Canada’s latest food insecurity data is a stark reminder that rising grocery prices aren’t hitting everyone equally. Black, Arab, and Indigenous communities continue to face the highest rates — with nearly half of Black children living in food‑insecure households. futureofgood.co/the-need-is-...

More than 900 wildfires are burning across Canada as communities face evacuations and alerts. Here’s how non-profits and local organizations are supporting people affected by wildfires and floods, and how Canadians can help: tinyurl.com/bdhb2uae

A new confidential hotline will support Canadian non–profits, charities and foundations with closures and endings: tinyurl.com/mutuyjnn

Gord Delbridge, a longtime labour leader and advocate for public services in Winnipeg, has died. The former CUPE Local 500 president represented thousands of city workers and was known for his prominent support of public services and opposition to privatization. Read more: tinyurl.com/4397srtv

Psychological injury among public safety workers keeps rising — and mental‑health programs aren’t fixing it. Read more here: tinyurl.com/s7u6t9x5

B.C. and the federal government plan to buy thousands of unsold condos, but who should own and manage them? Housing advocates say involving non-profit providers could help preserve affordability over the long term. Read more: tinyurl.com/3pfpudm5

A redesigned Canada Housing Benefit could reduce homelessness by about 63 per cent, according to a new report from the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yc7uamby

Four organizations — OP4All, Toronto Field Naturalists, Democracy Watch, and the National Trust for Canada — have been approved as interveners at the SCC in the fight over the Ford gov’t’s Ontario Place redevelopment. Read more here: tinyurl.com/rbavewwd

“It’s like the Golden Girls meets eHarmony,” said Joy Hayden of the Hollyburn Society. The non-profit is piloting a program to match older adults in B.C., with spare bedrooms in their homes with people looking for housing in the community. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4ax72hvu

Ontario and New Brunswick want Ottawa to lift limits on for‑profit child‑care expansion. As public dollars flow to for‑profits, the real question is: what safeguards will govern ownership and staffing? Learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdf3ez7f

It’s summertime, and the reading is easy. So grab your inflatable unicorn and your sunscreen, head to the beach and check out these fresh reads from the Future of Good team and some Canadian non-profit gurus whilst enjoying the best of what Canada has to offer this season. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5aah5tv9

One in three Canadian men aged 16–29 views seeking help for mental health challenges as a sign of weakness. This article was produced in partnership with GreenShield. Read the story here: tinyurl.com/bpah8ana

Nova Scotia just approved a 1.2‑GW wind farm to power EverWind’s green hydrogen hub — with Membertou First Nation holding a 51 per cent stake in Phase 1. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yc2yenfa

Donor trust isn’t automatic anymore. As columnist Craig Swiston writes, supporters now test claims, question assumptions, and look for gaps before committing. Read more here: tinyurl.com/c7tcjur3

Job searching has never been easier to start, and never more confusing to navigate. Researchers Leda Stawnychko and Mehnaz Rafi examine Canadian hiring practices and break down four of the biggest myths circulating online. Read more: tinyurl.com/cpv2sh2r

Democracy advocates say the 24 Sussex fundraiser launched without clear rules on who can give or how donations will be vetted. 🔗 tinyurl.com/nhb6xuyj

About 90% of the leafy greens eaten in Canada are imported. Our latest case study looks at Kingston's food bank pilot, where a vertical hydroponic farm is helping grow fresh food locally. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ypfwr2c6

The CMHR’s new exhibit on the Nakba is drawing ire — and a trustee resignation — before the doors even opened. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yt83ejcy

Alongside HonestReporting Canada, HR Canada Charitable Organization claims to fight anti-Israel bias in news reporting. Now it’s battling the CRA to keep its charitable registration. Read more here: futureofgood.co/pro-israel-m...

Canada’s poverty grade improved from a D to a D+ in Food Banks Canada’s latest report card. But some advocates question whether the higher score reflects the reality of ongoing affordability challenges. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2k6edh77

Advocates say the federal government shouldn’t compete with Canadian charities by running a fundraiser for 24 Sussex Drive; instead, they should use government funds to renovate and modernize the Prime Minister’s residence. Read more here: futureofgood.co/fundraising-...

What 17 years of T3010 data have revealed about a previous disbursement quota policy change: tinyurl.com/38fxvy4r

The Montréal shooting shows how fast online misogyny and extremist content can turn into real‑world violence. Read more here: futureofgood.co/montreal-sho...

Indigenous Nations now co-own or hold commercial stakes in 20.8 GW of clean electricity—more than 10 per cent of Canada’s generating capacity. As The Energy Mix reports, this is regenerative energy in action: rights‑affirming, community‑led, and delivering real economic power. tinyurl.com/bdejvhkm

Vancouver is taking a new step toward making outdoor spaces more inclusive. The city’s park board is piloting a program with AccessNow to track and share accessibility information for parks and trails, including Stanley Park. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc2hu5aw

Future of Good reporter Diane Bérard breaks down the final close of Realize Fund I at $276.7M, the first major signal of whether Ottawa’s $400M bet on a wholesaler model can actually build a functioning private market for social finance. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yz6dszyc

Oxfam Canada strike continues into second week. Read more here: tinyurl.com/mru33v7x

Donor-advised funds hold more than $10 billion in charitable assets in Canada. In this op-ed, Danya Pastuszek explores how DAFs could become a stronger tool for community-defined and transformational change. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5fbd9f7c

More Ontario students will soon be taking their lessons outside. A new Re Foundation initiative will bring school forests and outdoor classrooms to 20 schools, with plans to support many more in the years ahead. Read more: tinyurl.com/ykdh6b66

Non-profit leaders gathered in Vancouver to hear insights from RBC Assistant Chief Economist Cynthia Leach on how economic conditions are impacting the social sector. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2c6ahb2y