With the opportunity to make a written submission to the pre-budget consultations in advance of federal Budget 2023, Pillar has endorsed the recommendations of Imagine Canada for broad measures that will increase the resilience of nonprofit organizations and our readiness to rise to historic challenges and those exacerbated by the pandemic. In keeping with our strategic priorities, we have also renewed our call to accelerate and expand anti-oppression work by funding initiatives that advance reconciliation and eliminate racism and hate.Read More
October 11, 2022
March 28, 2022
This week, Pillar Nonprofit Network is launching a series of occasional micro-surveys, beginning with a 2-minute questionnaire asking members about their experiences with funders and funding meant to help better inform the action promised in our strategic plan. We're calling it Information for Action. Like most membership organizations, Pillar conducts regular surveys so that members are actively shaping our priorities and our programs. We’ve been grateful for the response and... Read More
April 20, 2021
A new federal budget was delivered April 19, 2021 with good news for nonprofits, charities, and social enterprises in what Imagine Canada says "may be an unprecedented show of recognition for our sector." Some existing supports were extended and new targeted measures were promised. We've captured some highlights from Budget 2021: $400M for a Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF) to help charities and nonprofits recover from the effects of COVID-19... Read More
March 2, 2021
By Silence Genti - Silence Genti is a member of the London Black History Coordinating Committee and founding editor of the upcoming black community magazine, Yebo! I've been thinking a lot about public good versus community good. Public good is a term used when talking about philanthropic organizations. It's a term that’s sometimes used when talking about the effect of government social and economic policies. I have a confession to... Read More
August 24, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Twenty-Seven Area Eateries Get $1,000 Each in First Round of Grants from New London-Middlesex Restaurant Support Fund Businesses and nonprofits team up and serve up relief to area restaurateurs LONDON, ON. Aug. 24, 2020 – The new London-Middlesex Restaurant Support Fund has announced that 27 area eateries – 21 in London and 6 in surrounding Middlesex County – have each been awarded $1,000 grants to help with... Read More
August 5, 2020
To further support the local restaurant industry impacted by COVID-19, Club House® for Chefs and McCormick Canada has teamed up with five organizations to create the London-Middlesex Restaurant Support Fund. In partnering with Pillar Nonprofit Network, the Middlesex London Food Policy Council, rTraction and the Western Fair District, this fund offers up to $1,000 in grants to qualifying London-Middlesex-based, independent operators of restaurants and bars in need of financial assistance as they adapt their businesses through the pandemic crisis.Read More
June 27, 2020
Beecuz , a nonprofit organization founded by Lena Schreyer, is the main recipient of the $20,000 Recovery & Rebuilding the Region Design Challenge Two. Established in 2019 by a young female entrepreneur, Beecuz offers innovative, skill-based workshops and educational curricula to support youth with the tools they need to proactively address and care for their mental health. This critical need has emerged as youth and children are disproportionately affected by... Read More
June 9, 2020
Communities everywhere have felt the impact of COVID-19 — Southwestern Ontario among them. Along with crisis comes c reativity, and we are seeing countless acts of selflessness, resourcefulness and resilience in our communities across Southwestern Ontario. That’s why Libro Credit Union , Pillar Nonprofit Network and TechAlliance have partnered on the Recovery & Rebuilding the Region Design Challenges, to accelerate and scale select “Made in Southwestern Ontario” products, services and... Read More
May 20, 2020
We hope that you and your loved ones are staying well and are able to take time where you can to pause and find moments of peace. We know that saying this pandemic has been difficult for many of you, both personally and professionally, is an understatement. We have heard, and continue to hear from you, about the very real effects this has had on the viability of your organizations... Read More
April 27, 2020
Communities everywhere have felt the impact of COVID-19 — Southwestern Ontario among them. Along with crisis comes c reativity, and we are seeing countless acts of selflessness, resourcefulness and resilience in our communities across Southwestern Ontario. That’s why Libro Credit Union , Pillar Nonprofit Network and TechAlliance have partnered on the Recovery & Rebuilding the Region Design Challenges, to accelerate and scale select “Made in Southwestern Ontario” products, services and... Read More
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