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ChangeX launches $50,000 fund to support local groups in City of Toronto and York Region to start or expand impactful community projects

Charity Village

ChangeX, supported by a Community Empowerment Fund award from Microsoft, has launched a fund to support registered nonprofits to start or expand impactful community projects in the City of Toronto and York Region. This is the first year of the Toronto Community Challenge.

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

Candid

Data to pinpoint needs in specific communities Unfortunately, government survey data does not accurately represent “hard-to-count” at-risk populations who are less likely to speak English or to trust the government—which includes many of the people nonprofits like CASL serve. For example, aggregated data from the U.S.

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“Black & Proud”

M+R

It’s a spin on James Brown’s 1968 hit, “Say It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud),” which became an unofficial anthem of the Civil Rights movement; but, in its current context, is focused on the pride associated with also identifying as a member of the LGBTQIA community.

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And the 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Go To.

Tech Soup

At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. First up are our awards selected by our panel of judges , hard-working digital storytelling experts who flexed their skills to pick strong stories to receive award donations from our sponsors. Without further ado.

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Quick Guide to Grants for Nonprofits: Tips, Resources & More

Qgiv

For example, Tyson Foods supplies grants for organizations that give back to their community, such as nonprofits that help provide food access. Competitive grants Competitive grants are awarded based on your nonprofit’s proposal to the funding source.

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Gates, Ford, Open Society announce commitments for gender equality

Candid

Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership.

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Award Winning Combinations for Social Change

Care2

Frequently, the best innovative solutions to community challenges are those that creatively combine ideas from multiple disciplines. The recent award winners of the 2012 Grinnell Prize are a great example. Many amazing people do this kind of work in our communities, and you probably know a few.

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