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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Recognition matters. And so does making the contributions of Canada’s nonprofit sector visible. We’re pleased to share that the petition calling for a National Day of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector - which successfully secured 1,377 signatures, thanks to you! - is planned to be tabled... 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Innovation starts when big ideas come to life. The Bhayana Foundation Next Big Idea in Social Work Award recognizes them. Congrats to inaugural recipient Chanise Austin for her inspiring vision to create a safer, community-based mental health crisis response for Black youth. loom.ly/s2RKabU

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What’s the Big Idea? The Bhayana Family Foundation Rewards Innovation in Social Work

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Recognition matters. At the Bhayana Family Foundation Emergency Department Excellence Awards, we were honoured to welcome MPP Stephanie Bowman, who joined us to present certificates of achievement to each of our nine award recipients. Thank you for joining us!

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

One patient's story reminded us why these awards matter. A former North York General Hospital patient shared her recovery journey and reflected on the compassion, skill, and dedication she experienced in the Emergency Department. 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Great care changes lives – and great caregivers deserve to be celebrated. That’s why we were so proud to join North York General Hospital, NYGH Foundation, and community leaders at the Bhayana Family Foundation Emergency Department Excellence Awards on Wednesday, June 17. 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

June 17 is a special day for BFF! In partnership with North York General Hospital, we are launching Awards for exceptional professionals in their Emergency Department. As you know, when every second counts, the professionals in the Emergency Department at North York General Hospital are there.

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Nonprofits don't get appreciated or honoured enough for the impact they have in our communities every day... but, on May 14th, Canso Investment Counsel Ltd.'s Heather Mason Wood made sure that they did. 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Have you heard of Canso Investment Counsel? They are huge supporters of the Nonprofit Sector! Heather Mason Wood, the CEO, recently sponsored a Reception in honour of the 5th Annual Ontario Week of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector! Thank you, Heather! 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

As we recognize CMHA Mental Health Week 2026 and this year’s theme, “Come Together, Canada: Stronger connections, better mental health,” we are proud to celebrate individuals whose compassion and care help create safer, more connected communities every day. 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Has anyone had this experience in the Emergency Department? A moment when everything felt uncertain… when minutes felt like hours… And what stayed with me wasn’t just the expertise – it was the calm… the reassurance…and that quiet confidence: “You’re going to be okay—we’ve got you.” 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we’re celebrating the people who show up—again and again. Volunteers are the heartbeat of our communities, strengthening the work of nonprofits across Canada and helping critical services reach those who need them most. We see you. We thank you.

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

And the stories keep coming in about unique ways in which organizations recognized the Champions of the Sector during Nonprofit Appreciation Week in Ontario. See how CIBC celebrated team members and the non-profits they support! www.linkedin.com/posts/cibc_c...

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Celebrating non-profit heroes in our communities! | CIBC

After celebrating #NonprofitAppreciationWeek last week, we’re proud to highlight inspiring organizations and the CIBC team members who support them! ❤️‍🩹 Ann-Marie Brideau highlights the John Howar...

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

More tributes to the Nonprofit Sector in Ontario keep pouring in... Julie Quenneville, the innovative CEO of UHN Foundation, is passionate about the Nonprofit Sector and its contribution to Ontario and Canada. She shares:

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

As we conclude the Ontario Week of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector 2025 we're pleased to share a powerful message from Catherine Adare, Chief Operating Officer of The Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce and CEO, Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation: 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Do you know the name of an inimitable organization in ON that is devoted to supporting Nonprofits and Charities in unique ways - 12 months of the year? Its Capacity Canada!

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Here's a quote from Bruce MacDonald, CEO, Imagine Canada, that says it all about the Nonprofit and Charitable Sector: "Only 41% of Canadians say they know someone who has benefited from the services of a charity or nonprofit... 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

And we have more appreciative laurels for the staff and volunteers of the Nonprofit Sector – this time from Former Senator the Hon. Ratna Omidvar. Take a listen!

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Talk about generosity of heart....and entrepreneurial spirit. Here is a team that won one of the Team Achievement Awards at the UWGT/BFF Award ceremony in Feb '25. 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

An eloquent, touching message from Andrew Macdonald, President and CEO of UBER "To everyone across the nonprofit sector — thank you. During Nonprofit Appreciation Week, I want to recognize the extraordinary work you do every day to make Ontario’s communities stronger, safer, and more inclusive... 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Thank you, Hon. MPPs Lorne Coe and Will Bouma, for your recognition of the extraordinary value of the Nonprofit Sector in Ontario!

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Ontario Week of Nonprofit Appreciation is here — and we’re starting where it matters most: with the people behind the work and the tremendous impact they have! They contribute more than $65 billion annually to Ontario’s economy!

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Do you know some of the preeminent leaders in the Nonprofit World? Humble. Kind. Disrupter. He GETS THINGS DONE for the Community! Meet "Community Angel" Michael Braithwaite, CIHCM. He's the CEO of Jack.org. 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Recognition written into law matters when it’s felt in practice. As we approach Ontario Nonprofit Week of Appreciation (February 16-20), we’re taking a moment to reflect on why this week exists — and why it continues to matter.

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Season's Greetings - Wishing the best of the holiday season to you and yours! From all of us at the Bhayana Family Foundation.

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Saluting all caregivers and personal support workers! The work you do is under the radar/Invisible but so appreciated! Spotlighting a very special Caregiver/Bhayana Family Foundation 2025 Awardee, Kidist (Kitty) Kebede of LOFT Community Services. Read more: loom.ly/eD0YHXY

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Bhayana Family Foundation Awardees Marillac Place, Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women, Sunshine Coast Community Service Society, Hope 24/7, Alice House... and many more. These are some of the many nonprofit organizations in Canada working day and night to protect women and families from violence.

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Have you heard of Capacity Canada's Governance Boot Camp? It's a gem! Thought-provoking and scintillating dialogue opportunities with people from across Canada. Hosted yearly in November by Capacity Canada's visionary CEO Cathy Brothers, it's a feast of ideas and opportunities to meet and network!

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The countdown begins! The United Way Calgary/Bhayana Famliy Foundation Awards are just around the corner: Where: University of Calgary Event Centre When: November 20, 2025 Time: 4:30 to 6:30 pm MST Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bina Patel To register for the Bhayana Awards, visit loom.ly/BYAXAZ8

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Today, on Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served—and continue to serve—so we may live in peace and freedom. It’s also a time to reflect on how we build a better, more compassionate future together, grounded in understanding, community, and respect. 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Staff of the Social Good - or Nonprofit - Sector excel in forging partnerships to meet the complex needs of individuals, families, and communities. Meet Hiroko Nakao: 2023 Partnership Collaboration and Connection Awardee-Calgary: loom.ly/4Dc_hUk

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Calgary’s Invisible Champions Awards are just around the corner! On November 20, we’ll join United Way Calgary & Area to celebrate the extraordinary nonprofit staff who go above and beyond every day — the invisible champions whose compassion, creativity, and commitment strengthen our communities!

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Meet Andrew Chunilall — a self-described disrupter and a true transformer of systems par excellence. Andrew is the CEO of Community Foundations of Canada, an organization with 208 branches serving communities across the country. 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Who helps vulnerable youth in Calgary in need of personal supports, stable housing, needed therapeutic interventions and much more? Meet a team from the Trellis Cosity who does all of the above and more......they are the Invisible Champions of Canada! 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Human Trafficking is a subject that is hard to talk about, yet still exists in Canada. The total number of victims is believed to be underreported. However, we know that 93% of the reported victims are young women and, shockingly, close to 25% are children under the age of 18.

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Meet a remarkable, dynamic leader who is much awarded and lauded from Vancouver, British Columbia -- Zahra Ismail, CEO of Vantage Point. 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Wildfires have been a reality for us in Canada for the past few years. Providing a much-needed helping hand for people who have been forced to evacuate their beloved homes is critical. Read what her nominator for the Invisible Champion Award said about Nova Scotian Amy McKinnon and her team! 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Continuing our series on the Invisible Champions, meet the Provos. They’re transforming the world of Black Teens in Preston with their Ideas, Passion and Ingenuity... As their Invisible Champion Award nominator shared: 🧵

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Do you know what The Invisible Champions do? Meet Kidist (Kitty) Kebede of LOFT Community Services, Greater Toronto Area. From cooking to compassionate caring, she never stops in her quest to "nourish residents with food, a sense of belonging and hope...." Read more! loom.ly/eD0YHXY

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Meet Nova Scotia's exemplary Nonprofit Leader: Margie Grant Walsh and her wise thoughts on the Nonprofit Sector. She is a dynamic, passionate, visionary thinker with a deep commitment to the well-being and development of today’s youth and future generations. Read more: loom.ly/aM_mf3g

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Strengthening data literacy is an organization-led best practice. Thanks to the leadership of Ms. Sunder Singh, Executive Director of the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women, and her tech guru Arun Arokianathan, new opportunities are emerging—especially for Seniors. 🪡

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Calling all nonprofits serving Seniors! Do you wonder what impact the UWGT/Bhayana Family Foundation Awards have? Read on-they are often transformational! We applaud Ms. Sunder Singh and Arun Arokianathan! 🪡 1/7

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

A joyful celebration of the brilliant minds and big hearts of the staff of United Way Greater Toronto and their relentless energy - they ensure that United Way is at the heart of the GTA!

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Nonprofit workers are the backbone of communities - so why don't we celebrate them nationally? We're advocating for a National Day of Recognition for the Nonprofit Sector in Canada because the people doing the most vital work deserve to be more visible! Learn more: loom.ly/aS1IvsU

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

From client to leader, Viji Rajan has walked the path she now clears for others. As an Invisible Champion Honourable Mention, she's being recognized for the equity-driven, community-rooted care she brings to Indus Community Services. Learn more: loom.ly/vEvtiVE #InvisibleChampion

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Shahrzad and Sarah are the heart of Regent Park Sewing Studio - and now Honourable Mention Invisible Champions! From mentorship to sustainable fashion, they've built more than a studio - they've built community. Learn more: loom.ly/-tfmUBs #InvisibleChampions #Community

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

The Project NORTE team at Victim Services of York Region became a lifeline for survivors. They identified 100+ people trafficked and stepped in with care—supporting 64 in crisis and 53 on their healing journey. Learn more: loom.ly/NjuAsAk #EndHumanTrafficking #InvisibleChampions

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

.#InvisibleChampion Award Winner Vivian Etuka saw a crisis and took action. Her advocacy helped secure housing for displaced African refugees in Brampton, ensuring they found support and dignity. Learn more: bit.ly/3Zba25V

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

#InvisibleChampion Award Winner Kasandra James is reshaping volunteerism at Volunteer Toronto, making it more inclusive and equitable. Her leadership is ensuring everyone has the opportunity to give back. Way to go! Learn more: bit.ly/43Edh7a @unitedwaygt.bsky.social @volunteertoronto.bsky.social

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The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

We’re taking a short break from posting to celebrate a special family milestone. We’ll be back to sharing more inspiring stories soon. Stay tuned!

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