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Changing the story: The Canada-wide push to recognize workers in the non-profit sector

Sunday, January 28, 2024

As Nova Scotia gets ready to celebrate its second Day of Recognition for the non-profit sector, one foundation is on a mission to “close the recognition gap” on a national level. Read the full article on The Philanthropist’s website.

Recognizing frontline nonprofit staff: Ontario Legislature moves forward with a week of appreciation

Sunday, January 28, 2024

“Bringing visibility to the invisible weavers of our social fabric.” Here in Canada, we are fortunate to have the second largest non-profit sector in the world. Two and a half million people work in our nation’s nonprofits and charities1, doing the miraculous work of caring for some of our most vulnerable citizens, engaging youth in […]

Newsletter – January 2024

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Bhayana Family Foundation featured in Philanthropic Foundations Canada’s Newsletter

Friday, January 12, 2024

Philanthropic Foundations Canada featured Bhayana Family Foundation in a recent Newsletter. Under Member & Sector Insights, they highlighted that Bhayana Family Foundation’s work led to October 30 being proclaimed BC Non-Profit Day, to honour the impactful work of non-profit organizations and gain a deeper understanding of their vital role in supporting communities. We are honoured […]

Newsletter – December 2022

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Special Notes of Thanks from the 2022 Greater Toronto Bhayana Family Foundation Awards

Monday, December 19, 2022

Bhayana Family Foundation Awards recognize frontline heroes of United Way Greater Toronto’s network of social service agencies

Monday, November 28, 2022

The social service sector was essential to communities across Peel, Toronto and York during the pandemic; United Way Greater Toronto’s network of agencies worked flat-out to meet urgent needs while also experiencing unprecedented demand. Last year, over two million people accessed programs and services from the over 300 agencies UWGT funds. (Read Full Press Release)

Celebrating Non-profit Sector Week of Appreciation

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

A big part of Ontario’s population works in the non-profit sector, that is, more than a million people. This highly-skilled population is credited with working with the most vulnerable population in our communities. However, the non-profit sector’s staff effort and work often go unrecognized and unappreciated. With the unanimous passage of Bill 9 – an […]

Join us in celebrating the first annual Ontario Week of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Did you know that there are more than one million people who work in Ontario’s nonprofit sector? These Invisible Champions are the professionals who help people through some of the direst of circumstances to creating experiences that spark joy. They include social workers, educators, counselors, artists, athletes, community builders, advocates and much more. Read full […]

Non-Profit Week of Appreciation bill proposed by Richmond Hill MPP passes unanimously

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The Non-Profit Week of Appreciation in February helps close the recognition gap for important, but overlooked sector Read full story here: https://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/10546407-non-profit-week-of-appreciation-bill-proposed-by-richmond-hill-mpp-passes-unanimously/