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The Community Innovation Hub has created and maintains its own resources for social innovators and social entrepreneurs:
- The Giveback Podcast – Featuring over 100 interviews from social innovators from all over the world, Peter Miller’s podcast was recently declared by Feedpost to be among the top 10 corporate social responsibility-related podcasts currently on the web.
- Experiments Database – A list of ideas for people and/or organizations wanting to run activities that strengthen and give back to community. Add your ideas!
- Seen Around the Neighbourhood – The Community Innovation Hub blog comments on upcoming events and issues in the social innovation sphere. Follow us on WordPress and stay informed!
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The Latest
There are currently 6 Podcasts in this directory
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Accessible Housing Network with Sam Amenta. Air Date: May 26, 2023.
Sal Amenta is co-chair of the Accessible Housing Network, a collaboration of over 35 Canadian non-profit organizations advocating for Canadian building codes to be mandated to have all homes built according to Universal Design standards. Check out a recent tv interview, and consider signing the petitions at the Accessible Housing Network website. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple podcasts.
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Bronte Dundas - Air Date, August 24, 2023
Bronte works for Amica Senior Lifestyles, which operates retirement homes across the country. Her family has a professional sports background, and she has been involved in competitive sports up the international level for almost her entire life. Bronte has recently started educating people about her family's Metis history. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Fundraising for Nonprofits with Len Poulin
Len Poulin works with FrontStream, a highly secure, all-in-one digital fundraising platform for managing, planning, processing and promoting fundraising events. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple podcasts.
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Home Doctors Uganda with Richard Kalungi. Air Date: May 26, 2023
Dr. Richard is lead doctor at Home Doctors Uganda. This Kampala-based organization provides wide range of medical services and projects in Uganda, including health camps. He is a doctor and an entrepreneur. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple podcasts.
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what3words with Khongorzul Otgonbayar
Khongorzul is a Partnerships Lead at what3words, a global addressing system designed to simplify the communication of precise locations with just three simple words. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Wildlife SOS with Puja
Puja works with Wildlife SOS, a nonprofit which follows a comprehensive approach to saving India’s wildlife - helping individual animals as well as protecting an entire species. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple podcasts.
Agriculture
There are currently 5 Podcasts in this directory
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Agrihood with Simon Johnson. Air Date: February 27, 2020
Simon stops by to talk about agrihoods – organized communities that integrate agriculture into residential neighborhoods. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
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Community and Social Hub with Christa and Stas. Air Date: March 17, 2021
Christa and Stas have purchased a 100-acre farm and are investigating options for what to do with it. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Kingsbridge Centre with Jennifer Miltenburg. Air Date: March 6, 2021
Jennifer is the Director of Kingsbridge Centre, a Catholic church which closed in 2012 and now serves as a community hub for a small rural community. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Ontario Sustainable Agriculture with Pierce Spraggon. Air Date: November 12, 2021
Pierce is the Founder of Ontario Sustainable Agriculture, which grows food using aquaponics to help create sustainability for a healthier planet. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Seeds with Janneke Vorsteveld. Air Date: May 14, 2021
Janneke is a part-time teacher and social entrepreneur. Her company, Seeds, provides impactful, experiential learning in natural spaces. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
The Arts
There are currently 10 Podcasts in this directory
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Blacklane Studios with Ellen Moorehouse
Ellen, a journalist with more than 30 years experience, is on the Board of Directors of Blacklane Studios, a non-profit creative hub in Toronto’s Roncesvalles Village that offers photo and video programs for all ages and a venue for workshops, exhibits and events. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Kejic Productions with Erica Daniels. Air Date: Feb 10, 2022
Erica is a Cree/Ojibway producer and director, and the owner of Kejic Productions, an award-winning production company focused on visual storytelling. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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New Horizons Band Toronto with Randy Kligerman, Donna Dupuy and, Ann Coates. Air Date: June 7, 2022
Randy is the President and Donna the Head of Education (and a Teacher!) at New Horizons Band of Toronto. Ann is an enthusiastic student! NHBT is a multi-level concert band and music education program for adults, with in-person classes online classes and virtual band settings. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
New Step 4 U and ARTbulance with Marina Mais. Air Date: December, 2020
Marina, Executive Director and Founder of New Step 4 U, explains how expressive art programs enhance health and well-being. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
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Simply Cards with Maria Vanderform. Air Date: January 5, 2021
After over 30 years in nursing and nursing education, Maria learned about the art of stamping and now makes and sells greeting cards, with great plans for the future! Check out her work at Crafty Maria’s Stamping World. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Stories for Sharing with Sheri Burke and Aranza Lopez Zuniga. Air Date: May 17, 2022
Sheri and Aranza work together at Stories for Sharing, which helps reduce seniors connect with their personal stories and others become less isolated by offering skills-based writing workshops. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Tilbury Times, with Moshin Abbas
Moshin, a journalist who has worked with many media outlets, decided to shift to publishing when he bought the 136-year-old "Tilbury Times" newspaper in 2021 and set it up online. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcast, and Spotify.
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Winged Canvas Art Hub with Fei Lu. Air Date: February 21, 2020
Fei Lu discusses her Markham social enterprise, Winged Canvas Art Hub, and how art can be used in social innovation. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
Winged Canvas Art Hub: Covid Response. Air Date: May 12, 2020
Fei Lu of Winged Canvas discusses her choice to shut down her bricks and mortar art hub and pivot to an online business. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
Work in Culture with Diane Davy. Air Date: November 21, 2020
Work in Culture is a non-profit organization that has been supporting the cultural sector in Ontario for 20 years. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Corporate Social Responsibility
There is currently 1 Podcast in this directory
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Concierge Strategies with Alex Bishop. Air Date: November 6, 2020
Concierge Strategies’ corporate social responsibility commitment includes work with communities of faith and a plan to build detox centres for people in non-emergency addiction and/mental health situations. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Coworking Organizers
There are currently 12 Podcasts in this directory
Rural on Purpose with Mary Doyle. Air Date: March 18, 2020
Social entrepreneur Mary Doyle of Rural on Purpose discusses her career, and why people are choosing to live and work in rural communities. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
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Bridges Peterborough with Alan Smith-Reeve and Todd Coombes. Air Date: March 10, 2021
Alan and Todd are changing the conversation about the best ways to address poverty issues. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre with Susan Taylor. Air Date: February 16, 2021
Susan runs the Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre at St. Clair College in Windsor. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Intonovus Canada with Lori Farley. Air Date: May 17, 2021
Lori is the co-founder of Intonovus Canada, which helps businesses and organizations enbed social impact into their business models, using Impact Calgary to support social enterprises in the city of Calgary. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, or Spotify.
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New Step 4 U with Marina Mais. Air Date: February 27, 2020
Marina, Executive Director and Founder of New Step 4 U, explains how expressive art programs enhance health and well-being. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
NewMakeIt with Derroll Salmon. Air Date: February 21, 2020
Derroll, NewMakeIt co-founder, discusses makerspaces and shared workspaces. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
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Open People Network (OPN) with Jeffrey Potvin. Air Date: February 19, 2021
Open People Network (OPN) brings together entrepreneurs & Investors, creating a global community of sharing, inclusion & collaboration for growth and financial success. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Small Economy Works with Ajmal Sataar. Air Date: May 13, 2020
Ajmal talks about Small Economy Works, his ‘university in the field’ experience, and seeing innovation everywhere. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
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Table Coworking with Daryn DeZengotita. Air Date: October 19, 2020
Table Coworking is bringing coworking to churches in Dallas, Texas, and helping churches around the world do the same. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
The Pivotal Point with Valerie Fox. Air Date: April 16, 2020
Valerie talks about her extensive career, continuous education, and what led to her creating The Pivotal Point, her social enterprise. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
The Village Hive with Charlotte Kirby. Air Date: July 15, 2020
A peek inside The Village Hive clearly shows why coworking spaces may replace traditional offices as the places where important work gets done. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
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United Way of Greater Toronto with Daniele Zanotti. Air Date: March 8, 2021
Daniele is the CEO and Executive Director of the United Way Greater Toronto, the largest United Way in Canada. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Diana Award Winners
There are currently 4 Podcasts in this directory
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Equal Chance with Aliya Karimjee. Air Date: July 17
Aliya is a high school student and a Diana Award winner. She is deeply involved with Equal Chance, which promotes the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of members of the black community across Canada through the development of programs, projects, activities and policies. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Innovation Corner with Neha Shukla. Air Date: July 9th
Neha Shukla is a 16-year old innovator and changemaker passionate about leveraging science and technology to create social change. A 2021 Diana Award Winner. Neha developed the SixFeetApart social distancing device. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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L.I.G.H.T. (Lead, Inspire, Grow, Hope, Transform) - Youth Leadership Creating Change with Katelyn Wang. Air Date: July 11, 2021
Katelyn is Executive Director of L.I.G.H.T., a grassroots organization that empowers and supports marginalized youth to design community service projects. Katelyn is a 2021 Dora Award winner. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Maple Wishes Foundation with Avery Parkinson. Air Date: July 13, 2021
Avery, 17, talks about starting the Maple Wishes Foundation, a charity that lets her and her younger sister Rowan operate 11 socially innovative projects. Avery is a 2021 Dora Award Winner. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Disability Advocacy 4 Action
There is currently 1 Podcast in this directory beginning with the letter P.
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Parasport with Walter Dann. Air Date: January 19, 2022
Disabled from an early age, Walter has participated in parasports at the local, national, and international levels in wheelchair basketball, track and field, and other events. He\'s won medals at the Paralympics and Pan American Games, and World Cup, among others. Listen on the podcast web site, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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There are currently 13 Podcasts in this directory
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FareStart and Catalyst Kitchens with Renee Martin. Air Date: May 7, 2021
Renee is the Vice President of National Initiatives/Catalyst Kitchens at FareStart, which nourishes communities through food, lifeskills, and job training. Catalyst Kitchens is an alliance of over 80 organizations looking to end poverty, joblessness and hunger using the FareStart model. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Feed Scarborough with Suman Roy. Air Date: October 1, 2021,
Suman is Chairman of the Board of Feed Scarborough, which has a goal to end to food insecurity in South Scarborough using several programs. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
FoodShare Toronto with Paul M. Taylor. Air Date: March 13, 2021
Paul is the Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto, a social enterprise that advocates for food justice by supporting community-based food initiatives and through ongoing advocacy and public education. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Get Started Cafe with Jon Butler. Air Date: January 26, 2021
Get Started Cafe emerged from the need to help entrepreneurial people start a business and has evolved several times under Jon Butler, the Chief Pivot Officer. The organization focuses in part on renovating buildings for social good. Contact Jon via LinkedIn or email: jon@getstartedcafe.com. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, or Spotify.
Ghost Kitchen Brands with Marc Choy. Air Date: December 29, 2020
Marc is the President (Canada) for Ghost Kitchen Brands. Ghost Kitchens are virtual kitchens that let people get food prepared by national brands like MacDonald’s, Quizno’s, and Cinnabons delivered to them. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Grocery Neighbour with Frank Sinipoli. Air Date: February 4, 2021
Frank is a serial entrepreneur running a social enterprise that makes getting fresh, nutritious food easier for those who have trouble accessing a grocery store. To learn more about becoming a customer or a franchisee, visit Grocery Neighbour. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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La Siembra Co-operative with Kellie Storie. Air Date: May 7, 2021
Kellie is the Executive Director of La Siembra in Ottawa, Ontario. La Siembra owns Camino, a Canadian brand of Fairtrade and Organic certified food products. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcosts, and Spotify.
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Pour and Kneady Cafe with Stevan Mirkovich. Air Date: March 14, 2021
Stevan and his team are creating Pour and Needy, a social enterprise cafe to be housed in a community of faith in Vancouver, Canada. Name to be changed soon. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
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Remix Snacks with Isabelle Lam. Air Date: April 9, 2021
Isabelle and her business partner Jamie Lee produce a healthy, dark chocolate bark using beans for protein and upcycled fruit. Check out Remix Snacks! Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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The Food Table with Bill Graham. Air Date: December 9, 2020
Bill and his wife Shirley set up a food table in a Mississauga parking lot at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, replenishing it daily to help those in need. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
The Good Food Project with Emma Wood. Air Date: January 4, 2022
Emma is a food insecurity academic and the founder of The Good Food Project in Stouffville, Ontario, which works to address food insecurity issues in the area, in partnership with Blue Door. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
The Store with Courtney Courtney Vrablik. Air Date: November 16, 2021
Courtney is Executive Director of The Store, a free grocery store founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberley Williams-Paisley with a goal to solve hunger issues in the Nashville, Tennessee community. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
The Working Class with Vita Fiore and Christine Montgomery. Air Date: May 13, 2021
Vita and Christine founded and run The Working Class, a social enterprise that disrupt cycles of poverty and diminish disadvantages using an innovative workforce development program that nourishes a community of hardworking labourers. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Homeless and Incarcerated
There are currently 11 Podcasts in this directory
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Angeen with Gurbeen Bhusin. Air Date: December 16, 2020
Gurbeen is the CEO of Aangen, a self-funded, not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to providing local, sustainable, solution-based responses to social issues. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Blue Door with Michael Braithwaite. Air Date: May 20, 2021
Michael is the CEO of Blue Door, which provides emergency housing and other supports to people experiencing homelessness in York Region. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Clean Slate Industries with Ralph Gutkin. Air Date: October 14, 2020
Clean Slate Enterprises is a social enterprise, founded by Ralph, that creates job opportunities for people facing employment barriers. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Compassionate Justice Speaker Series with Dan Lang. Air Date: May 27, 2020
Dan talks about Eglinton St. George United Church's extremely successful Compassionate Justice Speaker Series and his plans for it. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
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Homeless Entrepreneur with Andrew Funk. Air Date: November 16, 2019
Interview with Homeless Entrepreneur founder Andrew Funk in Barcelona, Spain. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
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Joe. Air Date: August 20, 2020
Joe is an entrepreneur with a unique background and a powerful desire to bring his ideas to the world. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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L.I.N.C. Society with Sherry Edmunds-Flett. Air Date: September 9. 2021
Sherry is the Executive Director of the L.I.N.C. Society, a registered charity that maintains several separate programs and services supporting people impacted by the criminal justice system and multi-barriered individuals. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Lifesong Kenya with James Ouma. Air Date: September 16, 2021
James is the Executive Director of Lifesong Kenya, which helps male teens who are in contact and in conflict with the law get a second chance through skills training, reconciliation, healing, and restoration back to their communities. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Parkland Restorative Justice with Kerry Reimer. Air Date: February 27, 2021
Kerry is the Executive Director of Parkland Restorative Justice, which provides a variety of supports to those who are incarcerated or who have been recently released from prison. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Poverty Reduction and Prevention as Social Enterprise. Air Date: June 10, 2020
Gary St. Amand talks about the Bissell Centre’s innovative approach to addressing poverty and related issues in the Edmonton area. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
Project Restore FIBI with Aisha Francis. Air Date: February 4, 2020
Aisha discusses PROJECT RESTORE FIBI, which exists to serve and support families who have a loved one behind bars. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
Indigenous Organizations
There are currently 4 Podcasts in this directory
Indigenous Social Enterprises with Ed Champion and Steven Jackson. Air Date: February 4, 2020
Ed Champion and Steven Jackson talk about the effect of social enterprise on Canada’s Indigenous communities. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
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FHQ Developments with Thomas Benjoe. Air Date: May 26, 2021
Thomas is the President and CEO of FHQ Developments, which supports economic development for First Nation communities and their citizens. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund with Brian Davey (NDAF). Air Date: November 8, 2021
Brian Davey is the Executive Director of the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund, which works to advance the well being of Aboriginal People in Northern Ontario through business and economic development. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Ulnooweg with Chris Googoo. Air Date: May 7, 2021
Chris is the Chief Operating Officer of Ulnooweg, which provides financing to Aboriginal-owned businesses and communities, and support to build capacity-building initiatives for Aboriginal youth. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Individual Stories
There are currently 26 Podcasts in this directory
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1 Million Teachers with Hakeem Subair. Air Date: June 13, 2022.
Hakeem is the co-founder and CEO of 1 Million Teachers, the international programming partner for the development of trained and empowered teachers. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Creative Minister Bill Booth. Air Date: March 18, 2021
Bill is the minister at Trinity Memorial United Church in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Dave Harder, Community Developer and Spiritual Entrepreneur. Air Date: April 10, 2020
Dave, co-founder of the Parish Collective Canada, talks about his life and career as a social and spiritual entrepreneur. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify
Disciples of Christ’s New Church Ministry with Pastor Terrell McTyer. Air Date: April 10, 2021
Terrell is Minister of New Church Strategies for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He has also worked in music, marketing, entrepreneurship, project management and more in both the corporate and non-profit sectors. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Emilie Levenue, social entrepreneur. Air Date: August 12, 2020
Emilie is a college graduate, a volunteer, an aspiring politician, and a entrepreneur with a passion for equity, education and the environment. She’s also just 23 years old. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Faith and Sparkle's World with Faith and Delissa Abraham. Air Date: March 11, 2023
Faith is the five-year-old author of three books that include her Sparkles, her dog. She is anxious to write more! Delissa, her mother, is a veteran (Army and Navy) that helps Faith with presentations and publishing. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts
Fossores Chapter House with Dr. David MacDonald. Air Date: Sept 27, 2021
David McDonald began Fossores Chapter House to provide a space for pastors, leaders, and innovators from all over the world come not only for solace and development, but also to incubate the future of the church. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Gordon Cressy, Social Innovator. Air Date: May 1, 2020
Gordon Cressy is a former member of Toronto city council, VP of multiple Canadian universities and colleges, former President of the Toronto chapter of the United Way, and Peter’s cousin. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Grief into Growth with Robin Macdonald. Air Date: August 10, 2021
Robin started Grief into Growth after her experiences in Indigenous communities to create spaces for people to connect with wisdom and make the journey from challenge to transformation. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Heart Comonos with Hardy Steinke and Nicole Bonder. Air Date: November 5, 2021
Hardy is the Executive Director and Nicole the Project Manager of Heart Comonos, which create projects and activities to support personal and community wellness in Cooksville-Mississauga and the surrounding area, with the support of community partnerships. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Heart Forge with Vern Hyndman. Air Date: September 3, 2021.
Vern is the founder of HeartForge, a non-profit that invites people to explore a deeper, more connected life and gives them tools to live well. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Life School House with Jennifer De Coste. Air Date: March 29, 2022
Jennifer is the founder of Life School House, a model of folk school where facilitators from the community bring their knowledge and expertise and exchange it for bartered goods brought by the participants. Life School House has hosts operating workshops in Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and the US. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Lifted by Purpose with Arifah Yusuf. Air Date: October 16, 2021
Arifah is the founder and Executive Director of Lifted by Purpose, a trauma-informed creative enterprise with a focus on mental health and wellness. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Manor Road United Church with Rev John Joseph Mastandrea. Air Date: Feb 17, 2022
John Joseph has served as minister in several Anglican and United pastoral charges. He is now the minister at Manor Road United Church in Toronto, Ontario, helping the community of faith to build community both in person and online. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Marc Gordon, Relationship Catalyst. Air Date: February 9, 2021
Marc is a speaker, consultant, and customer experience expert. He also gives back to community. Check out his website for lots of examples and information. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Maryam Mohinddin Ahmed, Social Innovator. Air Date - April 15, 2022.
Maryam is a lawyer, entrepreneur, social innovator, consultant, writer, and PhD. student at University of Waterloo - a changemaker creating more changemakers! See some of Maryam's consulting work at Social Innovation Lab. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Mittler Senior Tech with Jordan Mittler. Air Date: Dec 27, 2021
Jordan is a high school senior and the founder of Mittler Senior Tech, which teachers seniors how to use technology to communicate with loved ones and to enhance their lives. Jordan was honoured as a Young Wonder at this year's CNN Heroes broadcast. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Musician, Teacher and Social Entrepreneur Tom Auger. Air Date: March 24, 2021
Tom is an experienced entrepreneur, technology guru, musician and social innovator. Learn more about him at him website: Tom Auger. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Pres House, RootedGood, and Elsdon Strategic Counseling with Mark Elsdon. Air Date: April 6, 2021
Mark is an author, business owner, minister, and social innovator with ties to many communities! Check out his work at his personal website. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Propel with Kathryn Lockhart. Air Date: March 15, 2022
Kathryn Lockhart is the CEO of Propel, a virtual tech accelerator for startups in Atlantic Canada. She has a strong academic and leadership background. Listen on the podcast webpage, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Puppetmongers Theatre with Ann and David Powell. Air Date: December 22, 2022
Ann and David are a brother-and-sister team born in England, now living and working in Canada, who uses the Puppetmongers Theatre company to explore and advance the theatrical possibilities of puppetry, contributing to a humanist, supportive and accepting society while doing so. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Sam: An Immigrant's Story. Air Date; September 12, 2020
Sam came to Canada and became a very successful entrepreneur: He started 3 businesses and sold 2, does financial services training, and co-wrote a book with royalties going to the Sick Children’s Hospital. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Teaching and Advocacy with Margaret Calver. Air Date: May 7, 2022
A retired teacher, Margaret now does advocacy work for individuals in Ontario's long-term care system re: issues like contracts, relationships with pharmacies, staffing issues, and funding accountability. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
The Castleton Murders, with Sharon Cook and Margaret Carson. Air Date: June 18, 2022
Sharon and Margaret's book The Castleton Murders is non-fiction account of a femicide that took place on May 2, 1963. Robert Killins, the perpetrator, was a former United Church minister. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
The Neighbourhood Group Community Services with Bill Sinclair. Air Date: July 26th, 2021
Bill is the President and CEO of The Neighbourhood Group Community Services, a fusion of 3 support organizations that provides services to help some of Toronto's most vulnerable citizens to live independently and with dignity. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Timetrac with Barrie Morgan. Air Date: October 26, 2021
Barrie Morgan has a banker, professor, and course designer, and designed the Timetrac time reporting system for people who bill by the hour. He also spends time giving back to community. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Initiatives for Youth
There are currently 18 Podcasts in this directory
Dare to Care with Lisa Dixon-Wells. Air Date: September 4, 2020
Dare to Care, regarded as the most comprehensive and practical bully prevention program in Canada, helps schools, community groups and workplaces to create and maintain a caring community. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Beneficent Learning Access with Omolade Williams. Air Date: May 13, 2021
Omolade founded and Beneficent Learning Access, a social enterprise that engages underrepresented, marginalized Black and ethnic youth and young adults with employment and professional development opportunities in Windsor Essex’s tech sector. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Bridge Youth Centre with Krista Rempel. Air Date: June 10, 2022.
Krista is the Executive Director of the Bridge Youth Resource Centre, a safe, welcoming space where youth ages 14-24 in the Leamington, Ontario area can get help with housing, jobs, addiction, education and more. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Choices for Youth and Impact Construction with Brian Hanley. Air Date: November 12, 2020
Choices for Youth and Impact Construction are social enterprises helping youth learn and apply construction and other life skills. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency with Cynthia Bell. Air Date: January 19, 2023
Cynthia is the co-founder and Executive Director of Eshkiniigjik Naandwechigegamig Aabiish Gaa Binjibaaying (ENAGB) Indigenous Youth Agency, which provides cultural, employment, life skills, holistic wellness and recreational opportunities to Indigenous youth ages 12-29. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Focal Points Family Resource Centre with Jules Kelly. Air Date: January 11, 2022
Jules is the Executive Director of Focal Points Family Resource Centre, a non-profit organization committed to serving low-income families in the greater northeast Denver area. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Global Bound Education with Tanish Gupta and Caleb Lo. Air Date: March 13, 2022
Tanish and Caleb are the co-founders and co-Chief Executive Officers of Global Bound Education, which is a youth-led, non-profit organization that is passionate about spreading knowledge and education worldwide. Tanish and Caleb are high school students with big dreams! Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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iLead Youth with Cheraldean McDonald. Air Date: October 5, 2020
iLead Youth is a social enterprise, founded by Cheraldean, that helps to youth to learn leadership skills and to lead by example. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
Impact the Future with Praja Tickoo. Air Date: August 5, 2021
Praja is the founder of Impact the Future, which teaches youth how to apply design thinking to solve problems. Praja is a junior in high school. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Jacob's Wall with Steve Borisenko. Air Date: July 15, 2021.
Steve talks about the death of his son due to accidental drug overdose, and how he's using what he learned from that experience to help other teens and their families. Find out about Steve's work at Jacob's Wall. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, and Spotify.
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Sketch with Paulina O'Keefe. Air Date: May 3, 2022
Paulina is the Executive Director of Sketch, an arts organization where young people are celebrated and engaged as culture makers, perception changers and collaborators in building creative communities. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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The Hub Community Network with Adam Cresswell. Air Date: March 4, 2022
Adam has helped develop a network that connects young people with the liberating love of Christ and empowers them to build a more just and inclusive world, doing community events, worship, podcasts and home churches for teens and 20-somethings. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
The Long-Distance Grandparent, with Dr. Kerry Byrne. Air Date: Feb 3, 2022.
Dr. Kerry Byrne created The Long-Distance Grandparent to provide guidance to grandparents on how to stay close and connected with grandchildren who live far away. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Uganda Shoe Trees with David Wahlstedt. Air Date: September 13, 2021
David is the pastor of The Table in Lewisville, Texas, and the Founding Director of Uganda Shoe Trees, which supports entrepreneurial educators in rural areas by providing high-quality, hand-made school shoes for needy students at its partner schools in Uganda. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network with Addie Lentzner. Air Date: August 6, 2021
Addie, a senior in high school, founded the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network, a group of high school students whose goal is to promote racial equity and justice in Vermont schools. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Winnipeg Boldness Project with Diane Roussin. Air Date: October 14, 2021
Diane is Project Director of the Winnipeg Boldness Project, which develops and tests community-driven solutions better opportunities for children and families in the north Point Douglas neighbourhood of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Youth Justice Network with Christine Pahigian. Air Date: Feb 23 2023
Christine is the Executive Director of Youth Justice Network in New York State, which is committed to breaking cycles of incarceration and building an equitable justice system by providing young people with what they need to to grow, thrive, and lead. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Youth Speak with Una Wright. Air Date, February 2 2023
Una is the Executive Director of Youth Speak, promoting youth mental health and well-being to increase the resiliency of youth facing challenges while healing from her own personal challenges. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Innovative Organizations
There are currently 35 Podcasts in this directory
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55+ Programs at Humber Valley United Church with Anne Pietropaulo. Air Date: January 12, 2022.
Anne runs free programming at the Humber Valley United Church (virtual since the beginning of the pandemic) to help keep seniors active and to reduce isolation. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Afro Women and Youth Foundation with Adebola Adefioye. Air Date: April 23, 2021
Adebola started AWYF to help vulnerable girls, women and youths of African origin develop healthy self esteem and live a productive life as emerging role models for future generations. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Age Big with Nancy Angus. Air Date: November 17, 2020
Nancy created Age Big based on her professional experience with seniors and her personal experience with her mother. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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BoostEDU with Kenneth Gunn. Air Date: June 8, 2022
Kenneth is the Founder and Director of Operations of BoostEDU, an educational support company designed to decrease stress on New Brunswick teachers, students, and families. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Construct with Rudi Genovese. Air Date: March 14, 2022.
Rudi is Director of Social Innovation at Construct, a Blue Door Enterprise. Construct provides in-class training, on-the-job work experience, and wraparound supports to help vulnerable individuals secure long-term, well-paying careers in the construction trades. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA) with Samya Hasan. Air Date: January 13, 2022
Samya is the Executive Director of The Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA), an umbrella organization that supports and advocates on behalf of existing as well as emerging South Asian agencies, groups, and communities in order to address their diverse and dynamic needs. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Digital School with Aruna Gali. Air Date: Sept 29, 2021
Aruna Gali is the Managing Partner of Digital School, which offers trainings in web designing, digital film making and e-publishing, and the Co-Founder of School Radio, which promotes the voice of children and youth. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
DiversiPro with Hamlin Grange. Air Date: May 10, 2021
Hamlin is an accomplished journalist and the President and co-founder of DiversiPro, which offers fresh thinking and new approaches to diversity and inclusion strategies and management. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
dk studios inc and OnePieceADay with Dmytriy Pereklita. Air Date: March 22, 2021
Dmytriy and his wife and business partner Karen Mak co-founded and run both the dk sudios inc architecture firm and OnePIeceADay, which promotes good environmental stewardship by encouraging people to pick up one piece of trash a day. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Downsizing Diva with Shirley Coughlin. Air Date: March 13, 2023
Shirley and her husband Terry operate Downsizing Divas Markham, a for-profit social enterprise that helps older adults to prepare for a move to a new home with care, compassion, communication and sometimes, comedy. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Ethos Giving with Emily Kane Miller. Air Date: March 21, 2023.
Emily is the Founder and CEO of Ethos Giving, a philanthropic services company committed to working with corporations, individuals, and foundations committed to maximizing their social impact. They\'ve developed Ethos Tracking to help them do this. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Family Civility Institute with Dr. Rebecca Harper. Air Date: February 1, 2021
Dr. Harper came from Jamaica to Canada after a career in various fields and now runs her own social enterprise. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Grassmarket with Catherine Jones. Air Date: June 2, 2021
Catherine is the Social Enterprise Director of Grassmarket Community Project, which uses social enterprise, mentoring, education, and support to create community and opportunity for people dealing with complex issues. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Grey Swan Guild with Sean Moffitt. Air Date: Jan 31, 2022
Sean Moffitt is a serial entrepreneur and Board Member at Grey Swan Guild, which is a global network of more than 3000 members in over 75 countries with a common desire to "make sense of the world's biggest challenges." Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Guides with Scott Annan. Air Date: October 6, 2021
Scott Annan started Guides to support individuals and organizations as they explore their purpose and shape their future through shared spaces and evolving guidance. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Herowork with Paul Latour. Air Date: July 2, 2020
Herowork does Radical Renovations on buildings and spaces that house charities, with the generosity, expertise and volunteer time of Victoria, BC residents. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Home for Heroes Foundation with Dave Howard. Air Date: Dec 17, 2022
Dave is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Homes for Heroes, which was developed in response to the growing number of military Veterans who are facing crisis as they return to civilian life and find themselves on the path to homelessness. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Letters Against Isolation with Saffron and Sheyra Patel Air Date: July 5, 2021
Saffron and Shreya Patel started and operate Letters Against Isolation, an organization of volunteers that writes letters to seniors in several countries. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Not Just Tourists with Avi D'Souza. Air Date - April 14, 2022
Avi founded the Toronto chapter of Not Just Tourists and is its Program Director. Not Just Tourists volunteers pack donated medical supplies from hospitals, clinics, medical suppliers and individuals into suitcases for travelers to take to countries that need them. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Of Color, Inc. with Renita White. Air Date: March 11, 2022
Renita is the Founder and Executive Director of Of Color, Inc, a Chicago-based, minority- and female-owned and incorporated 501c3 (not for profit) founded on the belief that people “Of All Colors” can grow economically and together while contributing to the larger society if they are exposed to the positive resources that their communities and that same larger society has to offer them. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Operation Grow with Haily MacDonald. Air Date: August 18, 2021
Haily helped design Operation Grow, an innovative, intersectional, accessible, and evidence-based social enterprise that addresses needs identified by women in the North Simcoe, Ontario area who have experienced violence. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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QCare Health with Shilan (Shelly) Sedighi. Air Date: January 16, 2022
Shelly is the founder of QCare Health, a group of Canadian companies working for and collaborating with a network of researchers, physicians and pharmaceutical companies. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Real Ideas with Lindsey Hall. Air Date: November 10, 2021
Lindsey is the Chief Executive of Real Ideas, a UK-based company that is passionate about finding solutions to social problems, creating and supporting real and lasting change for individuals, communities and organizations. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Rotary Radio UK with Steve Wood. Air Date: March 8, 2022
Steve Wood is the CEO of Rotary Radio UK, an online radio station broadcasting 24 hours a day from its station in Kent. Its goal is to entertain, spread the news of Rotary successes, raise the Rotary profile and encourage potential members to join the cause of 'Service Above Self'. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Servo Annex with Sulemann Ahmed. Air Date: August 18, 2021
Sulemann is Co-Founder of Servo Annex, where he and his wife Khadija Cajee provide hands-on coaching to senior executives on how to use all digital platforms, social media and mobile tools. They are also involved with Companion Champions, No-Fly List Kids, and other initiatives that give back to community. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Shared Stories with Sheri Burke. Air Date: July 13, 2022.
Sheri is the co-lead at Shared Stories, which reduces senior loneliness and isolation by offering skills-based writing workshops that allow them to connect with their personal stories and each other in meaningful ways. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Snow Peak Cold Brew with Penny Cardelli. Air Date: Mar 9, 2022
Penny is the co-founder and owner of Snow Peak Cold Brew, producing and selling cold brew coffee and tea products with her brothers in the Windsor area while she finishes her math degree. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church with Rev Lynne Donovan. Air Date: August 18, 2021
Rev Lynne Donovan is the minister at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Picton, Ontario, which has a unique approach to ministry and church programs. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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The Canvas Cafe with Ruth Rogers. Air Date: November 29, 2021
Ruth is the founder of the Canvas, a vegan cafe, creative venue, and community hub that unites people with space and support to solve local problems and make life better for everyone in the community. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
The Client Catchers and Study Space with Darnel Francois. Air Date: July 7, 2021
Darnel is a business designer with The Client Catchers, a company that helps other companies to create a long-term creative brand experience and meaningful solutions for clients/users. He is also on the team developing Study Space. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
The Compass with Michael Giguere. Air Date: March 8, 2022
Michael is the Chair of The Compass, which offers people a safe space, immediate assistance with food, and practical and spiritual support to the challenges that often come along with a low income. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
To Thrive Together Sustainable Living with Jill Simpson. Air Date: July 6, 2022.
Jill is the President and Community Designer of To Thrive Together Sustainable Living, a not-for-profit organization that creates model zero-carbon multigenerational, communities to foster social and environmental responsibility. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Trails Youth Initiatives with Melissa Woodward. Air Date: November 10, 2021
Melissa is President at Trails Youth Initiatives, which helps youth to cultivate resilience, leadership, connections and compassion through challenging journeys of self-discovery in the natural world. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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United Church Supports Social Innovation. Air Date: February 21, 2020
EDGE Ministry’s Rob Dalgleish and Joshua Fernandes discuss United Church support for social innovation and how they’re making it happen. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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YZED Projects with Wendy Morrison. Air Date: March 26, 2021
Wendy is the founder and CEO of YZED Projects, a social enterprise that helps impact organizations in the Yukon to do their work as effectively as possible. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Matching Suppliers to Those in Need
There are currently 3 Podcasts in this directory
Geenees with Libi Berenson. Air Date: December 8, 2020
Libi, CEO of the Geenees gifting platform for donors, non-profits and families, talks about her travels from Russia to Israel and then Canada. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Shanta Sundarason, Social Innovator. Air Date: May 7, 2020
Shanta talks about how The Giving Tree gives young leaders the resources to dive into service learning through the causes that spark their interest. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Stone Soup Network with Rev Alexa Gilmour. Air Date: June 25, 2020
The Stone Soup Network, founded by Alexa, pairs people in need with people who can help them. Alexa is a Social Innovation Challenge winner! Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Products and Services
There are currently 27 Podcasts in this directory
Firefly Junction with Sandra Stewart. Air Date: January 16, 2021
Sandra provides public relations and marketing services to small, medium and large businesses, including developing corporate social responsibility strategy for non-profits, profits and charities. Visit Firefly Junction for more details. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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About Space Designs with Manina Murphy. Air Date: Air Date: October 10, 2020
About Space Designs is a social enterprise, founded by Manina, that uses evidence-based design in residential and commercial situations. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Augusta Training Workshop with Audrey Murrell. Air Date: December 18, 2022
Audrey is Executive Director of the the Augusta Training Shop in Augusta, Georgia, which hires people with a variety of disabilities to make and repair furniture and related items. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple podcasts.
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Cipkar Development, with Sarah Cipkar. Air Date: July 26, 2022
Sarah is a small-scale developer specializing in Tiny Homes and Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) with her company, Cipkar Development. She is also a PhD student, entrepreneur, school board member, and mother. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Data Gives Back with Joe Lyons-Rising. Air Date: July 12, 2022
Joe is the Founder and Chief Empathy Officer with Data Gives Back, a social enterprise that provides insights support and analytics consulting while donating 25% of its gross revenue to the Seasons Centre for Grieving Children. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Emerge Virtual Care with Paulo Meneghel. Air Date: May 4, 2021
Paulo developed Emerge Virtual Care, a platform for patients to seek medical care and for doctors to provide better care to patients. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Evolve Business Advisory with Tom Greenwood. Air Date: January 15, 2022
Tom is the founder, President and CEO of Evolve Business Advisory, a global, hands-on business advisory that works alongside companies to help increase their revenue, expand their business, and set them up for success. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Gift’d by Natasha with Natasha Morris. Air Date: January 31, 2021
Gift’d by Natasha is a social enterprise that provides gift bags and swag for personal and corporate events. Find out more on the company’s Instagram account. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Human Endeavour with Noor Din. Air Date: Sept 28, 2022
Noor Din is the founder of Human Endeavour, which enables and empowers human development by supporting services in health, education, entrepreneurship, employment, and training, ensuring everyone can choose to participate without any hindrance in all aspects of society. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Ignite Management with Tom Watson. Air Date: January 26, 2022
Tom is the founder and President of Ignite Management, which helps businesses do strategic planning and builds and delivers customized leadership programs for individuals, teams, and organizations. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Inspiring Communities with Louise Adongo. Air Date: April 22, 2022.
Louise is the Executive Director of Inspiring Communities, an organization that is strengthening collaborative change efforts in Atlantic Canada. Louise's daughter also participated in this interview! Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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İstasyonTEDÜ with Sinem Gökçe. Air Date: Oct 1, 2021
Sinem Gökçe, the Projects Coordinator of İstasyonTEDÜ in Ankara, Turkey, is a writer, consultant, social innovator, and project manager expert. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Just Like Family with Kenny and Karen. Air Date: Oct 14, 2022
Kenny and Karen are franchise owners of Just Like Family Home Care, a Canadian-owned company with a vision to be an extended family caring for seniors across Canada. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Larch Wood Canada with Liam O'Rourke. Air Date: November 5, 2021
Liam is a social entrepreneur and the General Manager of Larch Wood Canada, a small company specializing in handmade wooden end-grain kitchen cutting boards, countertops, flooring, and more. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Lucky Iron Fish with Dr. Gavin Armstrong. Air Date - March 31, 2022.
Gavin Armstrong is the CEO of Lucky Iron Fish, a social enterprise that's tackling the worldwide health issue of iron deficiency in a simple, effective, and unique way. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Mama's Creation Foods with Rebecca Bakare. Air Date: April 27, 2022.
Rebecca is the founder of Mama's Creation Foods, a non-profit social enterprise that inspires people to include nutrient-rich African botanicals in their lifestyle while giving visibility to African women producers and enabling their financial independence. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Mennonite Centre Committee - Thrift Stores (Ontario), with Karla Richards. Air Date: January 13, 2023.
Karla works for Mennonite Centre Committee Canada in Ontario, Canada, using her technology and business skills to manage 10 thrift stores - a revenue stream very much dependent on volunteers, donors, and community partnerships. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Next Vista with Rushton Hurley. Air Date: December 1, 2021
Rushton is the founder of Next Vista For Learning, which provides a library of free educational videos made by and for teachers and students everywhere. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Pocketed with Aria Hahn. Air Date: June 30, 2022
Aria is the co-founder of Pocketed, a business that makes government funding more accessible to every business owner. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Roto-Static with Jeff Morris. Air Date: Dec 7, 2021
Jeff Morris owns several franchises of Roto-Static, a carpet and upholstery cleaning company that sponsors minor sports teams and the Senior Citizens Olympics in Ballantrae, and also does work with Yellow Brick House. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Rumie-Learn with Tariq Fancy. Air Date: October 19, 2021
Tariq is the founder and CEO of Rumie-Learn, which is a digital collection of short learning experiences (called Bytes) that focus on building transferable career and life skills. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Steve Chappelle Communications with Steve Chappelle. Air Date: Jan 20, 2022
Steve teaches people about social media usage and its connection to privacy, safety, reputation and finances. Visit his website to find out more about him. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Urbane Cyclist Worker Co-op with Reba Plummer. Air Date: April 20, 2021
Reba has worked at Urbane Cyclist, which sells and services bikes for cyclists in the Toronto area, for 20 years. As an employee of the Co-op, she is also an owner! Listen on the podcast website, Google podcast, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Volta with Martha Casey. Air Date: April 1, 2022
Martha is the CEO of Volta, a non-profit in Atlantic Canada created by founders for founders, to help startups navigate the common barriers technology-enabled companies often experience by providing resources and training opportunities. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Volunteer Success with Aleksandra Vasic. Air Date: Dec 1, 2022
Aleksandra is the Director of Volunteerism at Volunteer Success, a one-stop online platform on which volunteers and organizations can connect and learn from each other. Contact Alexsandra at aleksandra@volunteersuccess.com or through her LinkedIn profile. Listen on the podcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple podcasts.
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We-Watch with Colin Rees and Daniel Rizzi. Air Date: May 20, 2022
Colin and Justin created and run We-Watch Corporation, which provides a solution that lets people respond to any type of incident which requires some type of substantiation, recourse, or justice. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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Yellowtree Grant Services with Dr. Laura Bonnett. Air Date: March 29, 2023
Dr. Laura is the founder and CEO of Yelllowtree Grant Services, which has work with international, national, provincial and front-line organizations across Canada to find and successfully apply for funding opportunities. Listen on the popdcast website, Google podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts
Has your organization considered giving back to community by developing and implementing a social innovation innovation? Here are some ideas that others have tried and had success with!
Social Enterprise Talk
There are currently 6 Podcasts in this directory
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Community Innovation Hub with Carla Langhorst and Colleen Lowrie. Air Date: November 16, 2019
Interview with Carla Langhorst and Colleen Lowrie, igniters of the Community Innovation Hub. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
Corporate Social Responsibility. Air Date: November 16, 2019
A discussion of how businesses of all sizes, as well as non profits and charities, can give back to the community through small or large actions, programs, or support. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.
COVID-19 Positivity: Acts of Kindness. Air Date: April 4, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the world in so many ways…including giving rise to positivity and acts of kindness! Also, pandemic activities and scheduling tips. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
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Key Social Innovation Terms. Airdate: November 15, 2019
A discussion of important terms like social innovation, social enterprise and corporate social responsibility, with examples. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
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Neighbourliness and Giving Back. Air Date: November 16, 2019
Many people do not interact with or even know their neighbours. Simple acts of giving back help to connect people and create stronger communities. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
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Podcast Introduction. Airdate: November 14, 2019
Host Peter Miller introduces the podcast and talks about the origins of its name. Listen on the podcast website, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
Has the Giveback Podcast made you think wonder how you or your your organization can make your community a better place by giving back and working to connect people? Here are even more ideas that have been successful for others!
Submit your ideas using the link at the bottom of the chart!
Innovative Ideas
There are currently 149 Ideas for your community of faith in this directory
All Candidates' Meetings
Gather politicians to present their platforms and answer questions. Can be held inside, outside or online. Evangelical Fellowship of Canada Election Engagement Kit 2021
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubAmateur Show
Talent, theatre, music, etc. Can be delivered inside, outside or online. Read about the Clitheroe Parish Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (England)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubArt & Writing Workshop: An Exploration of Spirituality
Class could be conducted inside of community of faith building, in the community, or online. Read about the Abby SPA at Trinity Memorial United Church, which has conducted this workshop in the past. (British Columbia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubArt Auction
Community activity involving many organizations to benefit a cause or multiple causes. Read about the Church of the Ascension, which did an art auction fundraiser for a Syrian family. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubArt Classes
Inside, outside or online events. Victory Church and the Victory School for Creative Arts offers different forms of art instruction.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubArt Hub
An Art Hub is an area within a community of faith that supports artists and individuals who want to learn art techniques through workshops/webinars. Read about Park Church Stirling, which has, in the past, offered a Bible Art Group through its Art Hub (Scotland)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubAstronomy/Star-Gazing
Night-time access to outdoor property or permission to access someone else's property. The Church of the Good Shepherd offers guided night sky tours on its property (New Zealand).
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubBalloon recognition of __________________
Use balloons to recognize a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or other special. event. Learn more: Minister gives farewell sermon to church of balloon faces - Cherry Glade Mennonite Church
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubBand & Singing
Indoor, outdoor or online. Read about Coffee House Live! at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (Texas)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubBaseball
Play outdoors on your property or someone else's (with permission.) Read about Rock Church Baseball Ministries. (California)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubBeading Workshops
Create beaded jewelry - inside, outside or online events. Read about the Beading for Haiti workshop at Peace Lutheran Church. (Virginia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubBecoming an Everyday Mystic Workshop
Can be offered inside, outside, or online. Read about the Abby SPA at Trinity Memorial United, which has offered this workshop in the past (British Columbia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubBible scavenger hunt
Design a scavenger hunt for children/families to run outside during events.. Read about First Lutheran Church's 2019 Eastern Scavenger (Maryland).
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubBird Watching Group
Create a group that lets people view and learn about birds in their natural habitats, explore their community, meet new people, and have fun. Great idea for church groups! Read about Birding Pal Ontario.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubBocce
Play outside on your property or someone else's (with permission.) Read about the Holy Family Bocce Club. (Tennessee)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubBook Club
Create a group for people interested in reading and discussing books, either in-person or online. Read about the St Michaels Anglican Church Book Club. (Newfoundland)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubBridge Tournament
Set up bridge tournaments, inside and outside or online, to fundraise or just for fun. Read about St. Stephen Anglican Church of Canada's 2017 Bridge Tournament Fundraiser. (British Columbia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCafé
Inside or outside...or even both! Read about the Trinity Square Café, which helps adults living with mental health conditions develop interpersonal and employability skills.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCar care clinic
Get volunteers from community organizations to run care clinics (repairs, cleaning) or to teach basic car care skills. Read about Tulsa's Car Care Clinic Ministry. (Oklahoma)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubChair Dancing
Start in-person or online chair dancing classes for people with limited opportunities to exercise and or/socialize with others. Read about Humber Valley United Church, which offers Zoom dance classes. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubChoir
Choirs are a wonderful addition to communities, both for the participants and the people listening, and can perform inside, outside and online. Read about Lawrence Park Community Church's choir and music groups. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubChristmas Bazaar, Silent Auction & Raffle
Consider a package of options to raise funds for maintenance and repairs. Read about Church of Holy Trinity Guildwood's Virtual Christmas Bazaar. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubChristmas Event
Run an outdoors Christmas event on your property or someone else's (with permission.) Read about Mapleview Mennonite Church's Outdoor Christmas Eve Service. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubChristmas Fair
Hold a Christmas Fair for your community outdoors on your property or someone else's (with permission.) Read about the the First Presbyterian Church's Tartan Fair. (New York)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCommunity Gardens
Set up a small team and identify a location to seed and grow a garden that provides supplies for food banks and people in need. Read about the Parish Community Garden at Blessed Frédéric Ozanam Roman Catholic Church. (Ontario.)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCommunity Partnering/Collaboration
Reach out to communities of faith, academic institutions, government, businesses, charities, non-profits, and social innovators to develop and implement projects that strengthen communities. Read more about the United Church of Canada's People in Partnership Project. (Canada)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCommunity Theatre
Community theatre brings joy to those create it and those who view it. It can be performed inside or outside, and viewed online. Read about the St. Jean's Players Community Theater Group. (New York)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCommunity Walkabout
Lead walks to create opportunities for exercise and socialization. Read about Dubbo Anglican Church's Walkabout Ministries and the different events it offers. (Australia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCommunity Yard Sale
Organize a yard sale as community event or a fundraiser. Read about the Jubilee Community Church Annual Community Yard Sale, which gives community members the opportunity to sell their stuff and have a great day together. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCooking Lessons
lConduct cooking lessons in-person or online for interested groups. Target groups could include seniors, singles, students, and people interested in learning particular styles of cooking (low-fat, vegan, etc.) Read about Fellowship Chicago's Cooking with the Ship program. (Illinois)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCreating an Inclusive Community
Conduct a Community Round Table to discuss how to make your community more inclusive. Be sure that people representing marginalized groups are in attendance. Read the United Church of Canada's position on Disability and Inclusion. (Canada)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCreative Journalling
Start a creative journaling group or teach about creative journaling in-person online. Read the Presbyterian Church of Canada's resource page on Creative Bible Journaling. (Canada)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCroquet
Start a croquet league for fun, exercise, and socialization opportunities. Learn more about the game at Croquet Canada. (Canada)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCultural Exchange
Find ways to extend hospitality to newcomers who may be feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of adjusting to life in a new country. Read about Hope Community Church's International Cultural Exchange. (Pennsylvania)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubCurrent events discussion
Create a group, online or in-person, for community members who would like a place to discuss how current events affect their lives. Read about Avondale United Methodist Church's Current Events Discussion Group. (Alabama)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubDance
Moving your body or watching other bodies moving, can be extremely powerful. Read about Anointed Praise Dance Ministry. (Washington)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubEaster Event
Hold a fun Easter event, indoors or outdoors, for community members. Read about the Life Connection Church's Easter Egg hunt. (Arizona)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubEnd Plastic Waste
Give presentations to organizations on how they can reduce plastic waste. Give examples, guides, and ideas.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubEnglish as a Second Language Teaching & Tutoring
Provide ESL classes and tutoring to interested community members. Read about All Souls Church Unitarian's ESL Learning Program.
Submitted by: Giveback PodcastEnneagram Workshop
Run workshops, in-person on online, on the enneagram and how individuals can determine their personal enneagram. Read about Center Grove Church's Enneagram Workshop. (Indianapolis)
Submitted by: Enneagram workshop - Center Grove ChurchExercise System
Offer your property or someone else's (with permission) for exercise opportunities, or run fitness classes in-person or online. Read about Fitness Classes offered by The Peoples Church Toronto. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubExploring the Spiritual Wisdom of Thomas Merton
Start a discussion group, online or in-person, dedicated to reading and discussing the work of Thomas Merton. Learn about Thomas Merton and his writing.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubExtreme Weather Shelter
Build an extreme weather shelter for community members on your property or someone else's (with permission)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFaith Sharing Services, Programs, and Events
Create opportunities for people share life and faith, value one another, connect with the your community of faith's story, and reach out in service. Read about the Basilica of Saint Mary's Faith Sharing Groups.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFall Fair
Hold a Fall Fair on your property or someone else's (with permission.) Read about The People's Church Fair Trade Market. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFamily Day Events
Plan and implement a day of fun activities for families in the community. Read about King Street Community Church's Family Day Party.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFarmers' Market
Hold a weekly event (indoor, outdoor or both) where local farmers can sell their product. Read about the Annette Village Market at Runnymede Presbyterian Church.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFashion show
Hold a fashion show for awareness, fun, or as a fundraiser indoors or outdoors, and stream it online. Read about Kamloops United Church's Indigenous Resurgence Fashion Show. (British Columbia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFirst Responders' Celebration
Organize an event, inside and/or outside and streamed online, that honours First Responders for the contribution they make to society. Read about First Call Church. (Florida)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFishing Club
Use fishing and fishing tournaments to reach out to community members and provide opportunities for them to learn, socialize, and have fun in nature. Read about the Cowboy Church Bass Club. (Texas)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFloor Hockey
Organize an indoor floor hockey league for youth. Read about the Eastern Hills Church's Organized Ball Hockey League for Youth. (New York)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFood Box
Gather food, package it into boxes, and deliver them to community members who need them. Read about Foodshare's Good Food Box program.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFood Sharing
Designate a space and time where community members can bring food to be shared with community members who need it. Read about the Picton United Church County Foodbank. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFood Table
Provide produce boxes and fresh bread to low-income families. Read about St. Phillip's Lutheran Church's Neighbourhood Table. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFood Truck Ministry
Increase awareness of your organization and give people in your community a place to gather by letting food trucks gather periodically on your property and making it a community event. Read about Visitation Church Monthly Food Truck Event. (California)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubFootball
Provide opportunities for community football play on your property or someone else's (with permission.) Read about B.A.S.I.C. Ministry Oakland Church's Oakland JR Raiders program for youth football and outreach.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubForest Meditation
Lead walks in the forest to provide interested community members with opportunities for time in nature, exercise and socialization. Read about Kingston Road United Church's Community Forest Bathing Walks.
Submitted by: Community Forest Bathing Walks - Kingston Road United ChurchFree Haircuts
Partner with community organizations to provide free or low-cost haircuts to people who can't afford them. Read about how New Mount Zion Baptist Church gave kids free haircuts for back-to-school. (Kansas)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubGame - Charades
Host a community game of charades. Could be general or for a specific age group, done indoors, outdoors or online. View Meetinghouse Church's Backwards Charades for Youth
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubGame Show
Play a community version of a game show like "What's My Line?" or "Jeopardy!" inside, outside or online. Read about Living Stones Church's Truth Wars Game Show. (Alberta)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubGames for Family and Children
Organize fun days of games for community families with children. Read about Bay Park Baptist Church's Family Fun Day. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubGarage Library Teacher Support Program
Lend donated books to community children who have limited access to a library, to help further their education and support the work of educators in your area.. Read about the teacher who built a community library in her garage. (Texas)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubGentle Yoga
Offer yoga classes to community members in person or online. Read about The Bridge Church's Gentle Yoga classes. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubGrocery and Medication Delivery
Start a service where volunteers do grocery and medication delivery for those who face challenges to getting out and shopping on their own. Read about the Emergency Relief Society of Vancouver. (British Columbia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubGuided Meditation
Offer instructional guided meditation workshops or opportunities for guided meditation, in person or via Zoom, to interested community members. Read about the Guided Meditation opportunities at St. Paul United Methodist Church. (Kentucky)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubHalloween Event
Offer a fun, family-focused alternative to trick-or-treating for community members - inside, outside, or both! Read about the Halloween event that Spring Garden Church hosted during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubHealth Hackathon
Rally community changemakers to develop solutions to problems facing the healthcare system at all levels. Read about the 8-Day Online Hackathon to Solve Global Church Challenges in the Midst of COVID-19. (Global)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubHuman Tic Tac Toe
Players are the pieces on a life-size tic tac toe board. Great game for children and youth, indoors or outdoors! Click here to see a game in action.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubHuman Trafficking Victim Support
Start a program to provide support to victims of human trafficking. Read about All Saints Church Community Centre's PROS program.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubIce/Figure Skating
Outside on a lake or pond on inside on a rink. Read about the Upper Canada Skating Club - good place to organize church groups for skating parties.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubIntro to Essential Oils Workshop
Offer instructional workshops to the community on using essential oils. Read about Brunswick Spiritual Lyceum Church's "Emotional Release Using Essential Oils" workshop.(Australia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubIntroduction to Attitudinal Healing
Attitudinal Healing is a cross-cultural method of healing that helps remove self-imposed blocks such as judgment, blame, shame and self-condemnation that are in the way of experiencing lasting love, peace, and happiness.. Attitudinal Healing International holds events and sends speakers to churches worldwide.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubKaraoke and Lip Syncing
Gather community members for an afternoon or evening of singing along to popular music, for fun or as a fundraiser. Can be done in-person or online. Read about Mars Hill Fellowship Church and Highrock Brookline Karoke Night (Massachusetts)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubKite Show
Organize an event where community members come fly kites, on your property or someone else's (with permission.) Livestream the kite flights for those who can't attend in person! Read about the annual kite-flying competition at Our Lady of the Smiles Parish! (Cambodia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubLegacy Project/Program
Put supports in place to assist individual or family efforts to interview and record stories of family, club, or congregation members. Read about St. Demetrios Greek and Orthodox Community of Hamilton's Legacy Project, spanning 7 decades. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubLetters to the Troops
Start a program that encourages community members to write letters to soldiers on deployment. Read about Soldiers' Angels.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubLgbtq Support
Develop and implement outreach programs to support community members who are marginalized because of their sexual preference. Read about The Reformation Project. (Texas)
Submitted by: The Reformation ProjectLibrary Services for Homeless People
Create meaningful library services for people experiencing homelessness. Read the American Library Association's Reducing Homelessness Through Library Engagement Toolkit.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubLine Dancing
Offer classes and opportunities for recreational dancing to help people get exercise and socialize with others. Can be done inside or outside, online or in person. Read about Cedar Park United Church's Line Dancing Classes. (Quebec)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubLocal History
Set up a historical exhibit to teach community members and visitors about historical events in your area. Read about the First Congregational Church of Detroit's Underground Railroad Living Museum.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubMaking decorations
Offer community members opportunities to make decorations for your organization or to take home for their personal use. Can be done in-person or online, inside or outside. Read about Cedar Ridge Church Decorating Ministry. (Montana)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubMaze or Labyrinth
Build a maze or labyrinth on your community of faith's property (or someone else's, with permission) for congregation and/or community use. Read about The Labyrinth at Knox United Church. (Alberta)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubMeditation and Mindfulness Classes and/or Drop-In Sessions
Offer instructional session in meditation and mindfulness, or space for meditation for community members. Could be done inside, outside, or online. Read about Beach United Church's Centre for Mindfulness Studies. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubMeditation for Kids
Offer a meditation program for children in your community. Could be done inside, outside, or online. Read about the Canadian Christian Meditation Community's Meditation with Children program. (Quebec)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubMental Health Support
Assess the need for mental health supports in your community, and then develop and implement a program to help fill the gaps that existing supports can't provide. Read about the Mental Health Matters program run by the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec. (Canada)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubMini-Olympics with Teams
Organize a community Mini-Olympics for fun or as a fundraiser. Can be done indoors or outdoors - livestream the games for those who want to attend and can't! Read the Canadian Olympic Team's Mini Olympic Games Resource and Tool Kit
Submitted by: Community Innovation Hub Mural
Recruit local artists to paint a mural that builds community, raises awareness of an issue (or both) or that serves some other purpose. Read about Secondfirst Church's Community Mural Project. (Illinois)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubMusic Hub
An area within a community of faith that supports artists and individuals wanting to learn various art techniques through workshops/webinars. Read about the Remix Project Music Hub (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubMusic Instrument Instruction
Have staff and congregation members donate their time and musical ability toward helping community members learn how to play musical instruments. Read about the Fall's Baptist Church Music School. (Wisconsin)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubNeigbourliness
Teach community members about the benefits of being neighbourly and how to integrate neighbourly behaviour into their lives. Read about Generations Church's Neighbourly Program. (Colorado)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubNewsletter/media articles
Start a newsletter of original or curated articles (online or paper-based) to keep clients, colleagues, and interested community members informed about organization news and developments in your organization's field of expertise. Visit the Christian Reformed Church's archive of e-newsletters.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubOld-fashioned Dress-up Family Event
Run this activity with music and costumes, inside, outside, or online. Read about how Fairhaven Baptist Church celebrated its 45th anniversary with an "Old Fashioned Sunday."
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubOpen House
Let the community know what you're doing by opening your building to them and giving guided tours. Provide food! Read about the Church on Mill's Newcomers Open House.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubOutside Movie
Take advantage of those gorgeous summer nights to show a movie for the community outside on your property (or someone else's, with permission) for fun or as a fundraiser. Be sure you secure the rights for a public viewing. Read about St. Peter's Church's Courtyard Movies. (Toronto)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubPaint Night
Gather the artists in your community for a night of guided painting for fun or as a fundraiser. Read about the Paint Nite and Fundraiser at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation Hub Pay It Forward
Start a congregation or community program that encourages people to, when someone is kind to them, "pay it forward" by performing an act of kindness for someone else. Read about the Mission Church's Pay It Forward program.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubPen Pal Notes/Letters/Drawings
Start a letter exchange program between young people and isolated community members. Read more about the First United Methodist Church's Special Pals program. (Colorado)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubPet Management/Adoption
Give community members an opportunity to learn new skills by looking after and caring for pets. Read about the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church's Pet Ministry. (Minnesota)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubPhotography Club
Provide instructional workshops for community members in how to use standalone or smartphone cameras, or host a photography club for people interested in discussing photography, taking photos, and improving their skills with others. Read about the Northumberland Photography Club. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubPickleball
Start a pickleball league on your property or someone else's (with permission.) Read about Glencairn Church's drop-in pickleball program.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubPing Pong
Organize a community ping pong tournament for fun or fundraising. Hold it indoors or outdoors and stream it online for those that want to attend but can't. Read about Christ Episcopal Church's Garage Ping Pong Tournament (Virginia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubPodcast Training
Offer interested community members instruction in how to develop and produce their own podcast. Check out the How to Start a Podcast course.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubPop-up Sale
Use pop-up booths selling food, crafts, or other items to draw awareness to your organization at community events and to fundraise. Read about Linden Church's East African Pop-up Restaurant.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubPottery Club
Run instruction or drop-in nights for community members interested in learning new pottery skills and improving on their existing ones. Read about the Taradale Pottery Club (New Zealand).
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubPuppet Shows
Create puppet shows for fun and/or to minister to community members that need encouragement. Check out these resources for puppet ministry.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubPysanky: Art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs
Run workshops for community members, in person or online, in how to create psysanky, and/or sell psysanky as a fundraiser, Read about St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church's Psysanky Sales and Workshops.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubRaise $ for School Supplies
Run an event or program to raise funds to purchase of school supplies for children from low-income families. Read about Church of St. John the Evangelist's Operation Backpack. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubRandom Acts of Kindness
Develop a program where people perform random acts of kindness and and record them by community or category. Read about the Church of the Highlands' Random Acts of Kindness program. (Alabama)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubRecyclables Collecting
Use the proceeds from recycled bottles and cans that people bring in to fund a cause. Read about Saddleback Church's Recycling Ministry. (California)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubRemembrance Day
Organize a special event on Nov 11 to recognize the military service of community members, remember community members who died while deployed, and to teach teach younger community members about how the sacrifices of veterans affect their lives. Read about the United Church of Canada's Remembrance Day observances.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubRepair Café
Organize events where volunteers teach community members how to repair common household items. Read about The Repair Café Toronto. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubRespite Care
Offer a program for community members requiring a caregiver so that they can get recreation and socialization opportunities and caregivers can get respite. Read about Islington United Church's Recess Islington program.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubRetail store
Set up a retail store inside, outside, and/or online to raise money for your organization or another cause. Read about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints' online store.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubRevenue Streams
Identify potential revenue streams and develop a plan to implement them. Read the Presbyterian Church of Canada's Church Building Resources and Revenue Guides. (Canada)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubRound Table Problem Solving
Convene a Community Round Table made up representatives from local organizations, academic institutions, communities of faith, political parties, health care centres, libraries and museums, social service agencies, etc. to get perspectives on a social issue and develop a collaborative strategy for addressing it. Read the EDGE Community Round Table Guide. (United Church of Canada)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSacred Space
Teach interested community members about the importance of sacred space and how to create sacred space in their own homes. Read more information about creating sacred spaces at home from First United Methodist Church. (Texas)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubScience Experiments
Show interested community members how to do science experiments that they can do at home. Read about science experiments that teach Bible truth.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSecond Language Learning
Offer classing in how to speak another language to interested community members, or give/rent space to a language school in your building. Read about French Academy DC, which uses the Chevy Chase Baptist Church of Washington. (Washington, DC)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSeniors Call Network
Start a network within your organization of people calling vulnerable community members each week who may be lonely or need a check-in. Read about Triad Baptist Church's Project Silver Lining.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSeniors Helping Seniors
Start a program where seniors help seniors to meet their needs. Read about Grace Avenue United Methodist Church's Seniors Helping Seniors program. (Texas)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSewing Club
Provide sewing lessons for interested community members and opportunities to improve skills. Donate the results - masks, clothing, etc - to the community. Read about Center Pointe Church's Sewing Ministry. (Mississippi)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubShuffleboard
Start a Shuffleboard League for interested community members. Read about St. Margaret's United Church's Shuffleboard Club.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSilent auction
Hold a silent auction of donated items, in person or virtually, to raise funds for your organization or another worthy cause. Read about Eagle Ridge United Church's Christmas Virtual Silent Auction.
Submitted by: Christmas Virtual Silent Auction - Eagle Ridge United ChurchSilent Retreat
Hold a silent retreat to provide community members with an opportunity for a spiritual experience, relaxation, and quiet community-building with others. Read about the Illuminate Church's Women's Silent Retreat. (Florida)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSinging Hub
Create an area within your organization that supports community members wanting to learn more about singing through workshops/webinars and to have opportunities to use their skills (choirs, musical productions, etc.) Read about the Sheffield Music Hub.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSkating Rink
Create and maintain a skating rink for individuals, family, and clubs in the community to use. Read about the Bethany Community Church Ice Rink. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSnow Clearing
Gather volunteers to assist with snow removal from driveways and walks for seniors and disabled people. Read about the Snow Angels snow removal program (Canada)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSoccer
Start a Soccer League for interested community members. Read about the Elgin Missionary Church's Elgin Kids Soccer program. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSocial Innovation Challenge
Invite social enterprises to present their solutions to social issues, in person or virtually, with a monetary and/or mentoring/coaching prize for the best entry. Great opportunity for startups! Read about EDGE's Social Innovation Challenges (United Church of Canada)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSocial Innovation Jam
Hold an informal gathering where teams compete to develop the best strategy to address a social issue. Keep it fun and positive, with lots of opportunities to network! Read about the Social Innovation Jam hosted by George Brown College, startGBC, and EDGE (United Church of Canada). (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSound Meditation
Hold sound meditation events (inside, outside, or online) for interested community members. Read about All Saints' Episcopal Church's Sound Bath Evensong. (New York)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSponsor a School or Classroom
Work with community organizations to provide financial support to schools or classrooms to buy needed supplies and/or equipment. Read about Hillside Church's outreach to schools. (British Columbia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSpring Fair
Hold a Spring Fair for your community outdoors on your property or someone else's (with permission.) Read about the All Souls Church Spring Fair. (Vermont)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubStart a Business
Use Small Business Solver to learn how to start and grow a business.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubStorytelling
Start a group for people interested in exploring storytelling through theatre arts and performance. Read about Grandview Calvary Baptist Church's Eastside Story Guild. (British Columbia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubSummer Fair
Hold a Summer Fair for your community outdoors on your property or someone else's (with permission.) Read about the United Congregational Church of Little Compton's Summer Fair. (Rhode Island)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubTable Tennis
Hold a table tennis tournament for fun or as a fundraiser, inside or outside. Livestream it for those that want to attend and can't! Read about St. John Church's Annual Table Tennis Tournament.(California)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubTai Chi
Run tai chi classes, in person (inside or outside) or online, for interested community members. Read about Hope Lutheran Church's Tai Chi program.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubTennis
Start a Tennis League for interested community members at a local public court, for fun and a chance to improve skills. Read about St. Boltoph Parish and Ward Church's Tennis and Netball Court. (England)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubThrift Store
Set up a thrift store to raise funds for your organization and/or other worthy causes. Read about Trinity St Andrews United Church's Thrift Shop. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubTransition house
Provide support for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse and are moving from emergency housing to more permanent housing arrangements. Read about the United Church of Christ's Transition House. (Hawaii)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubUnemployment Support
Start supports to provide assistance to jobseekers in your community. Read about The Salvation Army's local support for jobseekers (UK)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubVirtual Tour
Offer virtual tours of community and organizations and communities of faith. Check out Westminster Abbey's virtual tours. (UK)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubVision Board
Offer workshops in how to create and use a vision board. Read about Christ Church Charlotte's Vision Board Workshop.
Submitted by: Community Innovation Hub Volleyball League
Offer volleyball classes and opportunities to practice to community members. Run a tournament for fun or fundraising purposes! Read about Hope Community Church's Young Adults Volleyball program. (British Columbia)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubWinter Fair
Hold a Winter Fair for your community outdoors on your property or someone else's (with permission.) Read about the Mill Road Winter Fair.
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubYoga
Offer yoga classes to interested community members. Read about Yoga Chapel. (Canada)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubYouth Bicyling and Repairs
Offer repair nights to help community youth understand how their bikes function and do simple repairs on them. Read about First Hamilton Christian Reformed Church's New Hope Community Bikes. (Ontario)
Submitted by: Community Innovation HubZoom Training
Provide Zoom training for interested community members. Read about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' Zoom training, guides, tips, and warnings.
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