Dooley Social Change

Even during this time of social distancing, children are still coming into foster care. This October, we proudly launched a Foster Calgary Instagram for Foster and Kinship Caregiver Appreciation Month. The goal? To engage prospective foster parents with visual content, connect existing foster parents, support followers with fostering tips and advice, and share our appreciation for the fostering community. Check it out here: http://ow.ly/MHc550CcVxZ ... Foster Calgary, A Division of Calgary & District Foster Parents Association

Happy Entrepreneurs Day! Here is to all those brilliant minds who create something wonderful from hard work, dedication, and seeing things differently. https://youtu.be/5sMBhDv4sik?t=5

In April, OpenIDEO held a COVID Business Pivot Challenge to inspire businesses to develop innovative ways to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the winners here http://ow.ly/T7zd50AjBM2. Here's to up-lifting opportunities to better people’s lives and our world during a challenging time.

During the pandemic, it can be difficult to know how to be effective and empathetic while advertising. Here's a great guide by Environics Research with tips and insight on how to understand consumer perspectives and develop messages that resonate. We couldn't agree more about the importance of developing an understanding of the context and appealing to social values. http://ow.ly/u7RL50AjBtA

Now, more than ever, it's important to give to those in need. We recently donated to the Women's Centre of Calgary, an organization that provides a safe + supportive place for women to get assistance, connect with others + access services. Read more about their efforts and how to donate here http://ow.ly/p4JR50zQC0p We’re passionate about preventing violence against women and work to empower women and work globally on projects in this area. Check out some of our work in Australia here https://www.dooleysocialchange.ca//preventing-violence-aga

"Pivoting" has been a buzz term used by businesses and brands in the last few months during COVID-19. Online workshops have allowed our business to pivot and utilize technology to reach and engage with our clients when traditional formats have not been available. Here are some virtual workshop tips for success. http://ow.ly/97Zn50zRzJY