Laidlaw Foundation
2 St. Clair Avenue East 3rd Floor M4T 2T5 Toronto, ON, Canada

A call to action was made on behalf of the Canadian philanthropic sector to sufficiently invest to meet the needs of Black communities. Today, we’re responding together with the Inspirit Foundation and investing our capital funding to Foundation for Black Communities. Read more here: https://laidlawfdn.org/Media%20Release_EN.pdf

Today we mark a significant milestone for Foundation for Black Communities and us! Together with Inspirit Foundation we are committing a combined $3.85 million of our capital to ensure a sustainable base of support for their Black-led & Black-serving organizations

We want to recognize & celebrate the important work of our Grantee @AHENnet, centred in Nguzo Saba - 7 principles of unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity & faith. Register for their exciting upcoming events! #BlackHistoryMonth February 20th NGOZO SABA Black History Celebration https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ahen-tben-presents-ngozo-saba-b... March 12th 2nd Annual Empowerment Conference https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2nd-annual-empowerment-conferen

Deadline extended! We are still hiring for an Indigenous Outreach and Program Coordinator! The new deadline to apply is February 10th, 2021. Check out the posting for more details: http://laidlawfdn.org/Outreach%20%26%20Program%20Coordinato

We are hiring an Indigenous Outreach and Program Coordinator! The deadline to apply is February 3rd, 2021. Check out the posting for more details http://laidlawfdn.org/Outreach%20%26%20Program%20Coordinato

As we reflect on this past year, we want to highlight the inspiring stories and work of our grantees. First up is Feathers of Hope A lot of the young people who seemed quiet and withdrawn had such big, powerful voices. Check out the full spotlight: https://laidlawfdn.org/yaf-spotlight.html

Are you a youth-led organization looking to learn more about applying for workshops, coaching and funding opportunities? Don't forget to register for our upcoming Information sessions. Limited spots left! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-ci-online-information-se

On dress purple day, Child Welfare PAC is proud to announce that financial access to university education will not be a barrier to social mobility for another 3...5 students who were raised in Ontario’s foster care system. Thanks to Western University, Huron University, King's University College at Western University & Brescia University College! Also, thank you to Laidlaw Foundation for supporting our work on this file. https://conta.cc/3jy9HT7 Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, Children's Aid Society of London and Middlesex, Terence Kernaghan NDP, Ross Romano

Are you a youth-led or youth-serving organization looking to improve outcomes for youth in your community? Register below for the upcoming Information Sessions to learn more about Youth Collective Impact workshops, coaching and funding opportunities ! Innoweave The McConnell Foundation November 10 at 10:00 am - For Youth Serving Organizations November 12 at 2:00 pm - For Youth Led Organizations November 17 at 6:00 pm - For Youth Led Organizations... November 19 at 2:00 pm - For Youth Serving Organizations https://mailchi.mp//youre-invited-to-youth-cis-impact-acce See more

Do you care about positively contributing in your community? Are you ready to build a better future? Loran Scholars Foundation - Fondation Boursiers Loranis looking for young Canadians to join the next class of Loran Scholars! Applications are open for the 2021 Loran Award, Canada’s largest undergraduate merit award, which includes four-year study at one of 25 Canadian universities, funding for summer work experiences, mentorship, and more.... Learn more about becoming a Loran Scholar and apply ASAP: https://tinyurl.com/2021LoranAward. #Loran2021

Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund is a unique Indigenous-led funding opportunity to support those responding to #COVID19 in their communities. Learn more about the program and apply: https://communityfoundations.ca//indigenous-peoples-resil/

Tune in now! Collectively #UNITE on Children & Youth In Care Day #YICD2020. Featuring exclusively #Ontario young people in and from #childwelfare.

Count down to Youth In Care Day 2020 (May 14th) has begun. Catch the live event on our facebook page! We will begin with DJ Dyegone, a young person from care at... 11:50AM. Show DJ Dyegone some love! Last year over 1.5K! Let's stand in solidarity with young people and alumni in/from care. Allyship! See more