Statistics Canada released preliminary findings from the 2023 Survey of Giving, Volunteering, and Participating. This new data provides national context on rates of volunteerism across Canada.

Microgrant recipient Tayyaba Shazad, member of Weaving Threads, a Toronto-based collective speaks on the value and benefits of volunteering, not only for the community, but individuals who give back.

Early June 2025, we released our Wisdom Through Generations series in collaboration with Volunteer Canada to share four stories of lifelong community involvement from those who have made a difference for decades.

"The idea that newcomers must first gain Canadian experience through unpaid labour to access employment is steeped in discrimination, xenophobia and exploitation." Read our latest op-ed in the sector outlet, Future of Good, authored by our Director of Programs, Kasandra James.

On October 9th, 2024, the Ontario Nonprofit Network released its 2024 State of the Sector Policy Report, highlighting key challenges and insights affecting non-profits across Ontario. The data indicates that non-profits continue to face a human resources crisis impacting volunteer and staff capacity.

Our latest annual report, Sparking Change (2023-2024), is available as of September 26, 2024. Access the report to learn about our capacity building, community mobilization, special projects, partnerships, financials and hear from our leadership.