The solutions are simple – they are not easy Sam Watts October 9, 2023 2096 Think Philanthropically Some readers have expressed concern about the recent report that identified a big increase in the population experiencing homelessness. Yes, the challenge of visible homelessness is gro...
Say Thank You with the Hero Project! JGH Foundation September 20, 2023 3682 Did a doctor, nurse, or other staff member at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) make a difference to you or a loved one? The Hero Project provides a meaningful way for you to express your gratitude – and pay it...
Is “Celebrity Philanthropy” Helpful? Sam Watts September 15, 2023 2818 Think Philanthropically What do Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Warren Buffet, Melinda Gates, Ed Sheeran, Mackenzie Bezos, Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, Jennifer Garner, Bono, and Beyoncé all have in common? The...
Do local community organizations need reinvention? Sam Watts August 15, 2023 1799 Think Philanthropically Why would anyone suggest that the local charitable and community services sector ought to reimagine their programs or services? Who would have the audacity to raise questions about the ...
Put philanthropic funds to work now Sam Watts July 7, 2023 1692 Think Philanthropically Most people agree that it is foolish to respond to a major crisis with half-measures. It is generally advisable to act decisively and deploy a disproportionate amount of resources so t...
Homelessness – there are solutions Sam Watts June 13, 2023 1239 Think Philanthropically I work with people who serve people experiencing homelessness. In the past couple of years, hundreds of articles and opinion pieces have been written about this issue. Many of these art...
When can individual donors make a huge difference? Sam Watts May 15, 2023 1462 Think Philanthropically In last month’s column we examined a few reason why a donor might say “no” to a funding request. In this month’s column we will examine some things an individual donor can do in order ...
A New Life for pieces of the Old Champlain Bridge LiveEvents May 7, 2023 1888 The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) has announced the 11 projects confirmed in the Canada-wide Material Reuse Competition, a unique initiative which aims at giving a new life to over ...
Kruger Products Commits Over $600,000 to Assist Canadian Hockey Families for Third Year The Montrealer April 22, 2023 1247 Kruger Products, a leading Canadian paper manufacturer based in Montreal, has announced the return of its Kruger Big Assist program for the third year, aimed at helping Canadian families overcome barriers to pa...
When should a donor say “NO”? Sam Watts April 16, 2023 1887 Think Philanthropically It is a wonderful thing to fund a worthy cause, but sometimes a generous donor should refuse a request for funds. Almost every non-profit organization can claim to be underfunded relativ...
