Business of Good
There’s no denying that nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues around the world. The sector contributes $6.7 billion to B.C.’s economy, but factors like funding, resource constraints, regulatory compliance and changing community needs often hinder their...
The row of businesses along Carrall Street on the edge of Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood looks not that much different from the eclectic mix on other streets nearby. East Van Roasters, the coffee-roasting and chocolate shop. Nelson the Seagull, a bakery...
Christina Wong grew up feeling like a misfit. “My parents split when I was young, and I moved eight times between families,” she recalls. “I never quite knew where I belonged.” The first time she did feel a sense of belonging was...
This year, we focus on those who have taken on new roles at the top of an organization recently, and quiz them about the changing landscape of leadership. Erin Seeley’s first memory of being a leader goes back to assigning roles...
Life Story: Cheralyn Chok credits a community-oriented upbringing for her decision to work in social impact. Volunteering with her family, plus the values instilled in her at home and at school, “made me want to do something good,” recalls the daughter...
Despite a reputation for being generous, Canadians reached a monumental low when it came to charitable donations in 2021, according to this report. However, as of April 2022, that trend seems to be reversing, if Charitable Impact is any indication.
“There should not have to be a service like this, but it is so desperately needed,” says Charlie Hannah of Distro Disco. After years of working in and around the DTES, Hannah began holding supply drives for unhoused communities formed during...
We recycle glass, we recycle plastic, we even recycle clothes—but have you ever wondered where your shoes end up after you’re done with them? If local footwear company Native Shoes had its way, they’d all be turned into playgrounds. The brand, which...
“We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.” –John Dewey BC Women’s Health Foundation (BCWHF) is a medium-sized philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing the full spectrum of women’s health. We help ensure that women have equitable access to...
Having a sick child is something that nobody wants to experience, and being away from them while they’re in the hospital is even worse. To help keep everyone together, Vancouver’s Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon (RMH BC) offers accommodation to families...