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It’s National Volunteer Week! Here’s how community organizations and individuals can connect

It’s National Volunteer Week! Here’s how community organizations and individuals can connect

Social enterprise and tech-for-good platform, Do Some Good, is celebrating National Volunteer Week and wants the whole community to join the party. Running from April 16 to 22, National Volunteer Week is the perfect time for charities and non-profit organizations to post volunteer opportunities and for individuals to find their ideal match – all possible for free via the Do Some Good platform.
Fighting since birth, one child proves how mighty small can be

Fighting since birth, one child proves how mighty small can be

From the moment Amelia entered the world, it’s felt like the odds have been stacked against her. Four months before she was born, a routine ultrasound revealed that she had a rare spinal defect called spina bifida.
An oh-so-easy challenge built for Heart Month: Listen to Your Heart

An oh-so-easy challenge built for Heart Month: Listen to Your Heart

February is about more than flowers + chocolates – a routine check up could save your life
‘Magic truly does exist:’ Creating lasting memories for children facing serious illness

‘Magic truly does exist:’ Creating lasting memories for children facing serious illness

Thanks to generous donors, Make-A-Wish Canada granted nearly 1,000 life-changing wishes last year
Do Some Good Receives National Award for Social Impact

Do Some Good Receives National Award for Social Impact

B Corp and tech-for-good platform Do Some Good is being recognized on a national level as a social enterprise that makes significant contributions to improving the lives of Canadians.
Black Press Media gives back to the Heart and Soul of the Community

Black Press Media gives back to the Heart and Soul of the Community

Year-long program supports vital non-profits hard at work in your neighbourhood
A Cycle of Giving: Tour de Rock rolls on

A Cycle of Giving: Tour de Rock rolls on

September is often viewed as a time of change and of starting something new. It’s also cancer awareness month. This September, Vancouver Island’s Tour de Rock is doing what it started back in 1998 — helping to create change in the lives of those dealing with childhood cancer, one turn of the pedals at a time.
BraveFace mask fundraiser raises $10,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation BC & Yukon

BraveFace mask fundraiser raises $10,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation BC & Yukon

Over 2000 masks sold to support critically ill children.
Make-A-Wish helps Carlee, 8, and family break out of routine with Disney

Make-A-Wish helps Carlee, 8, and family break out of routine with Disney

Critically ill kids put on a Brave Face every day. Now you can, too, in support of Make-A-Wish
Wish to build Lilia, 3, as normal a life as possible includes dream playhouse

Wish to build Lilia, 3, as normal a life as possible includes dream playhouse

Eric, Kaitlyn and Lilia Wiebe, from Enderby, share their story for Grant A Wish Day