In the Business of Change

Canada’s first values-driven bank, VCIB uses the tools of finance to help organizations drive social and environmental change The post Banking on Positive Change: Jake Stacey of VCIB appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

The pandemic intensified the challenges for homeless people. We discuss the issues and learn about one organization doing their best to help The post Caring for People Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19: Cari Kozierok of Ve’ahavta appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

Halifax company upcycles fresh produce into dried fruit and vegetables to help meet increased demand The post Helping Farmers Mitigate Food Waste Due to COVID-19: TJ Galiardi of Outcast Foods appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

How one venture is helping meet the needs of communities during global crises The post Reinventing Humanitarian Aid: Natasha Freidus of NeedsList appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

We discuss the evolution of sustainable construction and how issues like embodied carbon inspired a rethink The post Making Better Buildings for People & Planet: Chris Magwood of Endeavour Centre appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

Mobile showers pioneer transforms into nonprofit accelerator to address homelessness crisis The post Delivering Showers & Dignity to the Homeless: Doniece Sandoval of Lava Mae appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

These belts are made of plastic waste and support empowerment of women and community The post A Belt for People and Planet: Jen Perry of Jelt Belt appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

Origin Capital focuses on impact investments that will transform the lives of the word’s most vulnerable people The post Investing in the Fight Against Global Inequality: David O’Leary of Origin Capital appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

One organization is trying to tackle the problem of youth homelessness with an innovative solution, hoping to prove that a small size can make a big difference The post Tiny Homes, Big Impact: Terrilee Kelford of Cornerstone Landing appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

How a social innovation from Canada’s past is creating jobs for newcomers to Canada today The post Sewing Hope for Refugees: Paul Klein of The Tailor Project appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

Leilani Farha talks about the documentary Push, the complex players in the housing market and her fight to recognize housing as a human right The post Housing as a Human Right: In convo with Leilani Farha appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

One entrepreneur is proving that, with enough innovation and ingenuity, you can eliminate the idea of waste The post Recycling the Unrecyclable: Tom Szaky of TerraCycle appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

How one social entrepreneur is ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to get their business off the ground The post Closing the Racial Wealth Gap: Jessica Norwood of the Runway Project appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

Director of new documentary on social impact bonds shares her takeaways and concerns with the financial product The post Measuring Social Impact Bonds: Nadine Pequeneza of The Invisible Heart appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

How one company is leading the plastic revolution one sparkling water maker at a time The post Fighting Plastic Waste: Rena Nickerson of SodaStream appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

An elite group are hijacking social change efforts, argues Anand Giridharadas, author of Winners Take All. And that's a problem. The post Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World with Anand Giridharadas appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

We speak with brothers who started a clothing line to fund research in retinal eye disease and provide hope for others struggling with blindness The post Finding a Cure for Blindness: Brad & Bryan Manning of Two Blind Brothers appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

Planeterra is supporting local projects in the places they visit, encouraging a meaningful cultural exchange and ensuring tourism dollars are reinvested by communities to promote self-reliance and sustainability. The post Traveling Responsibly: Adrienne Lee of Planeterra appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

How one social enterprise is putting a dent into food waste by appealing to the conscious consumer and their love for a good deal The post Tackling Food Waste: Josh Domingues of Flashfood appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

How one social enterprise is using new and used shoes to disrupt the cycle of poverty by offering short-term help to those in immediate need as well as long-term solutions for small business owners. The post The Power of Shoes: Buddy Teaster of Soles4Souls appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

How a Syrian refugee family settled in Canada, rebuilt their chocolate business and committed to giving back to their new community The post Sweet New Beginnings, Tareq Hadhad of Peace by Chocolate appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

How one UK-based social entrepreneur is helping refugees through the universal love of food and a home-cooked meal The post Cooking Class Empowers Refugees: Jess Thompson of Migrateful appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

How one social entrepreneur is giving formerly incarcerated people a second chance with training in the culinary arts The post Serving Second Chances With Every Plate: Brandon Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership Restaurant Institute appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

Tim Nash explains how you can align your values with your finances - and why it's never been a better time to pursue a sustainable portfolio The post Socially Responsible Investing: Tim Nash of Good Investing appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .

We speak with Bill Drayton of Ashoka who founded the organization upon the belief that the most powerful force for good in the world is a social entrepreneur. The post Everyone a Changemaker: Bill Drayton of Ashoka appeared first on SEE Change Magazine .