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Announcing our 2019 Vital Ideas & Leadership grantees!
The following ten organizations were chosen by our selection committee to receive one-time grants of up to $50,000 to support innovative initiatives, professional development and program evaluation....
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Sharon Avery: Going far means going together
Every evening, I sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” to my son. Even on days when I work late, I make sure I’m always home by bedtime to participate in our nightly ritual. It’s an important routine for...
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Vital Toronto Fund grants are changing
A new grant stream for visionary ideas and leaders tackling inequities in our city launches in October Living in this city we get used to change – it is as they say, the only constant. And as our...
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The Angela Longo Leadership Fund
A meaningful tribute born out of partnership Cancer took Angela Longo away from her family, friends and colleagues much too soon. In a public service career spanning three decades, she left a profound...
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Is your philanthropy strategic?
Philanthropists are a force. Few things are as powerful as a group of informed individuals who feel the responsibility and willingness to act for the betterment of society. But your philanthropy is...
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Sharon Avery: Talking about resilience means talking about equity
At SHAD Canada’s SHAD Five event, featuring entrepreneurs who are innovators, influencers and change makers. It’s easy to lose sight of your destination when you’re consumed by “the busy” of getting...
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2019 Toronto’s Vital Signs Report Launch
Please join Sharon Avery, President & CEO, Toronto Foundation; Jay Pitter, award-winning placemaker, author, and John Bousfield Distinguished Visitor in Planning, University of Toronto; and...
View ArticleA Letter to Toronto from Grassroots Leaders
The 17th Toronto’s Vital Signs report shows that inequity is pervasive in this city and growing. This does not surprise us. Inequity means that some of us do not benefit from the opportunities that...
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Manager, Financial Reporting – Job Posting
The Role We are seeking a highly technical, professional accountant with superior analytical skills who has experience with project management and implementation of financial systems. Reporting to the...
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#TOVitalSigns Summaries and Media Coverage
In this year’s Toronto’s Vital Signs report we’ve compiled more data than ever before and the evidence is clear: Toronto is not working for all – and inequality has become the new normal. The...
View ArticleSix inequality questions you should be asking your candidates
Let’s face it – elections can be overwhelming. Information moves fast. Parties make big promises, and big claims. It can be tough for voters to sift through the high volume of information, and hone...
View ArticleStill don’t know who to vote for? 5 tools to help you choose based on your...
On Monday five weeks of election campaigning will culminate in millions of Canadians heading to the polls for our country’s 43rd federal election. If you still haven’t decided who you are voting for...
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Staff Announcements
We are thrilled to welcome the following new senior management staff: Alec Stevenson, Vice-President Finance & Administration Alec is a CPA/CMA, with an MBA from Schulich School of Business (dual...
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Join Vision Next
Apathy is no longer acceptable. You already know this. That’s why change starts with you. Toronto is a city of great wealth, but it’s also the income inequality capital of Canada. We face a growing...
View ArticleThree ways your holiday giving can go further this year
The final season of 2019 is upon us. Snow has fallen, twinkling lights are going up, and the end of year lists are making their rounds. But most notably, it’s the season of generosity, when we all...
View ArticleFive Powerful Things We Learned in 2019
This year, you taught us so much. Here’s what we learned.
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Announcing our first-ever Toronto’s Vital Signs grantees!
Congratulations to our 2020 Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants grantees! The Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants aim to surface and support high-impact organizations and their visionary leaders working to tackle...
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Welcome to our new Board members
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our Board of Directors Jarel Cockburn and Salima Rawji. We are thrilled and honoured that Salima and Jarel will be sharing their expertise and...
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Spotlight on: Stella’s Place
Stella’s Place is a Toronto-based organization created to help young adults get the mental health supports they need. Located in the heart of the city’s Queen West neighbourhood, Stella’s offers a...
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How philanthropy brought this couple closer
As a foundation, we know a thing or two about love. Philanthropy, after all, means “love of humanity” when translated from its original Greek. So, throughout this season of love, we’re celebrating...
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