London, ON, September 8, 2022 [updated October 11] – In the wake of dwindling voter turnout in recent elections and our commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, Pillar Nonprofit Network has launched an effort meant to encourage people who rarely or never vote to cast ballots in the… Read More
Organization/Business: BGC London
BGC London is a community organization that provides activities for children and youth whenever school is out, and during the day for older adults 55 and over. Our mission is to provide safe, supportive places where children, youth, and seniors can experience… Read More
Especially in recent years, and in alignment with principles championed in the international labour and sustainable development movements, there has been a growing call in the nonprofit and broader social impact sector to centre decent work for both our colleagues and for all workers. Decent… Read More
Moving Forward Together - Next Steps for the Pillar Board of Directors
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts through a public letter. Please be assured that we consider all feedback carefully and always strive to listen, learn and improve. Over the past two months, we have seen… Read More
Organization/Business: The London Search and Rescue Team
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The London Search and Rescue Team was formed in 2002. For 20 years, we have trained and provided volunteer ground searchers to London Police Services, St. Thomas Police and OPP and many… Read More
Content warning: missing children, colonial violence, Residential Schools
First published June 1, 2021; Updated: September 24, 2022
On Thursday, May 27, 2021, the remains of 215 children were found buried on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School through the efforts of the Tk’… Read More
Organization/Business: 519PursuitShort Bio or Organizational Mission:Through a friendship-based approach and an empathy-driven outreach program, kindness and understanding are at the frontlines of 519Pursuit’s work. Our foundation is built on meeting community members facing poverty and… Read More
To Rise and to Shine: a Celebration of Rachel Berdan’s Leadership and Purpose
It is with mixed emotions that we inform you that Rachel Berdan, Interim Co-CEO and Co-President of Pillar Nonprofit Network, has submitted her letter of resignation. We wish to express our deep gratitude for her… Read More
Pillar is delighted to have the opportunity to continue to offer the Canada Life Young Leaders program and applications are now open. Pillar has a strong commitment to diversity in leadership, youth volunteerism and board governance education, making this program a natural fit with our other… Read More
by Harini Satheeskumar, Youth Engagment Coordinator, Social Six
‘Youth are the future’ is a commonly echoed sentiment, but it’s an expression that I have never been forced to deeply reflect upon before entering my role at Pillar. At first, the idea that youth are the future is an obvious… Read More