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…
Impact & Leadership Development Program launches for social entrepreneurs and impact leaders
ILDP program offers coaching and support to BC Interior-based social purpose organizations seeking to deepen community impact and strengthen financial sustainability. Alongside a coalition of impact-aligned partners in BC’s Interior, Purppl is excited to announce…
Three local social impact organizations to receive coaching support through funding collaboration
Three organizations in the Kamloops region who are helping to tackle key social challenges in our communities are the 2022 recipients of the Resilience & Recovery Grant. Kamloops Innovation, working with funding and delivery partners,…
Six Local Nonprofits Tackling Key Social Challenges to Receive Coaching Support with United Way BC and Partners
Six nonprofits in the Southern Interior who are helping to tackle key social challenges in our communities are the 2022 recipients of the Sustainable Recovery Grant. United Way British Columbia, working with other funding partners,…
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…
Credit Unions team up to Support Kamloops Social Enterprises as social purpose becomes increasingly important to business success
Interior Savings and Valley First have teamed up once again to support social enterprise in Kamloops and surrounding area. For the fourth year in a row, the credit unions will sponsor social enterprises to participate…
Collaboration over competition makes for better business, relationships, AND social impacts.
More than a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of the crisis are still being deeply felt by many charities across the country. The latest data from Imagine Canada shows the…
Grant to Support Sustainability in Charities as Challenges Continue to Evolve
The Sustainable Recovery Grant (SRG), a multi-year partnership from local funders, provides entrepreneurial coaching to charities to help them build sustainability and resilience in four key areas: revenue, operations, people, and impact. When these areas…
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…
