Furniture Bank is a charity and social enterprise which redistributes gently-used furniture and housewares from donors in the community to families and individuals experiencing furniture poverty. A pioneer of the circular economy, Furniture Bank has rescued and redistributed nearly 1…
We recently had the privilege of participating in a webinar hosted by the Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN) as part of their 2023 Online Roundtable Series Events. The webinar, titled 'Advancing Social Procurement and Supply Chain Diversity,' was moderated by…
TORONTO, Canada, 6 septembre, 2023 Avec gratitude, nous reconnaissons que nous vivons, travaillons et jouons sur les territoires traditionnels de nombreux peuples autochtones de l'île de la Tortue et nous affirmons que notre engagement continu en faveur des principes et…
TORONTO, Canada, September 6th, 2023 With gratitude, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territories of many Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island and we affirm our ongoing commitment to principles and processes of reconciliation and to…
In early August 2023, Social Value Canada submitted a proposal for the federal pre-budget consultation for Budget 2024, focusing on embedding social value thinking into public procurement. With an estimated $22 billion purchasing power of goods and services in Canada,…
What's the difference? Social procurement is a strategic approach that leverages the purchasing power of governments, organizations, and businesses to generate positive social outcomes alongside economic benefits. Recognizing its potential, social procurement is gaining traction across Canada as a powerful…
SVC Member Connect: Linzi Williamson is a Level 1 Associate Practitioner! Please join us in celebrating our newest Canadian Social Value Practitioner. Linzi has passed the AP1 exam with flying colors and we are excited to welcome her into the…
Join us on March 1st in conversation with Sean Wiltshire, CEO of Avalon Employment. It’s a first–hand opportunity to explore how social value thinking can enable you to maximize impact. In Sean's words, placing SROI and social value thinking at…
SVC Member Connect: Lynette Epp is a Level 1 Associate Practitioner! Please join us in celebrating our newest Canadian Social Value Practitioner. Lynette has passed the AP1 exam with flying colors and we are excited to welcome her into the…
Social value can be this big, mysterious term. Too often it is used interchangeably with other buzzwords, such as social impact, purpose, sustainability, and CSR. The concept of social value can leave us with many questions and uncertainties, such as:…