The effects of climate change are widespread, leading to long-term social, economic, and environmental impacts. For mid-sized Canadian cities, some of the major environmental impacts include food insecurity, extreme weather, and environmental pollution.
How does climate change intersect with… Read More
We're bidding farewell to a valued member of our team who has been instrumental in shaping the heart and soul of this organization. Over the past 14 years, Susannah’s dedication and commitment has not only enriched our community but also left an indelible mark on our mission to empower nonprofits… Read More
LONDON, ONTARIO - September 5, 2023 — The Board of Directors of Pillar Nonprofit Network is pleased to announce the appointment of Maureen Cassidy as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The Board enlisted the help of an external Human Resources consulting firm to… Read More
Though it’s little more than a late-summer long weekend for some, Labour Day in Canada has a nearly 150-year history of celebrating the gains of organized labour.
Pillar is taking the opportunity of Labour Day this year to highlight the ongoing struggle for decent work. Continuing our… Read More
Indwell is a Christian charity, dedicated to establishing supportive affordable residential communities that foster the overall well-being and inclusion of individuals who seek a sense of belonging. It supports a diverse range of tenants, including individuals of all ages, genders, and with various… Read More
As the City of London launches public consultations on the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response, we’re hearing a lot about “systems change.” This public engagement opportunity is the right time to ask, what even is this change, why is it good, and how can we support it?
We… Read More
LONDON, Ontario - August 4, 2023. Pillar Nonprofit Network is calling on the federal government to accelerate and expand anti-oppression work, both through direct investment and by enabling better collaboration with the social purpose sector which shares its commitments and is its ready and natural… Read More
Pillar's Community Advisory Panel conducted a community conversation and online survey, leading to several shared outcomes. One of the key desires expressed by the membership was to receive updates from Pillar's Interim CEO and Board regarding the organization's operations. To address this, an… Read More
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LONDON, ONTARIO - Tuesday, August 01, 2023 - Today, Pillar Nonprofit Network (Pillar) recognizes the Lawson Foundation for its generous grant of $240,000 over 3 years to support its capacity to respond to the needs of community-based organizations serving the broader London area… Read More
The policy team at Pillar has completed and published a report on the June 28 #PolicyTalk event, part of our commitment to help build capacity in the network and to have a positive influence on the development of the City's multi-year budget. The report -- Building the Plane While we're on the… Read More