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…
Impact & Leadership Development Program launches in Prince George
ILDP program offers coaching and support to Prince George-based social purpose organizations seeking to deepen community impact and strengthen financial sustainability. Alongside the Prince George Community Foundation and Interior Savings Credit Union, Purppl is excited…
A journey to raising investment while challenging Capitalism
“We can’t Capitalism our way out of Capitalism,” were my words to a Zoom room full of social purpose leaders this past spring while sharing about Purppl’s path to taking on investment. Capitalism is a…
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…
Funding & Resources for Social Enterprises and Impact Organizations
ONGOING FUNDING Island Coast Economic Trust Capital and Innovation Program Invests in communities of all sizes to implement vital regional and community-based infrastructure to support sustainable economic diversification and growth that strengthens well-being. The program…
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…
11 Ways Any Business or Organization Can Create Lasting Impact – From B Corps to Impact Measurement
In today’s world, creating a positive impact is not just a moral obligation, but an opportunity – and a competitive advantage. Customers, investors and employees expect businesses and institutions to go beyond profits and meaningfully…
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…
Release: Thrive Impact Fund Expands into Interior Region of BC Thanks to New Partner and Investors
The unique impact investment approach of Thrive Impact Fund (TIF) has expanded to benefit communities across BC. TIF invests in social and environmental organizations, projects and entrepreneurs that face barriers to accessing financing. Read the…
Recently Launched Social Enterprise makes impact on Canada’s first national Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Photo Credit: Kelly Terbasket overlooking her family’s traditional territory, at nkwrulauxw (yellow dirt). Photo by Chehala Leonard kinSHIFT generates over 700 paid registrations in 3 months, for workshop series for non-Indigenous settlers. South Okanagan…
