News NABC Adaptive Capacity Survey Black-serving (B3) groups and organizations have experienced limitations in attracting funding and adapting to new realities. In response, the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities (NABC) is focusing its capacity building and system leadership program support for B3 groups and organizations to accelerate recovery, promote healing, and support resiliency. If […]

News Open Letter Calls Premier Ford to Double Social Assistance Rates More than 200 advocacy groups (including NABC) have signed an open letter asking the Ontario government to double disability support payment rates and ensure they keep up with the soaring cost of living. The recent provincial election campaign saw the Progressive Conservatives promise to […]

News Inflation Driving Up Demand and Costs While Creating Desperation Rising costs continue to be a top concern for the sector. The number of nonprofits expecting operating expenses to increase over the next three months jumped from 37% in Q1 to 52% in Q2. In order to combat inflation, the Bank of Canada has aggressively […]

News The Potential of Online Learning for Adults: Early Lessons From the COVID-19 Crisis The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has seen a substantial increase in online learning by adults. Much of the training that had started as face-to-face in classroom environments have been pursued online. The pandemic has provided a powerful test for the potential of […]

News Emancipation Day: Ceremonial Flag Raising Event and Community Gathering To commemorate the abolition of slavery across the British colonies on August 1, 1834, we recognize the entire month of August as Emancipation Month. In remembrance, there will be a flag raising ceremony and community gathering at North York Civic Centre on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, […]

News Experiences with Anti-Black Racism in the Canadian Healthcare System Do you have insights to share about your experience with navigating the Canadian healthcare system? The Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC) wants to hear from you. Participants will take part in a 30 – 60 minute video interview and receive a $50 gift card for […]

News Final Report Released for the Recognition Review Project This report explores a community engagement process designed by Monumental Projects and its partners (NABC included) to seek feedback on the Draft City of Toronto Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm. Community leaders, organizations, Indigenous rights-holders, panelists and artists provided key recommendations and comments. Read the […]

News Download the 2021 Digital Skills Survey Results The Digital Skills Survey provides critical insights on the digital health of the Canadian charitable sector. In our increasingly digital world, the study shows charities are ill-prepared to respond to the digital expectations of Canadians. They lack both the funding and skills necessary to maintain relevancy and […]

News Invitation for Black Canadians to Share Views on COVID-19 Vaccine Taylor Newberry Consulting and Digital Public Square are recruiting Black Canadians to participate in a focus group to discuss their perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine and provide feedback on a vaccine information game developed by Digital Public Square. The game aims to increase knowledge […]

News Volunteer With the Youth Opportunities Fund Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is recruiting volunteers to be part of their Grant Review Committee (GRC). Members of the GRC assess grant applications and provide recommendations on projects that align with YOF requirements for project funding. The committee is looking for Indigenous and Black volunteers who have shared identities and […]