Pillar is fortunate to welcome eight talented summer staff into the fold. We're grateful to have such a dynamic group representing a variety of educational backgrounds ranging from political science to business, nonprofit management, leadership studies and more. We welcome their fresh ideas and perspectives to our team and look forward to seeing their contributions over the summer. Get to know a bit about each of our summer staff below... Read More
May 3, 2021
Since 1982, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) has helped lead youth in London and Middlesex County toward success. Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) believes that investing in youth and strong communities go hand in hand, and we know that many youth need guidance and support to reach their potential. What do you want people to know about how you or your organization iscreating change in our community? YOU operates several social enterprises,... Read More
April 30, 2021
At our Annual Community Connector , we shared our new slate of officers for Pillar's Board of Directors . We are grateful to have such a dynamic and insightful group of individuals who will bring their unique lens, experiences and perspectives to our board. Leading this group to help advise on and support the execution of our 2021-2023 Strategic Plan are Mary Alikakos as Board Chair and Malvin Wright as... Read More
April 30, 2021
One of Pillar's recent interns, Marissa Ouellette Quimby, Marketing and Communications Assistant, had the opportunity to attend the Local Indigenous Learning Series during her practicum with us. Marissa took the time to reflect on what the experience revealed to her and how she will carry the lessons moving forward as she continues her learning journey. On March 1st, I had the opportunity to attend the Local Indigenous Learning Series organized... Read More
April 23, 2021
Our new Executive Director, Mojdeh Cox provided this compelling address to our network at our 2020 Annual Community Connector looking back on all we have achieved and calling us all to action as we move forward into our next chapter and embark on our new strategic plan and journey of recovery and transformation. Read more about Mojdeh here . First, I must take this opportunity to thank Nicole Spriet our... Read More
April 22, 2021
We are pleased to share our annual Impact Report for 2020 . The theme of our report for this past year is Recover. Remodel. Rebuild., which encapsulates how Pillar has and will continue to respond to the pandemic and its aftereffects. This past year, our first priority was to respond to the immediate needs of our members, the community and the sector. While doing this, we also turned our sights... Read More
April 22, 2021
At Pillar's Annual Community Connector on April 21, 2021, our past Executive Director, Michelle Baldwin shared two beautiful gifts of thanks to our network: an original poem she wrote called Weaving our Future Together , and a piece of art she commissioned from local fibre artist Kristy Cairns of Joy Fibre Art called Standing Still based on Michelle's poem. Standing Still will be hung at Innovation Works for all to... Read More
April 20, 2021
A new federal budget was delivered April 19, 2021 with good news for nonprofits, charities, and social enterprises in what Imagine Canada says "may be an unprecedented show of recognition for our sector." Some existing supports were extended and new targeted measures were promised. We've captured some highlights from Budget 2021: $400M for a Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF) to help charities and nonprofits recover from the effects of COVID-19... Read More
April 7, 2021
For immediate release LONDON, April 8, 2021 - After an extensive nationwide search, Pillar Nonprofit Network’s Board of Directors announces its new Executive Director. “We are thrilled to announce that Mojdeh Cox will be joining Pillar as our new Executive Director, effective April 12, 2021. Mojdeh’s deep connection to our community and her commitment to bringing people together to address complex issues will profoundly strengthen and advance our new and... Read More
April 1, 2021
For Immediate Release Celebrating the Stories that Change Us Nominations now open for the 15th Pillar Community Innovation Awards LONDON, April 1, 2021 - Pillar Nonprofit Network is excited to announce the launch of our nominations for the 15th Annual Pillar Community Innovation Awards . Since launching in 2006, the Pillar Community Innovation Awards has become the largest community storytelling awards celebration in Canada sharing over 180 stories. This event... Read More
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