In the spring of 2017, Queen Books opened its doors in Toronto’s Leslieville community. Since day one, co-owners and first … More
Category: Giving Back
This is Marisa Tran: The co-owner of Toronto’s Hollandaise Diner talks queer identity, career shifts, community giving and exploring the world
Marisa Tran and Josh de Grosbois opened Hollandaise Diner in Toronto’s east-end on December 9, 2015. They serve bottomless coffee, … More
Becoming the Didihood: A collective of South Asian sisters influencing Canada’s media landscape
Arti Patel, Online Lifestyle Reporter at Global News, Nikkjit Gill, Managing Editor at Post City and Roohi Sahajpal, Case Manager … More
Tatiana Ferguson on transforming policies and programs for the LGBTQ2S+ community across Canada
Tatiana Ferguson is dedicated to improving the lives of youth and believes strongly in volunteering to support numerous organizations across … More
We’ve marched, but what’s next?
Sawsan Zakaria wants to change the world. Diagnosed with neuromuscular disease spinal muscular atrophy type II at 15-months-old, Sawsan has … More
Performer Kristie Gunter hopes to lead Funnies for Families to national impact, sharing smiles with Canadian families facing adversity
In October 2014, Kristie Gunter founded Funnies for Families, a non-profit organization that brings laughter to families going through tough … More
Erin Conway, producer, consultant, mentor, philanthropist and comedian, has unconditional love for giving back and sparking laughs
Erin Conway is a producer, consultant, mentor and philanthropist. She’s also involved in Toronto’s comedy community and is a producer … More
Bringing Health Home: Winnipeg physician gives people living with addictions in Punjab, India a chance to heal
Kernjeet Sandhu is a family physician working to help people living with addictions in India and in Winnipeg, MB. Kernjeet … More
Educator, yoga teacher and philanthropist launches The Haiti School Building Project with Toronto’s at risk youth
Serena Bufalino grew up in Hamilton, ON but now lives in Toronto. She’s an educator, a yoga teacher, a leader … More
Mental Health Talks founder and aspiring psychiatrist on route to changing Canadian care and treatment
Delia Xenophontos is an aspiring psychiatrist working towards making a difference in the lives of her future patients, of students … More
York University students “Fix the 6ix” with simple, one-of-a-kind fundraising plan
Deanna Lentini is the founder of Fix the 6ix, a non-profit organization that launched in early 2016. Spearheading this project … More
Vancouver artisan hosts first ever Market for a Cause at Heritage Hall on November 27, supporting Canucks Autism Network
Rose Kaech of Vancouver has just launched the event series Market for a Cause, with the first event set for … More