities in the workplace. ...
October 2021 – Welcome and Congratulations
November 4, 2021
We are keen to be working with the Sustainability Network on their Vision 2030 to define where the ENGO community needs and wants to be in the next 10 years, and what capacity challenges and gaps need to be addressed to get there. We’re hopeful to be able to gather in the Spring, for a...
Welcome Naomi
November 4, 2021
We are excited to welcome Naomi Williams to our growing team! Naomi leverages six years of consulting experience with First Nations Engineering Services Ltd, where she worked with First Nations, Tribal Councils, and various Indigenous advocacy organizations across Canada. Naomi holds a Bachelor of Engineering & Society from McMaster University and is...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 27, 2021
September 30th, 2021, marks Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The federal government established the new federal holiday in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action #80.“A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will ensure that our shared history will not be forgotten. Advancing reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis...
Upcoming Opportunities
September 27, 2021
Ontario Trillium Foundation Grants Expression of Interest DUE Sept. 29 2021 Community Building Fund – Capital Stream This provides support for non-profits, Indigenous communities and Municipalities in the community sport and recreation sectors. The fund will help strengthen communities by supporting the repair, renovation or retrofitting of existing sport and recreation facilities. Learn...
September 2021 – Welcome and Congratulations
September 27, 2021
We are excited to welcome back the Rexdale Food Justice Collective, a Youth Collective Impact group funded by Laidlaw and led by FoodShare Toronto. We are also excited to kick off our Strategic Planning work with the Causeway Work Centre. We are looking forward to working with PolicyWise again, as they use evidence-informed policy and practice to improve...
Beyond Measure? The State of Evaluation and Action in Ontario’s Youth Sector
September 17, 2021
This recent YouthRex report details the state of evaluation within the Ontario Youth Programming sector. It provides insight into how organizations are evaluationing the capacity it takes to do program evaluation well, and how it can be improved in the future. Read more here.
Engaging People with Lived/Living Experience
September 17, 2021
Building a strategy for real change, means engaging the voices of individuals most closely impacted by the work. This recent guide from the Tamarack Institute provides resources to help organizations include diverse voices in their work to reduce and eliminate poverty. Read more here.