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Chrysalis Society operates an innovative three-stage approach to women’s treatment and recovery that has been proven to significantly improve long-term outcomes for women in the Downtown Eastside. Standard recovery and treatment programs assume clients to be fairly cognitive and...
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How do you measure social impact?
Posted September 1st, 2009 by adminWhen it comes to social enterprise the organizations can easily measure and communicate the business metrics and data points but defining social impact has been a different story. The kicker in this situation is that the greater success of their organization and activities depends on our ability to demonstrate the impact of our work to staff, funders, clients, other stakeholders and the general public.
Clayton Christensen on Social Innovation
Posted July 7th, 2009 by adminPresident Obama has created a new White House Office on Social Innovation and Civic Participation. The idea behind the new office is for government to work with nonprofit organizations to identify programs that are successful in addressing the tough social issues facing communities – homelessness, unemployment, education, etc. The goal would be to expand those programs across the country. The office will subsidize those innovative ideas.
Wow. What a night last night! - By Lyndon Harvey
Posted June 1st, 2009 by adminA lot of effort culminated in last night's AGM and Grants Selection event;
Walking Tour of Downtown Eastside – An Inspiration
Posted May 5th, 2009 by adminLast Tuesday’s walking tour of the Downtown Eastside (DTES) was a powerful experience for Partners,
