Give Back Economy

Emilie is a social innovator who combines social enterprise, education and politics at the age of 23. She has quite a story to tell. For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

Providing youth/young adults with disabilities, parents and professionals a secure online experience that removes social barriers and promotes independence, respect, acceptance and inclusion. See http://abilityonline.org/ For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

The Village Hive is a co-working space started by Charlotte Kirby and now has two locations-one in Markham and one in Toronto, She is open to creating new locations. https://thevillagehive.ca/ For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org https://www.herowork.com/ Why HeroWork Was Created HeroWork was originally created to improve the state of buildings that house charities. But we quickly learned that a modern-day barn raising is about much more than a fast-paced renovation, or what we call Radical Renovations. From our first project in Victoria, BC, we witnessed an increased sen...

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Stone Soup Network is a community development project that connect businesse with families who have needs. Check out the web site https://stonesoupnetwork.ca/ with Rev. Alexa Gilmore, winner of an early version of https://www.socialinnovationchallenge.ca/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Bissell Centre commitment is to end poverty in our community. Impossible? Can’t be done? That is the same things that were said to Edison and the Wright brothers. Where would we be today if they believed those things could not be accomplished? When we believe something is impossible, we act as if that is true and as a result we make it true—it be...

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org and info@communityinnovationhub.org http://esgunited.org/local-outreach/compassionate-justice A speaker series and site includes videos of speakers. Attendance has been up to 900. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Small Economy Works is a social enterprise that works in local contexts to catalyze grassroots economic empowerment solutions that make small communities thrive in the 21st century. Our work for the past three years has been focused on remote Arctic communities in Canada, through our platforms Inspire Nunavut and Inspire Nunavik. These initiative...

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org The PASS kit, is a self care tool for communities and individuals to manage daily stressors ... In your community ... PASS wants to do the same for mental health. http://www.mypasskit.com/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Winged Canvas offers virtual art programs for aspiring visual artists, We teach art foundations to students around the world through live online classes, step by step demonstrations, and personalized feedback, This art hub did a pivot due to the virus and is now virtual and global. https://www.wingedcanvas.com/ ​ Find out more at https://give-bac...

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org https://www.yorkregion.com/community-story/9940518-markham-sews-stitches-masks-scrub-caps-for-coronavirus-front-line-workers/ Shanta is an award winner social innovator and activist, Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Gordon has performed many leadership roles at Univerity of Toronto, Ryerson University, Canadian Tire, United Way, City of Toronto politics etc. etc. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Headed by Valerie Fox, co-founder of the DMZ at Ryerson University – the leading university incubator in Canada, ranked among the top three in the world – The Pivotal Point brings entrepreneurial thinking to organizations around the globe. As consultants and advisors, we share the model that has fostered more than 180 startups and helped to creat...

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Dave Harder advocates use of space in neighborhoods where communities of faith need to better connect. He also runs community events where people tell their stories. https://www.parish.properties/consultants https://goodcitypeople.com/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org There are many random acts of kindness that can take place even during the pandemic. This podcast addresses this with several examples. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Rural on Purpose We are entering a new phase in human development and rural communities have a critical role to play. If we are paying close attention we’ll see the openings, the opportunities and the solutions to human problems that only functioning rural communities can provide. If we look even further out we’ll see the awesome responsibility t...

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Simon introduces you to a new approach using space for agriculture inside and outside of buildings, including communities of faith. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org The company fosters creative exploration and self-expression. From overcoming adversity to discovering new passions and inspiration in life, our unique programs create real results. https://newstep4u.com/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org NewMakeIt is a beautiful, spacious, multi-functional coworking and makerspace shared facility in Newmarket, Ontario. As the only industrial and digital workshops, training, and coworking facility of its kind in York Region, we’re helping inventors, visionaries, and innovators across York Region, in Toronto, and throughout the Greater Toronto Area...

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org The Winged Canvas Art Hub in central Markham recently celebrated five years of creativity at their gallery/studio/art class facility on Bullock Drive. https://www.wingedcanvas.com/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Rob Dalgleish and Joshua Fernandez from the innovation team talk about their experiences and and their experience in innovation at the United Church. https://edge-ucc.ca/about-us/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org Project Restore FIBI Incarceration is a deep and complex issue; and it can be hard to truly grasp if not personally experienced. In 2004, Aisha, the founder of Project: Restore FIBI, and her family were a family deeply impacted by incarceration. In her own words, “My children and I had not committed any crimes ourselves, yet our lives were irreve...

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org This podcast involves interviews with two indigenous social entrepreneurs Ed Champion from http://smartvillages.ca/ and Stephen Jackson from https://aocan.org/ Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

Episode Notes This episode shows how small, medium and large businesses, as well as non profits and charities can give back to the community through small or large actions or programs or support. Financial, in-kind and volunteer support can be provided. There are significant measurable benefits available. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co

Episode Notes www.communityinnovationhub.org Many communities do not interact and know their neighbours. Through simple acts this can change and make a big difference. Find out more at https://give-back-economy.pinecast.co