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Share Your Ideas and Stories with Beautiful Solutions: Toolbox for the Future
Posted: February 26, 2016
There is an exciting new project called Beautiful Solutions: Toolbox for the Future, and everyone is invited to get involved!
Potluck Café Society Launches New Employment Program in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
Posted: February 25, 2016
On February 16th, Knack, a new initiative of Potluck Café Society, incubated and closely supported by LEDlab, made their first public appearance.
Hosted by local business, The Pint, Knack brought out more than 60 employers and social entrepreneurs to learn more about their strategy to create new local jobs for DTES residents.
Legal and Political Recognition of the Social Solidarity Economy: An overview on SSE public policies and guidelines
This document is a tool for governments, public services, SSE organizations, development organizations, researchers and other people interested in the development of public policies that recognize SSE.
The Co-operators Announce $120,000 in CED Funding
Posted: February 19, 2016
The Co-operators have announced eight donations totalling $120,000 to organizations across the country that are working to enhance the self-reliance and employability of marginalized youth and people with mental health challenges. The funding is being provided from The Co-operators Community Economic Development Funds.
Credit Unions Launch New Trade Association
Posted: February 11, 2016
The creation of a new credit union trade association was announced January 27. The Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) will support and advocate for a successful, competitive and growing credit union industry in Canada. The CCUA is the first, national credit union governed organization in Canada, distinct in its commitment to co-operative values.