Belonging is at the core of a charitable organization’s impact.

When people feel like they truly belong, they participate more fully, share their skills and knowledge and help build resilient neighbourhoods that benefit everyone.

These important messages lie at the heart of the Victoria Foundation’s new Civil Society Impact Study, called “Architects of Belonging.” Building off our 2018 Civil Society Report, this report captures the pivotal role charitable organizations play in the capital region and the breadth of individuals they support.

It comes with some fascinating findings. Aside from the social impact, we’ve learned that registered charities now contribute $5.4 billion annually to........

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