Vancity Community Investment Bank (VCIB) and Habitat for Humanity Canada recently announced a new $30 million impact-driven partnership designed to support the non-profit organization aggressively scale its delivery of affordable housing across Canada. And it couldn’t...
Supporting small businesses is more important than ever this year. The holiday season is an opportunity to support small businesses and shop wisely. If you’re looking for some ideas, the Social Ventures Zone – a social enterprise business incubator based in...
If you’re working in the field of social impact – or want to – you may want to check out this great opportunity with Urban Matters Urban Matters CCC helps communities deliver tangible solutions so that people can live happier and healthier...
A quarter of a century ago, the idea of a “social venture” – that a business could be based on social mission and impact – was considered radical by many. In 1995, a group of entrepreneurial dreamers gathered on the remote island of Cortes, BC to share...
Creating the world of the future begins with amplifying your voice. We often hear about academic and community challenges from parents, school administrators, and educators. Student perspectives are rarely at the forefront. We hope you can help us change...
For decades, the single-use plastic bag reigned as the dominant design solution for getting a purchase home. But that popularity comes at a great cost. It’s estimated that we use 100 billion single-use plastic bags per year in the U.S. alone and less than 10 percent...
