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CANADA | Aug 12, 2026

[Info Bulletin] Supporting Summerland-area evacuees

Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 5:01 PMSummaryMore than 1,000 hotel rooms are available now in the Okanagan for wildfire evacuees, with more blocks booked as accommodation becomes availableA surge in staff capacity at the BC Evacuee Helpline is supporting faster call times and Emergency Support S

[Article] WHAT TRENDS WILL IMPACT CHARITIES AND NONPROFITS IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2025?

Tariff impact, the DEI backlash, and growing Canadian nationalism are some of the trends we’re keeping an eye on. So far, the second quarter of the year has been defined by the Canadian federal e

[Research] Aging with Affirmation: A study to examine the social service experiences and needs of older transgender and gender diverse adults in Canada

A qualitative study to examine the healthcare and social service experiences and needs of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) older adults in Canada

[News] Older Persons Strategic Framework - Fill Out Survey by Jun 22, 2025

The City of Vancouver is now planning for future actions and wants your input! Share your thoughts on the best ways to improve the lives of older persons in Vancouver.

[News] National Volunteer Action Strategy

A series of initiatives are underway to support the National Volunteer Action Strategy (NVAS).

[News] ICD-RBC Foundation Scholarship

Help enable underrepresented organizations to elevate their governance oversight.

[Report] The impact of US tariffs for Canada’s not-for-profit sector

The report posits that the three main channels that will be impacted by tariffs will be decreased funding, increased costs of inputs due to counter-tariffs, and a greater need for services.

[Canada-Wide] Research Particpants Wanted for Online Survey about hearing and cognition

Research will help understand how public messaging around hearing loss and cognition may impact individuals' daily experiences

[News] New homes now available for seniors in Lumby

Twenty new rental homes are ready for residents at Cottonwood Place, providing seniors in Lumby with more choices for comfortable and accessible living.

[News] BC’s Ministry of Health Announces 5-Year Agreement with United Way BC Healthy Aging!

BC’s Ministry of Health announced a five-year agreement with United Way BC to support seniors to age at home, in community, by improving and expanding Healthy Aging programs and services in BC!