For many, Canada’s relationship to chattel slavery, especially the enslavement of Black people, starts and stops with the Underground Railroad, a well-known symbol of freedom, offering hope and refuge to enslaved Black individuals escaping the United States. However, a lesser-known, uncomfortable… Read More
Bluepoint Public Relations is a full-service, bilingual PR & Strategic Communications firm. We believe in breaking down communication barriers and helping individuals and organizations connect with their audiences on a deeper level by implementing inclusive, trauma-informed… Read More
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LONDON, ONTARIO - Monday, July 10, 2023 - Today, Pillar Nonprofit Network (Pillar) welcomed Lori Runciman, Director of Grants from the London Community Foundation (LCF) to present a cheque to Pillar Interim CEO, Maureen Cassidy. Pillar staff were on hand to thank Lori and LCF for… Read More
On May 23, SDG Cities London and Clean Air Partnership co-hosted a workshop with the Pillar team and other community members to learn more about Mobility Equity issues in London Ontario.
The event was part of the Vision Zero Hamilton Rd partnership between Pillar Nonprofit Network (SDG Cities),… Read More
"You can't fight City Hall."
-Practically Everyone
How many times have we heard, “You can’t fight City Hall.” But, then, what if we don’t have to?
Recalling our founding mission, Pillar Nonprofit Network is committed to fostering and… Read More
FIXT POINT is a Toronto-based arts & media company with national reach. Our mandate is to inspire audiences and artists to imagine change, and our mission is to promote local culture and preserve local heritage through the telling of tales across multiple platforms. We endeavour to be leaders… Read More
LONDON, Ont, May 31, 2023 – Nonprofit employers in the London region continue to face severe human resources challenges. In new data released today, nonprofits report greater difficulty compared to business employers in finding, hiring and, especially, retaining qualified workers, continuing… Read More
LONDON, Ont, May 2, 2023 – It is with great pleasure that we announce Mariam Waliji's appointment as the Vice President - Impact, Equity & Governance for Pillar Nonprofit Network.
A dynamic and engaged community member and leader, Mariam joined the Pillar Nonprofit Network in late 2020 as… Read More
LONDON, Ontario, April 28, 2023– Pillar Nonprofit Network members who gathered for the organization’s annual general meeting Wednesday, April 26 have elected a completely new board of directors. The slate of nine candidates was recommended by a community advisory panel, appointed by the outgoing… Read More
After two federal budgets in which the nonprofit sector was "meaningfully included," Imagine Canada reports, the 2023 Federal Budget misses an opportunity to follow up with "measures that would address chronic issues that impact a sector that provides vital direct services to… Read More