“Who are cities for?” That’s the fundamental question – posed by Leilani Farha, UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing – that drives Push, an eye-opening documentary from award-winning director Fredrik Gertten that had its North American premiere at Toronto’s...
Better for the community and business – a family-owned catering company shows that giving back in a big way can start from a small initiative – and a whole lot of creativity. When companies think of helping the community, they often associate it with making a...
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...
People want to work for companies that care and promote a culture of positive impact. Any business in competition for top talent knows that employee giving and volunteering programs are essential to creating a great company culture. On Thursday October 26, over...
The Furniture Bank is a tremendous social enterprise, with its Etobicoke location the largest office of its kind in North America. Working with social services and shelters across the GTA, the organization provides an often-overlooked leg-up to people in need....
