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leadership and generosity are helping build a healthier, more equitable future for generations to come.”

Thank you, Julie!

that shape health outcomes for patients both here and around the world. Most importantly, it reminds us that healthcare is a shared responsibility. As we mark this week of appreciation, we extend our sincere thanks to the nonprofit professionals, volunteers, partners, and donors whose... 🧵

At UHN Foundation, we see every day how community generosity transforms healthcare. Philanthropy enables UHN, Canada’s #1 hospital, to innovate, advance patient care, and challenge the status quo by fueling world-leading research, accelerating new technologies, and addressing the factors... 🧵

The nonprofit sector reflects our shared belief that success is measured not only by economic growth, but by how well we care for one another. We are proud to stand alongside the organizations and professionals who lead this work with purpose, integrity, and deep commitment to impact. 🧵

“During the 5th Annual Week of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector, we at UHN Foundation recognize and celebrate the vital role this sector plays in strengthening communities and fueling meaningful progress across industries and causes. 🧵

More tributes to the Nonprofit Sector in Ontario keep pouring in...

Julie Quenneville, the innovative CEO of UHN Foundation, is passionate about the Nonprofit Sector and its contribution to Ontario and Canada. She shares:

remind Ontarians that small-dollar donations can collectively sustain the services and opportunities our communities depend on.

If we want a stronger, more inclusive province, we must actively support the organizations doing that work on the ground.” 🧵

Ontario’s Week of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector is more than recognition, it’s an opportunity to spotlight the extraordinary dedication of the people who choose purpose over profit every day, and to 🧵

“Across Canada, we’re seeing charitable donations decline at a time when community need is rising. For charities and nonprofits, that gap translates into real strain: smaller teams, tighter budgets, and staff and volunteers carrying multiple roles simply to keep vital programs running.🧵

As we conclude the Ontario Week of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector 2025 we're pleased to share a powerful message from Catherine Adare, Chief Operating Officer of The Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce and CEO, Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation: 🧵

YouTube video by Bhayana Family Foundation Cathy Brothers speaks about Nonprofit Appreciation Week

As we wrap up the Ontario Nonprofit Week of Appreciation, take a listen to Cathy's inspiring words of appreciation and encouragement to staff of the nonprofit sector: youtu.be/aARXQkGgvBY?...

With humility, Cathy was proud to be receive the Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012, and was named the Kitchener Lions Citizen of the Year, 2024.

Under Cathy’s guidance, Capacity Canada has expanded its impact, providing essential training, mentorship, and resources to non-profit leaders nationwide. Inclusive and future-focused, people and communities come first, always.

With a distinguished career spanning over five decades, Cathy brings a wealth of experience in leadership, Board governance, strategic planning, and community development.

Led by a remarkable trailblazer, CEO Cathy Brothers:
Ever committed to growing social good, Cathy Brothers is the aspirational and purpose-driven CEO of Capacity Canada, an organization dedicated to fostering social innovation and strengthening the non-profit sector.

Do you know the name of an inimitable organization in ON that is devoted to supporting Nonprofits and Charities in unique ways - 12 months of the year?

Its Capacity Canada!

In 2025, Bruce received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of his distinguished achievements and leadership. 🧵

Bruce holds a Bach. of Commerce in Sports Administration from Laurentian University, a Master's in Management in the Voluntary Sector from McGill University. From 2019-2023, Bruce served as Co-Chair of the Permanent Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector, working with the federal government 🧵

Before that, he served as the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, where he led a collective effort to bring mentoring programs to children. 🧵

From working for organizations that provide services to young people, older adults, persons with disabilities, community service clubs and sports and recreation groups, Bruce's experiences have led him to Imagine Canada. 🧵

Let's honour, celebrate and shine a light on the people who make a difference every day.'

Here is a little bit more about Bruce MacDonald's impact and influence in the nonprofit sector: 🧵

Since the figure is close to 100%, it demonstrates that the 1 million workers in Ontario's nonprofit sector are the unseen champions of communities.

In every community, the people working in charities and nonprofits deliver essential services and make powerful contributions to our economy. 🧵

Here's a quote from Bruce MacDonald, CEO, Imagine Canada, that says it all about the Nonprofit and Charitable Sector:

"Only 41% of Canadians say they know someone who has benefited from the services of a charity or nonprofit... 🧵

Whether boldly challenging rushed legislation or immersing herself in the meticulous due diligence of committee work, she helped ensure that the voices of the routinely overlooked and undervalued were reflected in Canada’s laws." - The Philanthropist

immigrants, refugees, and those weighed down by poverty. Throughout her career, Omidvar embodied a steadfast commitment to the non-profit sector by dedicating her indefatigable drive to wherever she was most needed. 🧵

the tech support workers, the parliamentary protective service, the bus drivers, and the interpreters – in short, the unappreciated.

If that was a career capper, it was pitch-perfect for a woman who has made it her life’s work to advocate for those who often have no voice: 🧵

"To find the essence of Ratna Omidvar, one should merely look at whom she chose to thank the day she took formal leave from the Senate. The senator rose in her place to offer praise for those who toiled out of the spotlight – the pages, those who transcribe and publish Hansard, 🧵

And we have more appreciative laurels for the staff and volunteers of the Nonprofit Sector – this time from Former Senator the Hon. Ratna Omidvar. Take a listen!

This is the stuff that the Nonprofit Sector is made of: mission-driven staff who are entrepreneurial and give heart and soul to their work! 🧵

Receiving this award from Bhayana Family Foundation brought the EHCW staff team together with a shared commitment and growth to strengthen the organization to enhance support for clients in the community. 🧵