Building Up was founded by Marc Soberano to provide a pathway for individuals facing employment barriers in Toronto. Modeled after successful social enterprises across the country – most specifically Manitoba-based BUILD, often referred to as its sister company...
On July 12, World Vision will be holding its third annual Social Innovation Challenge, an entrepreneurship competition for students and recent grads, dedicated to tackling some of the world’s most difficult challenges with innovative thinking. Titled The Dinnerless...
Costa Rica’s new president has announced a plan to ban fossil fuels, in particular removing fossil fuels from transport by 2021 and, in turn, become the first fully decarbonized country in the world. Meanwhile, Europe’s largest bank, HSBC, just announced...
In our ongoing series highlighting companies that give back to our communities, we feature Aimia’s annual Toronto Data Philanthropy event, which took place on April 10 to 12, for the sixth consecutive year. Well-equipped to create social value by volunteering...
As a brand developer, Anne Miltenburg has worked with organizations, social entrepreneurs, activists and conscious companies all over the world, helping them tackle social and environmental challenges. Shocked by the lack of knowledge that these changemakers displayed...
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. With over 400,000 Canadians aged 65 and older diagnosed with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, we believe it’s important to use this opportunity to promote awareness of the brain disorder which is growing in impact...
