Each quarter we invite startup social enterprises to join us for six months of integrated, supported learning at Innovation Works. Sponsored by Libro Credit Union, we provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, learning opportunities and resources to boost the impact of these social enterprises.
We are thrilled to share that Phyllis Retty will be joining the Pillar team on November 1 as our new Director of Finance.
Meet Phyllis:
Phyllis is a Certified Professional Accountant, CMA.
Over the past several municipal elections, Pillar Nonprofit Network has asked candidates running for municipal office to answer questions around issues that we felt were important in the community. This year, the questions we asked were around inclusion and equity because it has been identified as a key issue and area of focus in our community and as part of Pillar’s strategic plan.
Would you rather shop at a big box store or a store with BIG IMPACT? Well, our community has spoken and they want to shop from local social enterprises!
We are pleased to welcome Vida Nazir to the Pillar team! Vida will be supporting our Innovation Works team and helping us to keep the space running smoothly.
Meet Vida:
We are pleased to announce that the London Life Young Leaders program will be offered through Pillar Nonprofit Network for the 2018/2019 year.
Drum roll please... with 20 investors we have exceeded our goal and raised $2,260,000 in lending capital that will fund numerous social enterprises, environmental initiatives and affordable housing in our communities over the next 7 years.
We are very excited to welcome Chloée Godin-Jacques to the Pillar team. Chloée will be working with us to develop an accessibility tool kit and complete an accessibility assessment of Innovation Works. We are looking forward to working and learning alongside her!
Meet Chloée:
Each quarter we invite six startup social enterprises to join us for six months of integrated, supported learning at Innovation Works. Sponsored by Libro Credit Union, we provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, learning opportunities and resources to boost the impact of these social enterprises.
