We contribute to a rich array of community organizations that are building environmental resilience, enriching social wellness, creating a more inclusive economy and championing a co-operative society. Taken together, these are key dimensions of more resilient communities, and they comprise what we call our social impact framework.
Learn more about how we make a positive social impact (pdf)“Co-operators understands the importance of flexible and trust-based funding to non-profits doing meaningful work and facilitating resilience.“
Solid State Community Industries is focused on empowering underserved youth, predominantly from racialized backgrounds, to develop culturally-appropriate co-operative solutions that help to address un-met or ill-met needs within their community. Our multi-year funding is supporting Solid State and its participants, with the goal of launching nine new co-ops over the next three years. Since 2017, over 20 co-ops have emerged through Solid State’s efforts.
Our partnerships help communities invest in environmental resilience, build risk literacy, and adapt to climate change.
We promote the social well-being and health of Canadians, with a focus on mental and physical wellness for youth.
completed Jack.org’s Be There Certificate, a self-guided online course that teaches young people how to help a peer who may be struggling with mental health challenges.
We’re committed to building a more inclusive economy by supporting young, marginalized Canadians and people with mental health challenges as they build their financial security.
contributed to the development and advancement of the Canadian co-operative sector.
contributed to 36 emerging and expanding Canadian co-ops through our Co-operative Development Program.
As part of our Pathways to Employability initiative of Co-operators Community Funds, we launched the Co-operators Young Leaders Award in 2021. This development and award program recognizes young changemakers from 18 to 35 who are involved in the co-operatives and mutuals sector in Canada.
“This award has allowed me to grow as an engaged member of the co-operative community. Not only was I able to learn from experts in the sector, but I could connect and engage with knowledgeable and motivated youth looking to create more opportunities in the sector and the co-op movement at large.“
