Through primrose tufts, in that green bower, The periwinkle trailed its wreaths; And ’tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes. From Lines Written in Early Spring (3rd verse) by William Wordsworth (1770 – 1850) According to his biographers, William Wordsworth was very much in harmony with the beauty of nature. “Like … [Read more...] about Nature: A great source of healing is sending us a message
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Senator Ratna Omidvar on COVID-19 and its impact on the charity sector
(April 8, 2020) For16 years, as executive director and president of The Maytree Foundation, Ratna Omidvar focused on local, national and international efforts to promote the integration of immigrants. She spent four years as Distinguished Visiting Professor and Founder, Global Diversity Exchange at Ryerson University. In the 1990s, she was the Executive Director of … [Read more...] about Senator Ratna Omidvar on COVID-19 and its impact on the charity sector
$100 million in federal support for national food groups showcases the depth of Canada’s food insecurity
(April 8, 2020) “For a few weeks now, lives have been completely changed,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outside his home at Rideau Cottage on Friday, April 3rd. During his daily COVID-19 briefing, the prime minister stands alone behind a podium, onto which a foam core sign has been attached.The beard he started growing to mixed reviews in the new year is coming in … [Read more...] about $100 million in federal support for national food groups showcases the depth of Canada’s food insecurity
Feature Interview, Rick Frost, CEO, Winnipeg Foundation: ‘This is clearly not an endowment situation’
(March 25, 2020) - As they work to serve the most vulnerable people, community services are encountering operational worries and concerns about lost fundraising revenue. Community foundations are in a unique position of understanding the needs in their area, and some are responding quickly to mitigate the damage and support social infrastructure. Rick Frost is the CEO of … [Read more...] about Feature Interview, Rick Frost, CEO, Winnipeg Foundation: ‘This is clearly not an endowment situation’