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The New Underground Railroad
I’ve written previously about a world class innovation by Canadian citizens that inspired a new approach to refugee sponsorship. This social innovation emerged in the 1970’s because the Canadian government couldn’t keep pace with …
Read MoreUnwrapping the Gift of Hospitality
By Vickie Cammack A winding path leads to Lynette’s brightly painted front door. The bell is barely rung and there she is, eyes twinkling, smile beaming, extending her hand […]
Read MoreTips for Younger Families
The future may seem an elusive concept when you are young. It is hard to think about the future when the present is so demanding. Planning your Will and establishing […]
Read MorePercolators
Behind successful change-makers are people: who bubble with enthusiasm for the idea you want to explore who say, “Why not?” and offer another dozen reasons why you should try it who see the majesty …
Read MoreIf It Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It
“My name is Liz and I have Down syndrome.” She strode onto the stage without notes, without preparation, and seemingly without a care. A hundred pairs of eyes were anticipating her spoken word poetry …
Read MoreArtist in Residence
I’ve had the pleasure of seeing what happens when non-profit and social change-oriented groups hook up with artists on specific projects. The results include: New perspectives on challenges that have resisted previous efforts Solutions …
Read MoreQ & A: How do we get policy makers to support our ideas?
After the Impact-Ability Webinar last week with Ben Weinlick, one of the participants asked a really interesting question to which Ben sent back a thoughtful response. One of the big challenges with […]
Read MoreThe Social Finance Deal that Keeps on Giving
Take two geniuses. The one, Bob Williams, who many consider to be the “social, environmental and economic architect” of modern British Columbia. The other, internationally renowned architect, Bing Thom. Present them with a high-rise …
Read MoreIMPACT-Ability Webinar with Ben Weinlick: Recap
On November 14, Al Etmanski and Vickie Cammack had the pleasure of talking with Ben Weinlick about Setting the Table for Allies, Adversaries, and Strangers for the third part of our IMPACT-Ability Webinar […]
Read MoreMeditations for Mindful Impact
What worked in the past won’t necessarily work in the present. What works in the present won’t necessarily work in the future. What will work in the future depends on the past. EH! An obsession …
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