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Friends, #GivingTuesday is TODAY! With your help,

Friends, #GivingTuesday is TODAY!

With your help, we can continue supporting women and gender-diverse folks experiencing violence, poverty, social isolation, and complex socio-economic barriers with essential and restorative supports for their well-being.

Our Empowering Care Packs relief program is 80% funded on GlobalGiving, but the need is increasing. For $25, you can provide a pack of diapers for a baby living in the shelter with their mother. For $63, you can give an Empowerment Care package that contains nutritious food, wellness items, and essential resources. For $126, you can maintain a month's worth of phone data, vital to keeping a woman connected to loved ones, community members, and their network.

As we move into the holiday season, we ask you to help ensure care for every woman and gender-diverse person by donating to our efforts. The generous support of people like you enables our Empowering Care Packs relief service and other programs to be there for communities that have been made vulnerable. Community-based programs are a lifeline for many people—and the consequences of inaction are lifelong.

Without you, we won't be able to provide them with the supports and resources they need. Consider donating to our campaign on #GivingTuesday today.

Looking to help in other ways?

Make the most of the next week and share our campaign with the gender equity advocates and changemakers in your life.

As always, thank you for supporting our work and being a part of our community. #goodtobegood #givingtuesdayca #actsofkindness

#GivingTuesday is one day away and we want to take

#GivingTuesday is one day away and we want to take this moment to thank everyone who has contributed to our efforts this year, particularly our relief program: Empowering Care Packs. 💜

As such, we are pleased to share an update on our Empowering Care Packs Program! You can view the latest impact report on our GlobalGiving campaign page.

In this report, you will find a highlight of our Empowering Care Packs relief program and service, care experiences, insights on applicant needs and demographics, key contribution updates, and stories from our outstanding community members and clients.

The work outlined in this report would not be possible without the support of our incredible community, including people impacted by marginalization and injustices, volunteers, donors, sponsors, advocates, and more. Your contributions make all the difference.

We cannot thank you enough for your continued support in our mission and efforts in serving women and gender-diverse folks in marginalized communities.
#together #nonprofit #community #givingtuesdayca #globalgiving #thankyou #appreciationpost #goodtobegood

For #SmallBusinessSaturday, we are taking this mom

The United Nations General Assembly has designated

The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women issued by the UN General Assembly in 1993 defines violence against women as "any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life."

This year's theme is "Orange The World: End Violence Against Women Now!" The colour orange represents a brighter future, free from violence and harm. Painfully, this is not the reality for many women and girls.

1 in 3 women has been subjected to abuse by an intimate partner, non-intimate partner, or family member in their lifetime. Since the onset of the pandemic, studies have shown that 2 in 3 women reported that they or a woman they know had experienced some form of violence. It also remains largely unreported due to impunity, shame, stigma, and silence surrounding it. Gender-based violence and violence against women and girls are some of the widespread and devastating human rights violations happening in the world today. Marginalized women deeply and disproportionately feel the effects of these violations. And prevent equality, peace, and sustainable development from being achieved.

Beyond wearing orange and using hashtags, we encourage our communities to continue learning about gender-based violence, gender discrimination, and any abuse perpetrated against women and girls. Start by listening to survivors and those affected by abuse. Advocate for multi-pronged solutions that are comprehensive, inclusive, equitable, and survivor-centred. Support organizations that are investing in the safety of women and advancing prevention strategies. 🧡
#16daysofactivism #endgbv #eliminationofviolenceagainstwomen #goodtobegood #advocacy #humanrights #equity #genderequality

#GivingTuesday is almost here! We are highlighting

#GivingTuesday is almost here! We are highlighting some of our amazing supporters and partners dedicated to being beacons of change and building gender equal and kind communities. We are proud to do this work alongside them.

✨ Meet our longtime supporter + partner-in-solidarity, Justyna of NAGI! 👆🏾

"It has been a true honour working with GTBG. The founder and their team of volunteers have always been a source of inspiration for us and many other people throughout various collaborations we have participated in. GTBG brings awareness to women and gender-diverse issues we as a community need to hear and ACT on.” - @eatnagi

Thank you, Justyna and NAGI! 💜

#goodtobegood #partners #insolidarity #community #together #givingtuesdayca #supporters #gratitude #communitymembers #togetherforwomen #grassroots #relationshipsmatter

#GivingTuesday is coming up, so for the next 2 wee

#GivingTuesday is coming up, so for the next 2 weeks, we are highlighting some of our amazing supporters and partners dedicated to being beacons of change and building gender equal and kind communities. We are proud to do this work alongside them.

✨ Meet our longtime supporter + change advocate, Meg! 👆🏾

“My experience collaborating with GTBG goes back to early 2018 and it has been a wonderful learning experience and absolute gift! I have had the privilege of attending GTBG panels (International Women's Day Panel event at @thedrake in 2020) and working together to create promotional art for their annual 'Together for Women' holiday event fundraiser (2019), as well as for ongoing #GivingTuesday and Women's Relief Fund initiatives. The grassroots impact of Good To Be Good is strong — it has been amazing to witness the good they've continued to cultivate, even during the pandemic, offering creative virtual workshops and providing Good Food Boxes in collaboration with FoodShare TO as well as personal care relief packages and financial support. GTBG is about community focused care, building lasting relationships and sustainable connections - they are love and care in action. I am grateful to be one of their supporters in the background. If you're interested to get involved too, I urge you to check out their website.” - @mego_leo_draws

Thank you, Meg! 💜

#goodtobegood #partners #insolidarity #community #together #givingtuesdayca #supporters #gratitude #communitymembers #togetherforwomen #grassroots #relationshipsmatter

November marks Women's Abuse Prevention Month. Wh

November marks Women's Abuse Prevention Month.

While we may refer to this month as "Women's Abuse Prevention," problems of gender violence—which includes sexual violence, interpersonal and structural violence, symbolic abuse, displacement, harassment, trafficking, homocide, psychological abuse—are viewed by society as "women's issues" rather than seen as "everyone's issue" and a humanitarian crisis that affects all of us as a global family. It takes the strength of an entire community, inclusive of men, boys, and institutions, to eradicate violence against women and girls. This begins with providing radical support to those affected and holding abusers accountable while providing appropriate interventions that reduce the risk of offending.

We encourage our communities to continue learning about gender-based violence, gender discrimination, and any abuse perpetrated against women and girls disproportionately committed by men and patriarchal systems, which is a cause and a consequence of gender inequality. We urge everyone to take these injustices seriously.

There is no solution to inequality that doesn't start with supporting and protecting the fundamental rights and needs of women and others in vulnerable situations and conflict. 💜 #endgbv #abusepreventionmonth #gbv #womenandgirls #genderequality #believesurvivors #intersectionalitymatters #humanitariancrisis #genderjustice

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Sources: UN Women, World Bank, UNODC

We are excited to have Lindsay (she/her) join the

We are excited to have Lindsay (she/her) join the Good to Be Good team and community as the Peer Engagement + Social Work Specialist!

💙 Lindsay is a registered social worker with a deep passion for community building, empowerment, and growth. Her experiences across the social service sector have fuelled her passions and motivated her to pursue social justice initiatives in her community. She also enjoys dedicating time to self-care with arts and crafts, and spending time with her family and cats.

Lindsay is eager to share this journey with you and looks forward to connecting with the community. #teamlove #community #grassroots #advocacy #goodtobegood #nonprofit #specialist #peersupport

To mark the end of #SmallBusinessMonth, we are sha

To mark the end of #SmallBusinessMonth, we are sharing a sneak peek of a children's book series created by entrepreneur and author, Sharmayne! 💜 (Swipe to see the book’s illustrations!)

👉🏿 Meet Sharmayne! Sharmayne is a business owner and author of "Mommy's Precious Babies" and "Lemons, Limes and Tangyryne." These books are set to launch this month and can be purchased on Amazon. Her books are inspired by her 3 beautiful kids: Michael, Phoenyx, and Kameryn. Sharmayne chose to publish her first book to honour their family dog Tangyryne, who was her daughter's lifeline and to celebrate the love and bond that their dog and Kameryn shared through storytelling.

Please consider supporting by visiting the links below and subscribing to Mommy's Precious Babies book series channels. 💙

IG: @sharmayneawhyte
✨ Launching in November 2021! ✨
#changemakers #mommyspreciousbabies #smallbusinessowner #changemakeher #entrepreneur #cause #creators #artists #series #illustrations #childrensbooks #authors #writers #microbusiness #mentorshipprogram #shoplocal

Meet Heidy—our new team member and Community Rel

Meet Heidy—our new team member and Community Relations Specialist! 💜 Our team members and volunteers are the human vessels through which our organizational mandate, mission, and vision is brought to life. Without them, there is no Good To Be Good. We are thrilled to have Heidy support our services and programs for the women and folks in our communities.

👉🏽 Bio: Heidy Quintanilla (she/her) I am a passionate individual working in the not-for-profit sector focusing on crime prevention in marginalized populations through education, advocacy and support. When I'm not advocating for my clients, you can find me reading a book at the library or bookstore.

#teamlove #goodtobegoodfoundation #community #activism #grassroots #nonprofit #goodtobegood #specialist #volunteering

Small businesses are the heart and soul of our com

Small businesses are the heart and soul of our communities. In particular, women-owned + BIPOC-owned small businesses are essential to the greater economy and local populations they serve.

As we approach the last few days of #SmallBusinessMonth, we will be celebrating by sharing some of our favourite small businesses and their owners from our Change Make-Her entrepreneur program this summer. 💜

👉🏿 Meet Monique. Monique is the founder and CEO of Watching Over Women (WOW Toronto). From her own experience, she knows that survivors of sexual assault have the power to heal themselves and the ability to support and empower other women on their journey. She is passionate about helping women survivors find their inner power to live enriched and thriving lives. Watching Over Women Empowerment Center is an empowerment center for women-identified survivors of sexual assault or r*pe, providing holistic services, programs and a safe space and platform to share their stories, meet other women survivors and take back that voice that was once taken from them.

Please consider supporting by visiting the links below and subscribing to WOW's channels. 💙

IG: @wow_toronto
FB: @watchingoverwomen
Website: www.wowtoronto.org
✨ Launching in January 2022! ✨ #changemakers #wowtoronto #smallbusinessowner #changemakeher #entrepreneur #cause #creators #nonprofit

For our community member, Linda**, our Empowering

For our community member, Linda**, our Empowering Care Packs service helped with basic essentials during a time of difficulty. Linda will be using the assistance for housing-related expenses. For community members affected by crises and inequities, assistance like these help cover emergency needs and can strengthen resilience and the recovery process.

We ensure access and service delivery to supports for diverse women, girls, and gender-diverse folks experiencing gender-based violence and abuse, crisis, social isolation, and poverty, to name a few. The Empowering Care Packs relief service addresses:

💜community members experiencing food insecurity
💙community members who require support for their mental health well-being
💜community members with an unmet need in the field of crisis
💙community members experiencing poverty and financial distress
💜community members living in a shelter or drop-in centre
💙community members who identify as survivors or have experienced gender-based violence requiring essentials to assist in their healing and safety

The disproportionate impacts of the challenges and crises on made-vulnerable and underserved women and gender-diverse folks shine a light on the complex, often multi-generational challenges that exist in marginalized communities. GOOD TO BE GOOD remains resolute in standing on the side of our community members by supporting their needs and advocating for justice and long-term change. Consider contributing today!

**We do not use and share real names to protect the confidentiality of the community member's identity, privacy, and sensitive information of those we serve. #goodtobegood #empoweringcare #relief #actsofcompassion #support #communitymembers #community #advocates #healing #restoration

Today on the first National Truth and Reconciliati

Today on the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day in what is known as Canada, we remember and honour Indigenous residential school survivors, their families, communities and those that never made it home.

As we recognize the enormous significance of this day, we acknowledge that Truth and Reconciliation is an ongoing process based on learning, reflecting, action and accountability. Today and every day, we must take the time to learn about the painful and lasting legacy of colonialism and imperialism, cultural genocide, the residential school system, and the intergenerational impact it has on the Indigenous families and communities across Turtle Island to this day. We must continue to listen and amplify Indigenous voices and ways of being, while bringing our reflections into meaningful action—such as demanding the decolonization of the Indian Act and implementing the 94 calls to action in the TRC report.

We encourage non-Indigenous kin and folks to deeply engage, support, and learn about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action and generously donate to Indigenous-led and Indigenous-centred causes. Let us recognize our role and responsibility in the work that needs to be done. Canada, we have to do better in protecting the human rights of ALL Indigenous people. 🧡 #everychildmatters #nationaldayfortruthandreconciliation #orangeshirtday #indigenousrights #indigenousrising #justice #humanrights

Organizations across Canada stand united in our ca

Organizations across Canada stand united in our call for the Canadian government to immediately accelerate, prioritize, and expand the Afghan Resettlement Program—an immigration initiative bringing Afghans to resettle in Canada.

The Canadian Campaign For Afghan Peace has pushed—and continues to push—the following demands:

1. Expand the number of Afghans Canada is resettling through the Afghan Resettlement Program and cutting the red tape to readily welcome at-risk and vulnerable individuals
2. Provide immediate humanitarian aid, relief, and support to Afghanistan through funding to nonprofits and grassroots organizations
3. Promote diplomacy to promote human rights in Afghanistan on an international level
4. Preserve the rights of girls, women, and ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan through critical advocacy and encouraging efforts that guarantee the security and protection of these groups, as well as their right to safe asylum and resettlements

Join us and other organizations in solidarity by contacting key decision-makers from each political party in Canada to advocate for Afghan peace. Please consider signing and supporting @ayedicanada's campaign using their pre-made templates or making phone calls urging action. The process for individuals is simplified and edifying, and all needed minimal information is in one form. Visit ayedi.ca/ccap to learn more about this incredible, essential work. Thank you to all of the young leaders, organizers. and advocates who continue to fight for justice and safety in these spaces. Until then, we must keep looking for new ways to offer refuge and compassion to our international neighbours, especially in times of crisis. - Char 💜 #afghanistan #solidarity #ccap #youth4afghans #grassroots #canada4afghanistan #advocacy #protectrights #resettlement #ayedi #supportrefugees #signatory

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 lead, Suha! Suha (she/her) is t

Meet our outreach lead, 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

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