The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 04/09/2026We encourage nonprofit organizations and community members across Canada to join us in amplifying this message once the petition is tabled. Together, we can help make the invisible visible - and ensure the people and organizations strengthening our communities receive the recognition they deserve. 000
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 04/09/2026This fall, Imagine Canada will also be launching a national public awareness campaign to help Canadians better understand the scale and importance of the nonprofit sector. Stay tuned for more! 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 04/09/2026These numbers tell an important story: nonprofits are not on the sidelines of Canada’s economy and communities. They are part of the foundation. 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Did you know that Canada’s nonprofit sector: ❤️ Contributes 8.4% of Canada’s GDP ❤️Generates approximately $244 billion in economic activity ❤️ Employs 2.9 million people 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 04/09/2026And recognition isn’t only about the vital social impact of nonprofits. It’s also about recognizing their enormous contribution to Canada’s economy. 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 04/09/2026when the House of Commons reconvenes this September. This is an important milestone for a sector that touches the lives of millions of Canadians every day yet is still too often overlooked. 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Recognition 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... 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Innovation 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/s2RKabUloom.lyWhat’s the Big Idea? The Bhayana Family Foundation Rewards Innovation in Social Work 000
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Congratulations to these exceptional North York General Hospital healthcare professionals whose compassion, leadership, and commitment make a lasting difference every day. 000
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Recognition 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! 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Her testimony at the Bhayana Family Foundation Emergency Department Excellence Awards was a powerful reminder that every act of care has the power to change a life - and why it is so important to celebrate the healthcare professionals who make those moments possible. 000
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026One 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. 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026To all nine award recipients: thank you for your skill, dedication, and compassion. We are proud to celebrate your contributions and the lasting impact you have on patients and families across our community. ❤️ 000
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026and Seanna Millar and her team from North York General Hospital Foundation for joining us in celebrating these remarkable healthcare professionals. 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026A special thank you to Andrea Ennis, Director of Emergency Services; Dr. Kevin Wasko, Chief of Emergency Medicine; Karen Allentoff, Clinical Team Manager; Terri Stuart-McEwan, Vice President, Clinical Programs; 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026The event celebrated the extraordinary individuals who make a difference the lives of patients every day. We were honoured to recognize nine outstanding award recipients whose dedication, professionalism, and commitment to patient care exemplify excellence in emergency medicine. 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Great 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. 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Thank you to all the staff of the Emergency Department, we appreciate and value all that you do. 000
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Serving more than 125,000 patients annually, they bring expertise, teamwork, compassion, and calm to some of life's most challenging moments. Their commitment touches countless lives every year, and our community is stronger because of their dedication. 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 03/06/2026June 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. 110
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 27/05/2026And special thank you to The National Club's Cecilia Gibbons and Laurie Farnum for your support in executing this event. We really enjoyed the elegance and charm of The National Club! 000
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 27/05/2026The panel discussion moderated by Charles Achampong of Capacity Canada was a hit! MP Chi Nyguen Seanna Millar (North York General Foundation), Jennifer Leach (RBC), Bruce MacDonald (Imagine Canada), and Sean Meagher (The Change Lab) were insightful and thought provoking. 🪡 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Thank you to all who joined us at The National Club on May 14th to celebrate the 5th annual Ontario Week of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector! 🪡 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Nonprofits 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. 🧵 110
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026We had a dynamic panel discussion moderated by the incomparable Charles Achampong EIR at Capacity Canada. Thank you all for your insightful thoughts and vision for the future of the Nonprofit Sector in ON. ❤️ 010
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026We so appreciated by the 75+ attendees at the National Club. They included: MPs Maggie Chi Nyguen Seanna Millar (CEO, North York General Hospital Foundation), Jennifer Leach (Sr VP, RBC Bank), Bruce MacDonald (CEO, Imagine Canada), and Sean Meagher (CEO, The Change Lab), amongst many others! 🪡 110
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Have 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! 🧵 110
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Thank you, Vlad, for the humanity, leadership and care you bring to your work every day! This recognition is so well deserved. 🧵 cc @uhn.ca 000
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Described by colleagues as a natural protector, mentor and collaborator, Vlad brings warmth, attentiveness and integrity to every interaction. He is also a helping guide and support for new Peer Support Workers entering this demanding field. 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Whether working with individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges or those experiencing homelessness, Vlad has built deep trust with patients who know him by name and feel safest when he is there. 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 12/05/2026As a Peer Support Worker in the Emergency Department at Toronto Western Hospital, Vlad supports some of the hospital’s most vulnerable patients with extraordinary dignity and care. 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Meet an incredible Staff of the UNH Emergency Department at Toronto Western Hospital! Congratulations to Vlad Gruia, recipient of the Peer Support Excellence Award as part of the Bhayana Family Foundation Emergency Department Excellence Awards at University Health Network! 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 12/05/2026As 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. 🧵 110
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Congratulations to each and every recipient. Your dedication, skill, and compassion make a profound difference for patients, families, and communities across Toronto - every hour of every day. We’re honoured to support and celebrate the people behind this essential work. 010
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026“Above and Beyond” Team Award • Karen Chen, Sonam Prasad, Liam Frape, Balzer Nathan, Alice Gray, Carly Ng, Derrick Kwan, George Markose, Cindy Lu, Chai Shi Yee, Iaryna Grinik, Jennifer Kwan, Nicola Cameron 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Emergency Department Quality & Safety Award • Sickle Cell Working Group: Jennifer Bryan, Paul Arnold, Christine Hanna, Kimberley McLeese, Tricia Williams, Helen Liu, Anisa Rawhani, Betty Lulseged, Jennifer Hulme, Hasan Sheikh, Layli Sanaee 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Nursing Excellence Awards • Alisha Ng (TGH) • Tricia Williams (TWH) Emergency Nursing Leadership Awards • Giselli Panuelos (TGH) • Clare Walker (TWH) 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Allied Health Excellence Award • Riley Pedulla Peer Support Excellence Award • Vlad Gruia Provider Excellence Award • Liam Frape Friend to the ED Award • Jacqueline Slomovic 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026From frontline staff to behind-the-scenes leaders, these awardees represent the very best of emergency medicine: Personal Support Worker / Team Aide Excellence Award • Maira Cabral (TGH) • Cherrylou Millo (TWH) Clerical Staff Excellence Award • Jennifer Cann (TWH) • Orlando Almeida (TGH) 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Held in the beautiful De Gasperis Conservatory, this year’s ceremony was a moving tribute to the extraordinary individuals and teams who show up every day to deliver compassionate, life-saving care. 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Those are sacred moments of trust. We’re proud to celebrate the recipients of the Bhayana Family Foundation Emergency Department Excellence Awards at University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Has 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.” 🧵 110
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Stay tuned as we announce this year’s recipients! 000
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 27/04/2026• Friend to the ED • Nursing Excellence • Emergency Nursing Leadership • Emergency Department Quality or Safety (Team) • “Above and Beyond” Award (Team) These awards shine a light on the people who show up—day and night—for patients, families, and each other. 110
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Across multiple categories, we’ll be honouring the compassion, skill, and teamwork that define UHN’s emergency departments: • Personal Support Worker or Team Aide Excellence • Clerical Staff Excellence • Allied Health Excellence • Peer Support Excellence • Provider Excellence 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 22/04/2026This #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. 000
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Congratulations to Toronto General Hospital (TGH) on ranking #2 in the world by Newsweek, and once again the world’s #1 universally accessible hospital--a powerful reflection of excellence, compassion, and community. A huge global footprint! 🧵 000
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Since 2006, our mission has been to recognize extraordinary performance across the nonprofit sector. Together with United Ways across Canada, we have celebrated close to 2,000 individuals whose care and dedication strengthen our communities every day. 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 26/03/2026For us at the Bhayana Family Foundation, this initiative, inspired by our Adult Son and Daughter, is a meaningful extension of our long-standing commitment to honouring nonprofit sector staff. 🧵 100
The Bhayana Family Foundation @bhayanaff.bsky.social · 26/03/2026We are excited to partner with University Health Network (UHN) to recognize the extraordinary staff of the Emergency Departments at Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, who provide excellent and compassionate care to more than 125,000 patients visits every year. 🧵 100