No Space For Hate: Purppl Stands for Inclusion and SOGI
At Purppl, our mission revolves around nurturing a just and regenerative economy that benefits everyone, regardless of who they are, who they love or how they identify. Our vision is firmly rooted in principles that…
Learning in Relationship Podcast: Interview with Andrew and Kelly
Being in relationship is the spark, the pax’t, as they say in the Syilx nsyilxcən language, that deepens our understanding and moves us forward to create a better future. Building and healing through respectful relationships…
5 Indigenous Social Enterprises That Are Healing and Decolonizing the World
This National Indigenous History, we’re spotlighting 5 Indigenous social enterprises alongside whom we have the privilege to learn, grow and collaborate: Colouring It Forward, DEVA, IndigenEYEZ, Rad Relish and COYA Productions. Each of these incredible…
Changing human behaviour, one social enterprise at a time
Photo Credit: Friendly Composting Social entrepreneurs like Katie and Claire are part of a growing, global movement of people pairing purpose and profit. When Katie Forsyth and Claire McLoughlin decided to go into business together…
November 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources
Kelowna General Operating Grant This program aims to provide assistance to non-profit arts, culture and heritage organizations which provide impactful, quality programs and services, demonstrate sustainable operations and contribute to the realization of the City’s…
October 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources
Kamloops Social and Community Development Grant Interested organizations can apply for up to $30,000, and the grant can go towards operational costs, special projects or seed money for a social enterprise initiative. Projects will be…
September 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources
Thrive Impact Fund Thrive Impact Fund is a place-based fund that sees untapped potential in local communities and a desire for investors to see their money make both financial and impact returns. Who Should Apply…
August 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources
Kamloops Resilience and Recovery Grant The grant sponsors social enterprises to participate in the Resilience & Recovery Program, a 6-12 month entrepreneurial coaching program. The program helps organizations build sustainability and resilience in four key…
Credit Unions to Support Kamloops Social Enterprises as Demand for Social Services Grows
Interior Savings and Valley First have teamed up once again to support social enterprise in Kamloops and surrounding area. For the third year in a row, the credit unions will sponsor social enterprises to participate…
Seven Charities Building a Regenerative Economy to Receive a Boost with United Way’s Sustainable Recovery Grant
Seven charities in the BC Southern Interior who are helping to build a regenerative, just, sustainable economy are the 2021 recipients of the Sustainable Recovery Grant. We are excited to announce the 2021 recipients of…
July 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources
Funding Update: Seven Charities Building a Regenerative Economy to Receive a Boost with United Way’s Sustainable Recovery Grant. Kamloops Resilience and Recovery Grant The grant sponsors social enterprises to participate in the Resilience & Recovery…
June 2021: SoCent Funding & Resources
Coming Soon: Funded entrepreneurial coaching engagements for Kamloops social enterprises. Indigenous Growth Fund The Indigenous Growth Fund (IGF) is a new $150M investment fund that will provide access to the capital that Indigenous small-…
