Aug 30, 2019 | Areas of Impact, Civic Social Innovation, Community, Social Enterprise, Social Innovation
Tomorrow, August 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is a day for remembering everyone we’ve lost. It’s also a day for action and connection. The opioid overdose crisis is huge, systemic, and overwhelming. Simultaneously, it is deeply personal.
Jul 9, 2019 | Civic Social Innovation, Social Enterprise, Social Innovation, Social Venture Development
The inaugural P.E.O.P.L.E. graduation ceremony will celebrate the first cohort of graduates from its program this evening.
Jun 21, 2019 | Areas of Impact, Civic Social Innovation, Indigenous Communities, Social Enterprise, Social Innovation, Social Venture Development
Indigenous social innovation has been making headlines and we wanted to learn more. Here’s the start of a growing list.
Jun 7, 2019 | Civic Social Innovation, Social Enterprise, Social Innovation
As the newest member of our team, Jill brings a wealth of experience, including experience in social innovation and systems change and deep connections to the social impact and social enterprise ecosystems
Apr 18, 2019 | Civic Social Innovation, Community, Homelessness, Inclusion, Social Enterprise, Social Innovation, Social Venture Development
We are placing people people with lived experience into roles where they can make a difference in the lives of their peers.
Apr 17, 2019 | Civic Social Innovation, Community, Social Enterprise, Social Innovation, Social Venture Development
World Creativity and Innovation Week (WCIW) is the kind of celebration we embrace at Urban Matters CCC.
Mar 12, 2019 | Civic Social Innovation, Homelessness, Housing, Social Innovation, Urban Systems
“As part of a company that is deeply invested in the wellbeing of communities across the country, I see this role as an opportunity to share my learnings as I continue to learn.”
May 4, 2018 | Civic Social Innovation, Community, Social Innovation
Developing Physical Infrastructure With Social Outcomes In Mind Physical infrastructure has always been created to achieve a social outcome, a measurable improvement to the quality of life of the people it is being created to serve. From clean drinking water systems,...
Feb 6, 2018 | Affordable Housing, Civic Social Innovation, Community, Homelessness, Housing, Social Innovation
Join us at Techstars Startup Weekend Okanagan, March 9-11, 2018, pitch your idea for affordable housing and win an incubation package!
Sep 26, 2017 | Civic Social Innovation, Community
By Erin Welk, Civic Social Innovation Lead, Urban Matters What happens if those of us trying to support vulnerable people don’t see them? Recently I had the privilege of spending some time with a gentleman who is part of CMHA’s Housing First initiative here in...
