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Our Change Make-Her virtual summer program has com

Our Change Make-Her virtual summer program has come to an end, leaving us excited about the future of our cohort!

Change Make-Her provided low-barrier and non-judgemental mentorship, education, and supportive community-rooted space for participants to explore their entrepreneurial skills and ideas. The workshops operated one day a week for six weeks for women and gender diverse individuals interested in building their micro or small business to help them boost agency and well-being.

We are honoured to have worked with this summer's cohort and congratulate the time and effort they have dedicated to this program! 💜 Stay tuned as we share updates on their businesses and leadership journey. We will also be announcing the application launch for the second cohort this fall/winter.

#changemakeher #summerprogramming #goodtobegood #empowerment #lowbarrier #traumainformed #economicwellbeing #mentorship #workshops #leaders #nonprofit #testimonials #cohort #teamlove #community #clientlove #grassroots #equity

In the current established economic environment, w

In the current established economic environment, women perform 66 percent of the world’s work, produce 50 percent of the food globally, but earn only 10 percent of the income and own 1-2 percent of the property (UNICEF 2009). While economic opportunities have increased over the past 30 years, and female workers make up more than 40 percent of the global labor force, there is still a significant gap in wages amongst the genders as women continue to be underrepresented in certain industries and occupations (World Bank 2011a). Women face discrimination and non recognition of the value of their work that are often reinforced by traditional gender stereotypes, negative biases in institutions and laws. This debilitates their opportunities and limits their access to resources, education, training, and leadership roles (Walters, Mason 1994).

Gender-based stereotypes in the workforce, particularly business, limit opportunities for marginalized women and hinder their potential and abilities to grow in companies and corporations. Because of this, there is a growing shift towards entrepreneurship amongst women as this allows better upward mobility, equal rates of pay, and flexibility to manage independent-care responsibilities. Women led and established businesses are being recognized for their vital role in economic growth, equitable employment practices, and are significantly integral to the world wide economy according to the ILO (2008). #goodtobegood #entrepreneurship #grassroots #community #womenempowerment #changemakeher #changemaker #nonprofit #equity #economicempowerment

Meet our outreach manager, Suha! Suha (she/her) i

Meet our outreach manager, Suha!

Suha (she/her) is the daughter of Palestinian refugees who found their way to Greece, where she was born and raised. She has lived in 5 countries and speaks 4 languages. Giving back to the community is a passion of hers. She has been volunteering for years—assisting organizations improve lives and raise money for important projects. During her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and pup Oliver. You can connect with Suha at outreach@goodtobegood.ca. 👈🏽

We are so thankful to work alongside Suha!💕

#outreachmanager #teamlove #goodtobegood #advocacy #community #grassroots #nonprofit #thankyou

Sade* is currently living in a shelter as a refuge

Sade* is currently living in a shelter as a refugee from Nigeria—like many refugees, finding security and safety in Canada is a top priority for Sade. For Sade, that means having the proper care they need to heal, recover, and lead a healthy life. Sade shared their story and what they needed, which allowed us to provide exactly what they asked for: financial assistance and data cards for their phone to stay connected to loved ones and vital support networks.

Our Empowering Care Packs relief program supports women and non-binary folks in urgent need of essentials and emergency aid. Please consider supporting our relief efforts to get more support out to women and folks like Sade. Your contributions have been instrumental in sending hope and comfort.

*We DO NOT use and share real names to help protect the confidentiality of the community member's identity and data. #community #grassroots #goodtobegood #empoweringcare #support #essentials #nonprofit #collectiveaction #refugeestories #relief #impact

Women have proven throughout time that when given

Women have proven throughout time that when given the opportunity, they are able to rise to the occasion, overcome barriers, and lead with compassion, strength, and empathy.

"We are realizing that success can mean something different for each of us. Our job title and our salary are just a small part of who we truly are. We are multi-faceted individuals. To reduce success to one thing, like income, is limiting. It is really important to ask ourselves, what does success mean to me?" (Marsha, Change Make-Her intro workshop)

We cannot thank our amazing facilitator and mentor, Marsha, enough for leading our first Changemake-Her Program and encouraging women and gender diverse folks to pursue their dreams and goals. You are an inspiration and changemaker in every sense of the word!

Women entrepreneurs are an instrumental force and an catalytic agent of change. It is necessary to provide opportunities and resources especially for marginalized women, to cultivate their talents and guide the world towards a place where gender equality becomes a reality globally. #community #grassroots #advocacy #goodtobegood #teamlove #changemakeher #entrepreneurship #womenempowerment #program #mentorship #economicdevelopment

We are so honoured to have Catherine of SoYoung jo

According to research conducted by Donna Kelley, a

According to research conducted by Donna Kelley, a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Babson College, individuals from specific demographics and situation-induced circumstances are less likely to pursue entrepreneurship as a viable career path or start a business. This includes women who live in underrepresented communities, women who identify as socio-economically disadvantaged, persons with disabilities, migrants, refugees, folks experiencing poverty and racism, marginalized youth, and folks formerly incarcerated.

We must recognize systemic barriers to entrepreneurship to identify gaps and design initiatives that address underserved populations and equalize purposeful participation. Rethinking "entrepreneurship" and fostering equal access to entrepreneurial activity that enables marginalized and made-vulnerable women and gender-diverse people to consider other means of supporting their well-being are critical to promoting equity and women's empowerment. Entrepreneurship is for everyone—and it can unlock the potential to tackle socio-economic impacts of inequity.👩🏾‍💼 #changemakeher #entrepreneurship #accessibility #inclusive #community #support #genderequity #economicindependence #addressbarriers #goodtobegood #research #tranformativeleadership #empowerment

Our Change Make-Her participants are excited to le

We are so excited to have Alyssa as our Change Mak

Do you have a passion for advancing gender equalit

Do you have a passion for advancing gender equality for all? Do you want to help drive intersectional and inclusive community-led programmes in Canada? Do you have a desire to serve marginalized women and communities in a compassionate way? If you’re looking to support a grassroots, women-led humanitarian and advocacy nonprofit organization that puts communities first, ensures diverse women and marginalized folks are supported and empowered with care, and if you’re driven to lift others up, consider joining our team!

GOOD TO BE GOOD is currently recruiting a Community Engagement Coordinator on a volunteer basis to be a part of our "small yet mighty" core nonprofit team and work with stakeholders to lead the delivery of our 2021-2022 programs and services focused on gender equity and empowerment, community-building, and intersectional support. We value our volunteers and appreciate their time and commitment and encourage you to apply based on your skills, availability, interests, and lived experiences. Please click the @charityvillage link in our bio for more information, or email us at together@goodtobegood.ca for any inquiries! #goodtobegood #charityvillage #volunteeropportunities #community #volunteertoronto #activism

We are so happy to have the talented Nadège (she/

We are so happy to have the talented Nadège (she/her) as one of our Change Make-Her guest mentors this week! Nadège will be providing participants with key insights on business administration, creating financial goals, costs and start up requirements, and offer accessible financial planning tools to help our group on their own financial journeys! We are so excited for our participants to learn from Nadège and Marsha this Saturday!

BIO: Nadège has been working with professionals and families since 2011 to help them achieve their financial planning goals. She provides advice on Investment and Insurance Planning; Tax and Retirement Planning; Estate Planning; Intergenerational Wealth Transfer Planning; and Education Savings Planning. As a CFP® Professional, it is her obligation to give advice that is in the best interest of her clients to help them achieve financial independence. In her spare time Nadège enjoys hiking and skiing with her husband and 2 daughters, reading all things non-fiction, and giving back to her community. #entrepreneurship #communityled #changemakeher #goodtobegood #grassroots #nonprofit #programs #development #economicindependence #genderequity

A huge thank you to @thebikebrigade for helping us

A huge thank you to @thebikebrigade for helping us deliver Empowering Care Packs this month! With their collaboration and generous donations from our community members, we provided made-vulnerable women and gender diverse people with critical supports such as healthy food, wellness and personal aid essentials, and Visa gift cards for basic daily needs. Direct supports like these help women maintain dignity and health during stressful situations, enable a safe transition to independence after leaving a shelter or harmful environment, and provide comfort and relief during crisis or trauma. Every bit of hope and community care promotes thriving communities, and supporting women means upholding and ensuring the dignity of all life. ♥️ #goodtobegood #communitypartner #empoweringcarepacks #thankyou #support #communitycare #service #access #relief #genderequality #essentials #basicneeds #humanrights

We are so excited to have Maggie (she/her) (@blubo

We are so excited to have Maggie (she/her) (@bluboho) as one of our Change Make-Her guest mentors! Maggie will provide our participants with key insight into starting and building a small business and guide the group on how to independently write an effective and structured business plan at any level and with any experience. Maggie believes women should be empowered to succeed on their own terms. She also believes that entrepreneurship is a powerful driver for gender equality and can be used to create positive change. We are so excited for participants to learn from Maggie and Marsha on Thursday!

BIO: From a young age, Maggie has recognized the magic of enshrining our most meaningful moments within a piece of jewelry, inspired by the thrill of finding the perfect piece. With a degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s in Business, she’s developed a deep reverence for the earth’s precious resources alongside a keen interest for community-focused environmentally sustainable business practices. In 2010, Maggie founded bluboho. It was her goal to offer elevated handcrafted jewelry in a curated space that feels like home, where we can come together to celebrate, aspire, and tell our stories through our jewelry. Now living in Toronto with her son and husband, Maggie and the bluboho team are continually adapting new strategies to minimize bluboho's footprint, along with supporting various environmental and community support organizations. #changemakeher #nonprofit #entrepreneurship #goodtobegood #community #programming #communityled #accessible

“We, the undersigned, have worked together to pr

“We, the undersigned, have worked together to present to you a path forward to ensure that the actions taken by the City to remove people from Trinity-Bellwoods Park on Tuesday June 22nd, 2021, are never repeated. Using armed police officers on horseback and in riot gear to remove residents who are vulnerable to Toronto’s unaffordable housing market due to inadequate social supports, has no place in a caring, compassionate society. Instead, we must commit to taking a human rights compliant approach toward housing encampment residents that is co-created with encampment residents.

A tent in a park is no one’s first option, and we understand that parks cannot be a permanent housing solution. However, the forcible removal of encampment residents must end. This inflicts further trauma on already vulnerable Torontonians and does not address the issues you are trying to solve. This approach just relocates people to another park, underneath a bridge, or, worse, back to an unsafe living situation that led them to a tent in the first place. We believe there is a better way.” (Source: Toronto Drop In Network)

⚠️Read the full letter co-authored by the TDIN and signed by over 200-organizations and leaders and access the digital toolkit for additional resources- links in our bio. #noencampmentevictions #defundthepolice #sharetoparks @johntory @cityofto

Meet the amazing Mentor, Marsha Roc (she/her) for

Meet the amazing Mentor, Marsha Roc (she/her) for our upcoming Change Make-Her program! ♥️

Marsha is an entrepreneur, creator of SHED which stands for Sense Healing Every Day.Her program invites women to shed what is in the way of them being fully self-expressed to show up in the world as their true authentic selves. She’s also a skilled Marketing Professional who has provided her expertise and knowledge in telecommunications, media and not-for-profit sectors. She believes that through self-care and healing practices,we can move past our trauma to thrive,bring joy, love and our light to everything we do, especially running a successful business!
#goodtobegood #changemakeher #community #teamlove #mentor #entrepreneur #nonprofit #leadership

Our first FREE summer virtual program for women an

Our first FREE summer virtual program for women and non-binary folks is accepting applications!

This community-led program aims to bridge the gap for women and non-binary folks with entrepreneurial spirits who face multiple barriers by leading them through comprehensive, inclusive workshops. Through a series of 6-week development workshops, participants will have the opportunity to establish connections, interact with mentors and industry professionals, engage in discussions around “Entrepreneurship 101,” develop basic business skills, learn health and wellness practices, and explore ideas and challenges in a safe and inclusive space.

Registrations are now open for the Change Make-Her Program and will support women and non-binary folks in all stages of the business cycle and level of experience. We prioritize women and non-binary people who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, survivors of gender abuse and violence, living in low-resourced/low-income areas, and those living with intersecting experiences such as racism, isolation, trauma, mental health conditions, poverty, disabilities, and women who have never had an opportunity for programs like this due to any factor, including access and location. Eligible participants are now being contacted for the next virtual cohort to be offered between mid-July and the end of August TBD. An intake survey and confirmation of enrolment are required. Participants will receive a $50 gift card at the end of all 6 sessions. We value low-barrier access—we will consider assistance for participants who require data to be able to attend the virtual workshops.

To learn more about the program, contact Program Lead, Suzanne, at sa@goodtobegood.ca to receive more information or for help with registration. ♥️ #goodtobegood #entrepreneurship #community #changemakeher #programs #BIPOCwomen #genderequality #economicindependence #skills #development #leadership #lowbarrieraccess #nonprofit #services #empowerment

"No pride for some of us without liberation for al

"No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us" - Marsha P. Johnson

This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history led by trailblazers and gay rights activists Marsha P Johnson, and Sylvia Rivera. As we celebrate Pride this year, we honour the Black and Brown trans women who paved the way for gay rights and liberation in 1969 and those who continue to march, and advocate against the police brutality of marginalized communities. Happy Pride! 🌈 ♥️

#lgbtqia2 #pride #equality #stonewall

We are now accepting applications for our Empoweri

We are now accepting applications for our Empowering Care Packs (ECP)—a relief assistance community program that offers supports for women, girls, and non-binary folks who have experienced or are experiencing homelessness, precarious housing, gender-based violence, income and economic insecurity, or if they're transitioning from a shelter or in critical need of essentials. We are currently prioritizing those who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour) and racialized and those living in the GTHA area. Supports can include healthy food, baby products, phone data, gift cards, personal items, wellness products, etc.

To learn more about our relief program, please feel free to email us or Jenny at support@goodtobegood.ca to receive more information or to receive the application form.

We are currently accepting applications for July 2021 recipients. Applicants will receive an update from us within 1-2 weeks of the application request. Please note that the form does not guarantee confirmation of product or financial supports. We are doing our best to accommodate each applicant's needs.❤️ #communitysupport #goodtobegood #nonprofit #empoweringcarepacks #advocacy #relieffund #assistance

We are so excited to introduce GOOD TO BE GOOD's a

We are so excited to introduce GOOD TO BE GOOD's amazing Program Lead Suzanne!

Suzanne (she/her) @youyetteto is a humanitarian and social activist at heart. She believes that we all have the personal responsibility to help create a better world and to drive changes that will have a positive impact and make a difference in people's lives.
To her, there is nothing more valuable and meaningful than giving back and advocate in support of communities who need it the most. She is eager to use her experience in the non-profit sector and in community building along with her deep understanding of intersectional supports to create empowering & holistic programs for women and folks who have experienced gender-based violence, and marginalized communities. #goodtobegood #advocate #teamlove #community

Last week, the remains of 215 Indigenous babies an

Last week, the remains of 215 Indigenous babies and children were found at a former residential school in Kamloops, BC. We deeply acknowledge, mourn, and grieve the loss of the stolen innocent lives and the thousands more that have yet to be uncovered. We cannot dismiss or bury the deliberate oppression and cultural genocide experienced by the Indigenous community as something of the past, as the consequences of colonialism permeate and persist to impact Indigenous families and survivors of these atrocities to this day.

As we mark the start of Indigenous History month, we must act on our inherent, moral, and civil responsibility—as citizens and as members of humanity—to take an active role, individually and collectively, towards reconciliation and healing. We can start by re-thinking the dimensions and nature of the systems we live in. It is imperative that we as non-Indigenous kin continue to learn about the true history that has often been dismissed and ignored by the Canadian government and advocate for the rights of Indigenous Peoples, such as their right to clean water, air, self-determination, autonomy, territories, resources, land as they have from time immemorial, and the protection of their culture and communities.

We know that we cannot have lasting peace without centering liberation and restorative justice. #everychildmatters #215children #215indigenouschildren

[Repost @whatifpolitics] Today is International Day of Education and I’m reminded of the horrors our government carried out in the name of “education” and “civilization” - the horrors it continues to carry out in the name of welfare and care.

What do you call an institution that doesn’t even spare children?

Legal progress on this front has been made, and I’ll get you caught up with that soon.

Sources:APTN, Canadian Encyclopedia, Maclean’s Statistics Canada

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