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As we mark the five-year anniversary of the Horse River Wildfire, we would like to acknowledge the incredible work and sacrifice of our social profit staff and their volunteers throughout our community’s recovery. Please join us in thanking the many Faces of Social Recovery and acknowledging the valuable role of our social profit sector in wildfire recovery in our region. #ymm #rmwb #SocialRecovery #FortMcmurrayStrong #ThankYou

Meet CRYSTAL LEWIS-WILTON: One of the many "Faces of Social Recovery" that aided in wildfire recovery in our region. As the Executive Director with Habitat for Humanity Wood Buffalo, Crystal developed the Wildfire Recovery Program- designed to help uninsured and underinsured homeowners rebuild and/or repair their homes lost or damaged in the wildfire. Crystal was also the Chair for the recovery working group NSUUR (NGO's Supporting Uninsured and Underinsured Residents) estab...lished to support homeowners affected by the wildfire along their recovery journey. NSUUR connected residents with local resources and organizations to help them with the various aspects of their recovery. #ymm #rmwb #SocialRecovery #FortMcmurrayStrong #ThankYou Special thanks to Suncor and MacDonald Island for their support in acknowledgement of the social profit sector.

Meet PETER FORTNA: One of the many "Faces of Social Recovery" that aided in wildfire recovery in our region. After the fire, Peter found himself displaced in Edmonton, unsure how he would ever pick up the pieces of his life. Soon he sought out a way to serve and help the communities that had given him so much over the years. He volunteered with the McMurray Métis, as that organization attempted to meet the diverse needs of its displaced members. This experience helped Peter ...to realize how the fire affected vulnerable citizens differently than most, and spurred conversations with Indigenous communities throughout the region. Ultimately, and with the support of the Canadian Red Cross, himself and his business partner were offered the opportunity to help Indigenous communities and governments to understand the fire’s impacts, and to develop programs to both assist with recovery and to better prepare for future natural disasters. #ymm #rmwb #SocialRecovery #FortMcmurrayStrong #ThankYou Special thanks to Suncor and MacDonald Island for their support in acknowledgement of the social profit sector.

Another incredibly important conversation happening right now with Some Other Solutions #mentalhealthmatters https://www.bigmarker.com/ring-five1/SOS-CTD

Meet MITCH STEVES: One of the many "Faces of Social Recovery" that aided in wildfire recovery in our region. On the day of the mass evacuation, Mitch celebrated a different kind of 13th birthday that included a harrowing escape, followed by the fear and uncertainty of the well-being of friends, family members and neighbours. Watching his beloved Fort McMurray in flames and the ensuing outpouring of human kindness and support from around the country, Mitch became inspired and ...determined to help his fellow community members upon return. Knowing he had to do something to ease the pain of re-entry, Mitch decided to purchase a lawnmower and a weed wacker with his own savings. He then spent the rest of the summer mowing the lawns of all the neighbours for free so they’d come home to a wonderful surprise. Although Mitch felt his service was small in comparison to the bravery of the firemen and recovery crews, he soon came to realize his deeds were greatly appreciated, lifting the darkness for so many people. He brought smiles and laughter to our community along with selfless service and support. #ymm #rmwb #SocialRecovery #FortMcmurrayStrong #ThankYou Special thanks to Suncor and MacDonald Island for their support in acknowledgement of the social profit sector.

Thank you to our fellow Redpoll Centre agencies for partnering with us to display red dresses today! FuseSocial Wood Buffalo Community Foundation St. Aidans Society #RedDressDay #mmiwawareness #MMIWG2S

Meet TONY MANKOWSKI: One of the many "Faces of Social Recovery" that aided in wildfire recovery in our region. Tony served as the Board Chair of United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo during the wildfire and the 3 years following. His role was to ensure the United Way had a strategic plan than incorporated support to the social profit sector in delivering additional services to help people impacted by the trauma and loss from the fire and subsequent events. Tony currently ...serves as the Board Chair of the Wood Buffalo Community Foundation for the last 2 years. #ymm #rmwb #SocialRecovery #FortMcmurrayStrong #ThankYou Special thanks to Suncor and MacDonald Island for their support in acknowledgement of the social profit sector.

Join our community of volunteer managers virtually for chat & connection over coffee! This roundtable will include time to share, connect with one another with a special focus on setting goals for our volunteer programs for the rest of the year. This a great time to meet other members in our community who manage & support volunteers and to gather resources and strategies to further support you in your role. Follow this link to sign up on the The MAC Calendar: http://ow.ly/G6kW50DbI9M

FuseSocial is hiring! If you are BOLD, COLLABORATIVE and AGILE then you may be a great fit for our dynamic team. The Strategic Learning Coordinator will focus on developing capacity within the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo social profit community, ensuring that organizations and boards of directors have access to opportunities and resources to allow them to thrive within our region. View full job posting here: http://ow.ly/ZcSb50DbAex... Or apply directly on Indeed: http://ow.ly/GbyG50DbAet See more

What does it mean to make meaningful anti-racist organizational change? On February 4th, you have an opportunity to learn more about Anti-Racist Organizational Change (AROC) and how to reshape and redefine organizational change through the lens of anti-racism. Facilitated by members from an Anti-Racist Organizational Change (AROC) Advisory Committee and Black Leadership Alliance Council (BLAC).... $10 Registration Fee For more information and to register: https://maccalendar.ca/events/anti-racism-training/

Thank you Mix 103.7 fm for hosting our very passionate Volunteer Coordinator Candace and helping us share the impact volunteerism has on our community. Volunteers looking to get involved and upcoming opportunities at https://www.woodbuffalovolunteers.ca/ #ymmvolunteers #StrongerTogether

We are pleased to be working with CCVO to increase the reach of the Boland Survey in the Wood Buffalo region. The goal of this project is to deepen our collective understanding of human resource practices in our local social profit sector and provide benchmark data to ensure our sector is better positioned to attract and retain a skilled workforce for sustainable and mission-driven workplaces. Social profits can register and submit their data here until February 17, 2021. http://ow.ly/LjPu50D3xUj Further information is available on our website https://fusesocial.ca/p/innovation-knowledge/boland-survey/

The Academic Calendar strives to provide accessible and relevant professional development opportunities for the Wood Buffalo social profit sector. For a complete list of upcoming workshops, roundtable, and networking events, check out our Fall 2020 Academic Session Guide!

Thank you to Holly Fortier of Nisto Consulting for facilitating our Indigenous Awareness Training today - a very educational and impactful presentation which she illustrated beautifully with local and personal stories. If you haven't had the opportunity to take Holly's training, we highly recommend you do so! http://www.nistoconsulting.com/

As a supporting partner of the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Labour Study, we would like to encourage all agencies in our sector to participate in this survey which will be especially valuable in providing a snapshot of the social profit labour market.

These are some of the local faces of volunteer managers who connect regularly at our Volunteer Roundtables to share, learn and support each other in the development of their volunteer programs. If you manage/support volunteers in your role, then we welcome you to attend our next meeting a special holiday edition on December 9 from 12-2pm. Register at https://maccalendar.ca//virtual-volunteer-managers-roundt/ -with Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club, United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo, Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo, The Salvation Army of Fort McMurray, St. Aidans Society, Waypoints Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Events, and of course our Wood Buffalo Volunteers-Volunteer Fort McMurray team!

This Tuesday, we're feeling thankful! WBVolunteers.ca now hosts over 5000 remarkable volunteers, and we are grateful for the growth and impact of volunteerism we've seen in our community throughout the last year. Our community is better, because of you!

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Planning a virtual AGM? Be sure to double check your bylaws! Unless provisions for virtual AGMs and voting are explicitly stated in your current bylaws, all AGMs must be held in person.

It's easy to communicate when things are going well. But what about during the difficult times? Join us online on Dec 2-3 for Crucial Conversations and learn how to communicate effectively when the stakes are high, opinions vary and emotions run strong. For more information and to register: http://ow.ly/Iwyc50CcPLF

Today WE REMEMBER all those who sacrificed to protect our freedom. FuseSocial office is closed today as we observe Remembrance Day. #lestweforget #remembranceday