Sympatheia Blog
Leaning into 2021: Rebuilding Better Through Community Benefits
With all levels of government committed to investing billions of dollars to build, repair and retrofit public infrastructure over the next decade, now is the time to shape strong community benefits policies that prioritize equity, environment, economic justice, and...
Congratulation to the Ottawa Community Loan Fund on it’s 20 year anniversary!
It is hard to believe that it has been 20 years since we started the OCLF! I wish to personally thank all those who worked to make the OCLF a vibrant, community wealth building institution in our community. We have much more to do however, and I am confident that...
It’s time for a Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy
Key Messages for Meetings with MPs In 2018, the Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy Co-Creation Steering Group released its report, Inclusive Innovation: New Ideas and New Partnerships for Stronger Communities. This comprehensive report contains 12 key...