What is the ScotiaRISE Funding Opportunity?
ScotiaRISE is a long-term support program from Scotiabank, putting $500 million over 10 years into communities that need a boost. The goal? Help people overcome barriers, build confidence, and create more opportunities—especially for those who’ve been left behind. It’s all about making our communities stronger and more inclusive, one project at a time. Apply for […]
How Does a Mobile Crisis Unit Help People During Mental Health Crises?
Were you aware that nearly 7 million Canadians experience a mental health crisis every year? Even more concerning—50% of Canadians will have faced a mental illness by the age of 40. Almost 40% of Ontario high school students are affected by severe psychological distress. Low-income Canadians are 3-4 times more likely to have a mental […]
How Do We Work with Grant Consultants to Put Mobility Funding to Use?
Are you struggling to secure mobility funding for wheelchair accessible vehicles or mobile health clinics for Indigenous communities? As a grant consultant, you work hard to help communities access grants for mobility vehicles. But finding the right manufacturer to partner with? That’s where things get tricky. Without the right manufacturer, Indigenous communities may face: Vehicles […]
Starting a Handi-Transit Program: Rocky View Regional Handibus’ Journey
Is your community struggling with transportation gaps? If you’re thinking about starting a handi-transit program in Canada, you’ve probably noticed some big problems: Seniors missing medical appointments People with disabilities feeling stuck at home Limited access to jobs, healthcare, and social activities These gaps can lead to serious health issues, lost opportunities, and isolation. […]
Can Your Organization Benefit From the Active Transportation Fund?
The Active Transportation Fund is a federal funding opportunity designed to improve infrastructure that supports human-powered movement, like walking, cycling, and mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, and e-bikes. Below, we break down the key details in a simple, easy-to-understand format. Take the wheelchair van quiz What Is the Active Transportation Funding Opportunity? […]
5 Problems Solved by Patient Transport Services
Did you know that over 35% of frequent healthcare users in Canada report missed or delayed appointments because of transportation issues? If you’re part of an organization that wants to provide patient transport services to help people get to medical appointments, this probably doesn’t surprise you. You’ve likely seen patients miss healthcare visits or […]
Can Mobile Wound Care Services Reduce Long Wait Times in the ER?
Did you know that about 1 in 10 ER visits in Canada are for wound care? That’s a lot of patients needing help for something urgent but not life-threatening. For many hospitals, this adds to an already packed emergency room. Long wait times frustrate patients and can lead to serious issues like infections or delayed […]
(Video) End Homelessness in Manitoba
In this video, Russ Evans reviews Your Way Home, Manitoba’s strategy to end homelessness in Manitoba. This initiative takes a housing-first approach, prioritizing permanent housing, mental health support, and harm reduction. But what steps are involved, and how will they be implemented? Key Elements of the Plan Transitioning People from Encampments to Housing – A […]
What Is the Aging in Motion Grant?
The Aging in Motion (AIM) Grant is a funding opportunity designed to enhance transportation services for seniors in British Columbia. Managed by United Way BC in partnership with the Government of British Columbia, this grant aims to support aging populations by improving mobility and community access. Talk to a mobility expert about the grant […]
