As summer vacations wind down and school resumes, The Prosperity Project has lots to celebrate. In this edition of our newsletter, we share some key programmatic milestones worth a cheer or two. We are also giving you an exclusive first look at our strategic plan. As always, we are tremendously grateful for the enduring support of our community and partners…
Read moreKate Parr loved her job, and she was ready to take it to the next level. Working in the power generation industry filled her with fascination and satisfaction. She was riveted by the engineering, design and complexity of turbines and generators right from the start of her apprenticeship. When she had the opportunity to advance from Millwright Journeyperson to Power…
Read moreWe’ve had an exciting few weeks of learning and planning at The Prosperity Project. Our first team strategy session with Executive Director Julie Savard-Shaw gave us tremendous energy for the mission-based work ahead. Community events and learning sessions broadened our communal knowledge and reignited our passion for creating equity for all women. And licking the metaphorical stamp on the envelope…
Read moreThe Prosperity Project is welcoming the return of warm weather with a sense of invigoration. We have much to celebrate this May, from a growing team, to a successful annual event, to programmatic achievements. As a member of our community, you are the driving force behind everything we do, and we are delighted to share our progress with you. 3rd…
Read morePoll shows 90% of Canadians see stress causing people to leave the workforce TORONTO, May 16, 2023 – Nine in 10 Canadians feel that people are quitting the country’s workforce due to stress and burnout, according to The Prosperity Project’s 6th Canadian Household Perspectives survey. For most, the reasons cited are work-related – feeling stressed, being underpaid or not getting…
Read more“We don’t always realize that we have neighbours who need help. Thanks to The Prosperity Project, I met with this neighbour who needed help and it’s been very rewarding for me to be able to help them out.” -Anne, Matching Initiative Volunteer. When Neila Ayed took on the role of Executive Director of Logis Rose Virginie, she was determined to…
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