Canadians continue to give to charity despite rocky economy: Statscan
Canadians donated a total of $10.6 billion in 2010, little changed from before the recession in 2007
After years of helping the homeless, bike shop loses home
The Good Life Community Bike Shop helps at-risk youth and homeless people in Calgary acquire new skills
Starting a charity at 8? Meet the generation taking action
Teens and even younger children in Canada are increasingly the ones starting the campaigns invigorating social enterprise
How to help the people of Attawapiskat
Several charitable organizations are accepting donations of cash and goods earmarked for the troubled James Bay reserve
How many slaves does it take to run your life? There’s an app for that
To calculate your slavery footprint complete an online survey about your lifestyle and find out your score
Giving
Teen who built a school in Nepal is more than just ‘that fundraiser girl’
Motivated 14-year-old part of a ‘powerhouse of giving’ that propels young Canadians to give from the heart
Giving changed
New breed of company blurs lines between charity and business
Balancing activism and the profit motive isn’t easy, but it’s well worth the effort, say leaders of Canadian social enterprise
The changing face of giving: Why donors choose anonymity
Closeted philanthropists are not the norm but they are on the rise for personal, spiritual and business reasons
Making game-changing assists off the court
Making game-changing assists off the court
MLSE’s Team Up foundation has benefited from the generosity of star athletes like former Toronto Raptors guard Vince Carter
Peter Buffett’s rich life doesn’t come from family wealth
The son of America’s economic oracle is a compelling paradox of down-home candour and Zen-like aphorisms
