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“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 #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

To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day today, we want to br

To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day today, we want to bring awareness to menstrual health and hygiene and period poverty.

Period poverty affects millions of women and girls around the world! What is period poverty? It is when a person does not have access to safe and proper hygienic sanitary products, and the inability to manage their periods with dignity. Menstrual products are a necessity for ALL women, girls, and people who menstruate and should not be considered a luxury item. However, the rising cost of products, severe shortages, and lack of resources and facilities make it nearly inaccessible for low income and homeless communities everywhere. This is further exacerbated by crises like COVID-19, as many face financial insecurity and economic hardship, and must make the difficult choice of purchasing essential groceries or period products. This can force them to resort to unhygienic alternatives which can have serious health risks such as toxic shock syndrome and other infections. 👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽 Menstruation is not just a women’s issue; it has always been a gender equality issue. 👈🏾👈🏾👈🏾👈🏾People who menstruate deserve to manage their periods with dignity, without the shame or stigma. It’s important we advance the conversation surrounding periods and take positive actions to normalize them. During this time, it is especially important to donate feminine hygiene products amongst other essentials to our neighbours and community members in need.

You can also help break the silence by raising awareness, advocating for better access to free and safe menstrual products and facilities, changing negative norms and stigma, and ensuring that period poverty is continuously being addressed.

We hope you join us today in the fight to end period poverty. ♥️ #menstrualhygieneday #periodpoverty #genderequality #goodtobegood #menstruationmatters #endstigma #menstrualhealth 📸 Photo by our talented friend @taranoellephoto for UNDIVIDED. Words by our Community Manager @karxnk.

We are so grateful to Hayley and her lovely team a

We are so grateful to Hayley and her lovely team at @wholechildco and Jen from @collectivephotoco for their generosity and support!
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[Repost @wholechildco] We’re sure it’s no surprise to most of you that Jen from @collectivephotoco and I are awesome buds. And our friendship started long before these companies + communities we’ve built. And now, one of the coolest parts of ‘us’ is sharing a community of incredible moms, women entrepreneurs and fellow humans that share the same values that we do. And as much as mine has become global (thank you, virtual world!) + Jen’s is super local, we talk a lot about it + care deeply about all of you. Regardless of geography, we’re all connected in so many ways.

So today, we’re launching a limited release ‘Being Human’ apparel collection that does just that: communicates meaningful + inclusive messages to those within reach and gives back thoughtfully to charities that help make the world a better place. So $5 from every ‘being human’ hoodie will go to @goodtobegoodfoundation and $5 from every ‘hey mama’ hoodie will go to @everymomcounts (global) and @newmomproject (local), split evenly. Because after all, we believe that if we all come together, we can lift each other up in powerful ways.

So what do you do? Pre-order starts NOW for the ‘hey mama’ and ‘being human’ hoodies with limited quantities and for a very limited time (pssst, that means a week!). As the months progress, you’ll see more timed releases that support messages of diversity, inclusion, equity and kindness and really, all things human. Stay tuned 👉🏼 link in bio for more info + to purchase.

We’ve had this up our sleeve (literally) for a long time and we’re super excited to finally share this initiative with all of you.
xo hayley + jen #goodtobegoodfoundation #community #withkindness #wholechildco #collective #doinggood #nonprofit #supportlocalbusiness

We understand the importance of everyone having ea

We understand the importance of everyone having easy and affordable access to healthy food and essential items. This remains a challenge for many folks living in low-income areas and communities of colour. The reality is, many do not have ready access to healthy foods and products that affluent families do.

Bridging the gap between health and justice is associated with better, more stable health outcomes and stimulates economic development. We must ensure made-vulnerable groups have equitable access and opportunity to ALL types of healthcare (affordable healthy food options, housing, counselling, supplements, safe water, etc.) and other measures that protect and enable them to build thriving, wholesome lives. Addressing the supportive, all-encompassing needs of made-vulnerable populations will help them face social, cultural, political, and financial changes in our society and create a foundation for improved quality of life for everyone.

We are grateful to have collaborated with @LuckyIronFish to provide adequate supports and products that will enable individuals to maintain their health during this challenging time. 🫂 #luckyironfish #community #affordablehealthcare #partners #equality #nonprofit #goodtobegoodfoundation #goodtobegood #lowbarrier #access #affordablewellness ID: Client holding an iron fish which is a cooking tool intended to add more iron.

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers and

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers and maternal figures in the world! Your unconditional love, support, and strength are a powerful force! ♥️

We are so excited to announce that our incredible supporter @minimioche have partnered with @oliviaherrickdesign to launch their limited edition mama+mini 'Do Your Best' tee! The ‘Do Your Best’ tee is available in women's and kids—and is a little reminder when things are hard, that we’re all doing our best; and that a little self-compassion and self-kindness goes a long way.✨

10% of sales in their collection will be donated to our Women's Empowerment Program! To learn more, visit @minimioche or the link in our bio and check out this exciting collaboration! #doyourbest #goodtobegoodfoundation #mothersday #withkindness #community #goodtobegood #partners #kindhumanclub

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? If you’re looking to support a grassroots, women-led humanitarian and advocacy nonprofit organization that puts communities first, ensures diverse women and marginalized people are supported and empowered with care, and if you’re driven to lift others up, consider joining our team!

We are currently recruiting a Community Engagement Coordinator (part-time, volunteer-basis) and a Women's Group Mentor & Facilitator (for a 6 week program) to join our small yet mighty women-led nonprofit team! At GOOD TO BE GOOD, we value our volunteers and appreciate their time and commitment and encourage you to apply for a volunteer position 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. ♥️ #goodtobegoodfoundation #volunteer #nonprofit #charityvillage #volunteertoronto #volunteeropportunities #cause #community #development

May 5th is Red Dress Day and the National Day of A

May 5th is Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two Spirit Peoples (MMIWG2S). On this day, we remember those who have lost their lives due to colonial and gendered violence, those who are still missing across Canada and the United States, and those whose lives are affected by this violence.

Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit Peoples are three times more likely to face sexual, gendered and domestic violence than non-Indigenous people in Canada. This deliberate pattern of human rights violations is perpetuated by historical systemic racial and colonial structures put in place by the Canadian government who continue to marginalize and eradicate Indigenous Nations, their land and communities til this day.

“Indigenous women make up 16% of all female homicide victims, and 11% of missing women, even though Indigenous people make up 4.3% of the population of Canada ( Assembly of First Nations).

These alarming and devastating statistics are a grim reminder of the social, political, and racial inequality that exists between Indigenous peoples and the rest of Canada. We cannot turn a blind eye on this human rights crisis. MMIW2S is an ongoing systemic tragedy that requires urgent and accountable actions from the Canadian state and government.

Red Dress Day is a campaign started by Métis artist Jamie Black to symbolize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit Peoples. We encourage everyone to share awareness not just today-but everyday. #mmiwg2s #reddress #nomorestolensisters

A big THANK YOU to our Good To Be Good community!

A big THANK YOU to our Good To Be Good community! Because of you, we were able to raise $7649 during our GlobalGiving Accelerator campaign and are proud to announce that we are now recognized and vetted partners of GlobalGiving! 🌏

"We're thrilled to have Good To Be Good as part of our community. Good To Be Good has met our rigorous vetting standards for trust and community support, and we're committed to providing tools, training, and support as they learn, grow and become more effective," said Alix Guerrier, CEO of @globalgiving. "GlobalGiving donors value the opportunity to support nonprofits like Good To Be Good, knowing that they'll get regular updates about how their donations are put to work."

Our project provides Empowerment Care Packs (ECP) that includes healthy food boxes, cash supplements, menstrual items, personal aid, new family products, a note of positive affirmation, community-based intersectional resources for economic supports and additional services to diverse women, girls and trans women, particularly Black, Indigenous, People of Colour who have experienced structural poverty, marginalization, and gender-based violence.

While our campaign may be over, you can still donate to our project by clicking the @globalgiving link in our bio! ♥️ #globalgiving #donatetoday #goodtobegood #partners #genderequality #community #grassroots

Meet our incredible Community Manager, Karen! ♥️ @karxnk (she/her) is a photographer, writer, and social activist. Giving back allows her to support others and make a positive difference in her community.

Whether she’s creating original content and advocacy material for our social media channels or devotedly contributing to a campaign, Karen believes the possibilities for women, gender-diverse folks, and racialized communities are limitless and understands the urgency to act at a political, economic and individual level. You can connect with Karen at kr@goodtobegood.ca 👈🏾

We are grateful to be working alongside Karen! 🌏 #goodtobegood #communitymanager #nonprofit #teamgood #activist #feminist #thankyou ID: Karen smiling and holding a box of donations for service delivery.

There are only few hours left to give to our @glob

There are only few hours left to give to our @globalgiving campaign. Please help us reach our goal of $8553 by 11:59pm ET! We couldn’t do this work without your support.

We have raised over $7000 so far for our project! Thank you to everyone who has liked, shared, and donated to our cause. Every donation made to our @globalgiving campaign whether big or small helps provide ‘Empowering Care Packs’ for made-vulnerable diverse women and girls who faced gender based violence and structural poverty. More information can be found in the link in our bio. ♥️
#globalgiving #donate #womenempowerment #activism

Today we are taking the time to reflect on our pas

Today we are taking the time to reflect on our past, present, and future relationship with the planet. That includes recognizing Indigenous Peoples, women and girls, racialized communities who have, for far too long, been the first and worst hit by trending climate impacts. Yet, Indigenous People have been the most successful preservationists of the natural world and stewards of lands long before modern-day environmentalism.

From sea-level rise to extreme weather or pollution contamination of natural drinking water sources, a warming world continues to bring growing threats to lives and stability for populations who have been made vulnerable by systemic inequity, colonialism, imperialism, patriarchy, racism, and capitalism. Climate degradation is an attack on collective peace and security.

This Earth Day, let us commit as communities to become good ancestors. Let us commit to centring the voices and lived experiences of those most impacted by the environmental crisis as experts and leaders and strengthening grassroots groups and movements often left out of spaces that address the intersectional impacts. We must work together to heal the Earth so that future generations can live in communities where everyone can participate in economic, cultural, and political systems of life enhancement. And finally, we must apply a gender and race Justice lens to building climate resilience for all. 🌏 #genderjustice #grassroots #climatecrisisisahumanrightscrisis #earthdayiseveryday ID: Three Indigenous kids and youth smiling with their masks on a sunny winter day in Toronto.

We'd like to give a big thank you to @minimioche f

We'd like to give a big thank you to @minimioche for their kind generosity and partnership! Through their buy one/give one organic cotton sock donation program and collection in March, our volunteer team was able to distribute 750 pairs of new socks to children across the GTA earlier this month. We thank them so much for the purposeful and meaningful work they do for the community! 💙 #donorappreciation #minimioche #goodtobegood #community #giveback #impact

Our #GlobalGiving campaign has officially launched

Our #GlobalGiving campaign has officially launched! Now, we need your help.

We are asking you to get involved by donating to our campaign. Our goal is to raise $8,553 by April 23, 2021, at 9 AM ET. 👈🏾👈🏼 Every donation made to our @globalgiving fundraiser helps provide 'Empowering Care Packs' (ECP) for made-vulnerable diverse women and girls who have faced gender-based violence and structural poverty. Each ECP includes healthy food parcels, cash supplements, menstrual items, personal aid, new family products, a note of positive affirmation, community-based intersectional resources for additional supports and economic assistance. As the pandemic continues to ravage communities, the need to support women, their economic empowerment, and address the long-standing challenges of poverty are more crucial than ever. We invite you to contribute to be a part of empowering women alongside us.

HELP US REACH OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL! To learn more, please visit the page link in our bio. Or share this post with your community. We appreciate every bit of action. ♥️

For more information or to find out other ways to contribute, email fundraising@goodtobegood.ca ✊🏾 Main campaign photo by @taranoellephoto
#empoweringcare #supportwomen #endgbv #endpoverty #community #fundraiser #donatetoday #supports #relief #economicempowerment #strongwomenstrongnation

The tragic Atlanta spa shootings that claimed the

The tragic Atlanta spa shootings that claimed the lives of 8 people - 6 of them women, is not just an isolated event. It is a horrifying reminder of the rampant misogyny and racism that still exists in our society today.

Ongoing racist violence against the Asian community is as much a Canadian issue as it is American. According to Stats Canada, the upsurge of Anti-Asian hate crimes reported in Canada since the beginning of the pandemic has tripled at an alarming rate due to the spread of false information and racial discrimination. The pandemic highlights the long standing history of deep rooted prejudice and harmful stereotypes Asian Americans and Asian Canadians face; particularly affecting working-class migrant and immigrant women. Factors such as language, race, and status further deny them access to basic human rights and leave them vulnerable and unprotected.

We encourage everyone to donate to @ButterflyCSW, who work directly with Asian/migrant SW in Toronto/GTA, and advocate for safer working conditions and human rights for SW.

There are also many ways to support the AAPI community, from building awareness, reporting anti-Asian hate-crimes, intervening as effective bystanders, and donating to nonprofits and charities that work to dismantle Asian racism.

Please check out the second slide for links and resources on how to support the AAPI community. In the wake of the acts of violence against Asian Americans and Asian Canadians communities we cannot stay silent. #endracism #stopasianhate #activism #allyship #endantiasianracism

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