Moving missions forward for 30+ years. Decidedly generalist. Lover of words. Forever asking questions.
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An important editorial on the epidemic of loneliness and its causes in the Star today. Implications for the importance of true shared public space. thestar.com/opinion/editoria…
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#PowerOfUs Believer: Spotted at Dundas Square, @GenWellProject has been spreading civic optimism by hosting Talk To A Stranger Week! Research suggests that it may be a valuable way to increase happiness, feel a greater sense of belonging, build trust and create safer communities.
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Julia Howell retweeted
Congratulations @TorontoFdn on launching #PowerOfUs! We're running a month-long food drive to support the campaign.
Starting today we’re kicking off the #PowerOfUs campaign to get everyone believing in Toronto again. We’re encouraging everyone to take one action over the next 150 days to help restore our collective wellbeing. Check out our map and add your commitment! bit.ly/46eUcHZ
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The 2023 Toronto’s Vital Signs Report is out now. It's time to reconnect and believe in Toronto again. Read the report and learn how you can take action: bit.ly/3sI81kt
#PowerOfUs
ALT More than a city of neighbourhoods, let's be a city of neighbours. The Power of Us.
Julia Howell retweeted
Our new Toronto’s Vital Signs Report is coming soon and it’s different.
The data is clear. People are turning inward and giving up. If we want our city to succeed, we need people to believe in Toronto again. Join us Nov 15 as we change our city’s course: bit.ly/48ocGrT
ALT No more alarm bells. It’s time to fire a starting pistol. Join us for our Toronto Vital Signs Report launch, The Power of Us.
Julia Howell retweeted
Looking to get re-energized around your work?
From ditching the MOU when developing relationships with Indigenous organizations to community-driven journalism, #Reconnect2023 is covering the topics that are top-of-mind.
Reserve your spot today! reconnect2023.ca
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Hi I'm Jacqueline, a writer & PhD candidate researching the links between race & nature. My interests: outdoor recreation, equity and justice in nature, #UrbanEcology and #BlackHistory. #BlackInEnvironRollCall #BlackGeographies #OutdoorEd #BlackOutdoors #ClimateJustice #birding
Julia Howell retweeted
Black people in Toronto are "significantly" more likely to face discrimination on a regular basis than white residents, according to a recent in-depth report on Torontonians' day-to-day experience with microaggression and discrimination. bit.ly/3Jw47zO
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To read more best practices for ensuring and building inclusive forward-looking communities now, as we navigate significant growth across the GTA, view our Building Inclusive Communities report: unitedwaygt.org/the-work/res…
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Here is a short video of when my Grandfather made a Sacred Pipe literally out of the Residential School for all the Children that never made it home. Have a quick watch and share if you can. ❤️ #ReconcileThis
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On this #GivingTuesday, use your social capital for good by donating to or volunteering your time with one of the smaller organizations supporting communities across this city. #TOSocialCapital
Learn more at torontofoundation.ca/socialc…
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When a member organization quits the association we all give pause. What does this say about the role of umbrella organizations in a time of sweeping change? Read our chief program officer Julia Howell’s reflections.
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"If we want to see substantial change and root out the actions that seed more hate, we must act now so that we leave a better future for generations to come."
Read more from Toronto Foundation's own Phylicia Davis-Wesseling & Kimber Kunimoto:
"In 2020, we were fixated on the horrific images of police brutality against George Floyd. It felt like the world was on fire—and yet we’ve allowed it to continue to burn to this day."
Piece by Phylicia Davis-Wesseling & Kimber Kunimoto of @TorontoFdn👇
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Julia Howell retweeted
Discovering this excellent book by Hamilton author @AndyTomHunter1; history we should all understand. Recommending to colleagues @andreamdicks @JuliaHowell @TerryCookeHCF
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Leading the nation’s largest community foundation, and as the first Black woman in the role, Nicole Taylor has sought to make equity a lodestar. Here, she weighs in on SVCF’s all-woman leadership team, 2020’s challenges, and more. Martha Ramirez reports: bit.ly/3sM0FJu
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We join over 20 other Black-led orgs across Canada, to stand in solidarity with the victims of the Buffalo massacre and condemn and call on all levels of government to combat anti-Black hate, white supremacy, and far-right extremism. See statement:
newswire.ca/news-releases/we…
Julia Howell retweeted
The story of philanthropy is in need of a major rewrite.
New op-ed from @TorontoFdn's @JuliaHowell with insights from recent talks with @_yonishassan @WeyktKris and @lib_abo.
thephilanthropist.ca/2022/05…
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A reminder of what can be learned by renewing Focus Canada time series. (@DonnaDasko)
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