This Podcast is Not For Profit

TPINFP Episode 17 Building Community through Indigenous Knowledge and Healing, with Jody Harbour and Sherry Saevil, Grandmothers Voice In this episode, Kirstin speaks with Jody Harbour and Sherry Saevil, co-founders of Grandmothers Voice, an Indigenous organization that serves, educates and heals, standing shoulder to shoulder with community. They talk about the impact of the Emergency

TPINFP Episode 16  Mental Health in the Pandemic, with Melanie McGregor, Canadian Mental Health Association Halton Branch  The pandemic has deeply affected both physical and mental health for millions of Canadians. United Way Halton & Hamilton is committed to supporting local agencies providing mental health services in our community, especially as we recover from the

TPINFP Episode 15  Mental Health Impacts on Racialized Individuals and Newcomers, with Nabeel Rahman Anti-racism + Diversity Series: Mike speaks with local Black Lives Matter activists and anti-racism experts in conversations exploring the meaning of true allyship, supporting racialized individuals and organizations in the non-profit sector, and how racism impacts mental well-being. In this episode,

Episode 14 – Supporting Racialized Individuals and Black-led Organizations in the Non-Profit Sector, with Leo Johnson Anti-racism + Diversity Series: Mike speaks with local Black Lives Matter activists and anti-racism experts in conversations exploring the meaning of true allyship; supporting racialized individuals and organizations in the non-profit sector; and how racism impacts the mental well-being

TPINFP Episode 14 – Supporting Racialized Individuals and Black-led Organizations in the Non-Profit Sector, with Leo Johnson Anti-racism + Diversity Series: Mike speaks with local Black Lives Matter activists and anti-racism experts in conversations exploring the meaning of true allyship; supporting racialized individuals and organizations in the non-profit sector; and how racism impacts the mental

TPINFP Episode 13 – Allyship, with Renee Hall Anti-racism + Diversity Series: Mike speaks with local Black Lives Matter activists and anti-racism experts in conversations exploring the meaning of true allyship; supporting racialized individuals and organizations in the non-profit sector; and how racism impacts the mental well-being of racialized folks and communities. In this episode,

TPINFP Episode 12 COVID Series, Part III: Tracy Hussey, Halton Food for Thought In this series, Mike connects with non-profit leaders to illuminate the impacts of the pandemic on our most vulnerable community members, while paying homage to the generosity and dedication of our local social service front-line workers. In this episode, Mike speaks with

TPINFP Episode 11: COVID Series, Part II: Graham Hill, Food for Life In this series, Mike connects with non-profit leaders to illuminate the impacts of the pandemic on our most vulnerable community members, while paying homage to the generosity and dedication of our local social service frontline workers. In this episode, Mike speaks with Graham

TPINFP Episode 10: COVID Series, Part I: Don Seymour, Wesley In this series, Mike connects with non-profit leaders to illuminate the impacts of the pandemic on our most vulnerable community members, while paying homage to the generosity and dedication of our local social service frontline workers. In this episode, Mike speaks with Don Seymour, executive

Building Capacity Through Social Innovation & Enterprise There’s a ton of buzz around innovation – it’s inextricably linked to success. This episode kicks off a series dedicated to UWHH’s Social Innovation Lab, launching in March 2020, where five agencies will use Design Thinking to develop social enterprise projects. Mike introduces the S.I.L. and sits down with Shann McGrail, executive director at Haltech, one of 18 regional innovation centres in Ontario. They talk about navigating the path to profitability, from start-up to scale-up; the impact of making strategic connections; and building resilience in the non-profit sector by creating financially sustainable social enterprises. https://www.uwhh.ca/innovationlabs/ http://haltech.ca/

Mike connects with Michael Shaen, CEO of The Centre for Collaboration, a nonprofit consultancy that helps agencies and funders assess how different types of multi-party ventures can help them fulfill their mission. They talk about the magic of collaboration; the impact of integrated services; leveraging the skills of your Board of Directors; and why successful nonprofits need to think like entrepreneurs.

Working with more than 50 collaborative partners, ArtHouse has delivered hundreds of cost-free multi-disciplined arts programs to thousands of vulnerable kids. Mike chats with ArtHouse executive director, Don Pangman, about the impact of unleashing creativity and empowering marginalized children and youth to express themselves through the arts. They talk about the links between cognitive development

Episode 6: Collective Impact with Lynn Fergusson, Social Impact Advisors   Mike sits down with Lynn Fergusson, partner at Social Impact Advisors, and facilitator in the McConnell Foundation’s Innoweave program. They dive into a discussion of collective impact: What it is and why it is important. They talk about making the shift from a scarcity

Episode 5 – Agency Spotlight: Catholic Youth Organization Mike sits down with John Spatazzo, Executive Director, and Karen Hartnett, Director of Marydale Park Operations & Fund Development, at Catholic Youth Organization. They dive into how CYO’s “Every child deserves to play” commitment drives user-centered program design. Their conversation includes inclusive programming and barriers to access;

Guest: Sasha Tregebov, Director, BIT Canada Description: Mike sits down with Sasha Tregebov, Director of BIT Canada, for an in depth conversation about behavioural insights; what they are; how they can benefit our society; and how the social service sector can apply them. They also explore nudge unites and choice architecture.  

In addition to the unveiling of the Impact Report to donors, dignitaries and community leaders, a panel of community champions discussed the importance of collaboration between agencies and best ways to tackle local issues such as poverty, homelessness, senior isolation, hunger, mental illness while improving the outcomes for children and youth in the region. Panelists:

Mike sits down with Cam Galindo, Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Trustee for Wards 9 & 10, previous United Way supported program recipient, and current impact speaker. Mike learns about Cam’s journey from Colombia to Canada and how the support of United Way helped change the trajectory of his life.

This Podcast is not for Profit: our sector is full of big hearts, tiny budgets, and audacious goals. Join us as we explore the forces shaping the non-profit sector, speak to experts and innovators, and share stories from the front lines of the fight to end hunger, poverty, and create more inclusive communities. NOTE: When