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Resources on CORE include checklists, toolkits, reports, studies, videos, and other materials on topics relevant to those working or volunteering in support of healthy aging and older adults independent living.

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Campaign: Core Funding to Support Nonprofit Missions, Resilience and Impact

Imagine Canada

Nonprofits, like businesses and government, have basic core operating costs such as insurance, rent, and computers that they must cover in order to function. When nonprofits are reliant on project-based funding and cannot access core funding to cover these essential costs, it negatively impacts the

Infographic: Who are Employed Caregivers in Canada?

Research on Aging Policies and Practices (RAPP)

Employed caregivers contribute to their families' well-being, workplaces, and society, however, their efforts are often invisible to employers, policymakers, and the public. This infographic is the first (in a series of five) that sets the context for understanding how caregiving impacts employed ca

All Paths Lead to Wellness: Supporting People Who Use Substances

First Nations Health Authority

The All Paths Lead to Wellness Model was developed to provide a snapshot of processes, services and resources that may be a fit for your loved one at different stages through their journey. Some of these options, such as treatment or Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) may seem obvious, whereas others such

Alberta Budget 2023 Consultation (deadline January 15, 2023)

Government of Alberta

We want to hear your priorities for Budget 2023 to help your family, business and community succeed and thrive. Alberta continues to lead the country in economic growth, but we know the inflation crisis and rising costs of living are causing challenges for many people. Budget 2023 is an opportunity

Mental Health First Aid Supporting Older Adults (MHFA SOA) training

Imagine Institute

Imagine Institute for Learning is excited to be able to support the coordinated facilitation of MHFA SOA across Alberta. Mental Health First Aid for Seniors is an evidence-based training by the Mental Health Commission of Canada designed for people who have frequent contact with older adults such as

Virtual Volunteer Screening & Engagement Guidebook

Volunteer Alberta

This guidebook: Builds and expands upon Volunteer Canada’s 10 Steps to Screening from a virtual perspective Includes information and resources about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in volunteer screening throughout Provides scalable suggestions and recommendations to fit your organizat

Futures Policy Forum Webinar Recordings

Alberta Association on Gerontology

Alberta Association on Gerontology's (AAG) first initiative for the Futures Policy Forum offers FREE monthly webinars on Zoom. They plan to reach participants across the province. They know that a broad and diverse range of individuals have a stake in our desired future for healthy aging.  Aims

Digital Inclusion, Online Participation and Health Promotion: Promising Practices From Community-Led Participatory Journalism

Kate Mulligan

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that digital inclusion mediates access to other social determinants of health – directly, through access to and literacy in technologies or services, and indirectly, by supporting people’s capacity to participate fully and equitably in civic and cultural l

We Must Prioritize Nonprofit Leaders’ Rest and Healing, and Here Are Some Cool Funders Doing That

Vu Le, Nonprofit AF

Our sector is complicated. On one hand, this work is fulfilling and meaningful and it is a privilege to be able to do it. On the other hand, it can be soul-crushingly stressful. It consumes us, demanding more and more, constantly taking. It takes our sleep. It takes our health. It ruins our natural

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