APRIL 20, 2022 – A Note From Our Car-driving President I received my refund from the Ontario government for my car licence last week. To…

APRIL 12, 2022 – Yesterday, Orillia City Council unanimously voted for Option 2. This Option was based on the Community Vision Statement: “Orillia will focus…

APRIL 8, 2022 – Yesterday, the Peel Planning and Growth Committee elected to move forward with the urban boundary expansion. While disappointing, this news is…

APRIL 4, 2022 – We are partnering with Climate Momentum to engage residents of Stratford and Perth County in climate action.  We will support individuals…

MARCH 30, 2022 – We are partnering with Save our Streams Hamilton to protect the Garner Marsh in Ancaster, Ontario from destruction.  The Hamilton Conservation…

MARCH 23, 2022 –Urban sprawl continues to threaten farmland and nature in Ontario and we continue to fight it.  In York Region, we are advocating…

MARCH 22, 2022 – A Word from our President It’s difficult to write this month’s message to you. We seem to be in a constant…

MARCH 22, 2022 – Since last May, we have been fighting a Minister’s Zoning Order approving a one million square foot warehouse development, plus one…

MARCH 16, 2022 – We are excited to welcome Sabah to the Small Change Fund team as Climate Action Ontario organizer. Sabah is working on…

MARCH 14, 2022 – More than 130 acres of combined greenspace and farmland are currently at risk of development in the heart of the Beaver…

MARCH 2, 2022 – Naturalized gardens have many community and ecological benefits, including: Improving air quality Storing carbon Preventing flooding Producing a natural cooling effect…

MARCH 1, 2022 – Impacts on residents, drinking water, climate targets, and farmland need to be considered as part of highway reviews. Simcoe County, Ont….

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 – Crowdfunding has been in the news a lot in the last couple of weeks – and it hasn’t all been good…

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 – The battle against urban sprawl continues, this time in Orillia. We are fighting to protect 939 acres, including critical farmland, from…

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 – In spite of the unanimous council motion earlier this month, last week Metrolinx began construction in Small’s Creek ravine with devastating…

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 – Yesterday, Halton Regional Council voted 15-9 to save 5,000 acres of farmland in the Halton region. The motion calls for zero…

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 – A Message from our Chief Trucker With the truckers’ ongoing “freedom protests,” funded largely through crowdfunding, the pitfalls of this fundraising…

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 – The truckers’ “freedom protests” are getting worldwide attention. Yet these protests have robbed a lot of other people of their own…

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 – ‘Lake Simcoe abandoned by feds and province’ say organizers. Simcoe County, ON – The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has announced…

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 – We have partnered with the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition to Demand A Moratorium Now! We are supporting this vital initiative to…

JANUARY 31, 2022 – We are partnering with the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition to fight the Bradford Bypass and save Lake Simcoe and the surrounding…

JANUARY 28, 2022 – Sometimes a bus pass isn’t just a bus pass, but a passport to change. The City of Kingston piloted an award-winning…

JANUARY 24, 2022 – After a 2019 visit to Canada, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Toxics reported: “There exists a pattern in…

JANUARY 19, 2022 – Thanks to dedicated Halton residents who called and emailed their representatives, Oakville Council unanimously agreed to submit harsh criticisms on the…

JANUARY 17, 2022 – We are thrilled to welcome Juan to the Small Change Fund team in their role as Climate Action Prairie Organizer. Juan…

JANUARY 11, 2022 – Halton Regional Councillors vote on February 9th – urge them to vote “NO” to Urban Boundary Expansion. It’s easy for Halton…

JANUARY 7, 2022 – Small Change Fund is honoured to partner on the Algonquin-led Moose Research Project with the Algonquin Moose Research Committee. This is…

DECEMBER 1, 2021 – Happy December! To celebrate the start of a new month, we’re introducing you to another new project We are crowdfunding to…

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 – New project alert! We are partnering with The Guelph Outdoor School to get more children outside and involved with nature. Next…

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 – On Friday, Hamilton City Council voted 13-3 to save 3,300 acres of prime farmland. Instead of expanding the urban boundary, the…

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 – Alongside our partners, Stop Sprawl Hamilton Ontario (SSHO), we are fighting hard against the proposed Urban Boundary Expansion in Hamilton. An…

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 – The Saskatchewan provincial government defended the October 1st EV Tax as a means of making road usage costs “fair” for all…

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 – It’s never been more important to assist today’s youth in fearlessly tackling the climate crisis. We have partnered with Green Urban…

OCTOBER 29, 2021 – Want to hear something scary? Developers are paving over Canadian farmland at record rates to make room for urban sprawl. Unfortunately,…

OCTOBER 21, 2021 – Alongside our new partners, Jones Baseline Community, we are fighting to protect 27 acres of first-class farmland in Guelph/Eramosa, as well…

OCTOBER 19, 2021 – A new CBC article features our ongoing fight against the Minister Zoning Order (MZO) in Blair, Ontario with our partners, Blair…

OCTOBER 18, 2021 – We’re happy to congratulate Jacqueline Lee-Tam on her new role as co-director with our partners at the Climate Justice Organizing Hub,…

OCTOBER 11, 2021 – Puzzled, or perhaps amused, by Saskatchewanians for Sidewalk Sustenance and their scandalous sidewalk tax? Last week we launched a satirical campaign…

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 – We are proud to partner with Wellington Watcher Watchers on a new project to support Indigenous led water governance. This project…

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 – Action on the climate crisis isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for people, too. We are excited to partner…

AUGUST 18, 2021 – We are sad to tell you about the tragic passing of our co-worker, Daniel, who we lost suddenly on August 13th….

AUGUST 16, 2021 – Over 3,300 acres of beautiful and productive land surrounding the City of Hamilton is at risk as developers seek to expand…

AUGUST 11, 2021 – We’re at Code Red. Not approaching it. Not pushing it. At Code Red. The U.N. climate report released August 9th presented…

AUGUST 4, 2021 – Small Change Fund would like to congratulate Aisling, our former Executive Director and now Board Member, on becoming a new mother!…

JULY 22, 2021 – Stop Sprawl Hamilton is unstoppable! In just two weeks we’ve already reached 65% of the crowdfunding goal. Over 3,300 acres of…

JULY 19, 2021 – A 2021 study led by Nature United confirmed the vital role natural climate solutions have to play in our fight against…

JULY 12, 2021 – When was the last time you thought about all the good that comes from the humble city bus? You may not…

JULY 7, 2021 – Small Change Fund welcomes Daniel Teklu to our team as Bookkeeper! Daniel was born and raised in Ethiopia and moved to…

JULY 6, 2021 – Last year we engaged in climate change education with EOS Eco-Energy Inc in the Chignecto region. This region is the narrow…

JUNE 28, 2021 – You have the cause and the passion, but you don’t necessarily have the funds to make your vision happen. Enter crowdfunding….

JUNE 23, 2021 – Small Change Fund would like to welcome Vinofa Muthulingam to our team as a Community Worker! Born and raised in Southern…

JUNE 16, 2021 – Earlier this year the Canadian Federal Government announced a $200 million Natural Infrastructure Fund in their Budget 2021. But what exactly…

JUNE 8, 2021 – Small Change Fund welcomes Abbie Branchflower to our team as Communications Specialist! Abbie was born in the UK, grew up in…

JUNE 4, 2021 –Who said big results have to take time? In less than a month, the project “No MZO in Blair” has already raised…

JUNE 3, 2021 – Small Change Fund welcomes Sarah Ceci to our team as Community Worker! Sarah was born and raised in Southern Ontario and…

MAY 5, 2021 – It is abundantly clear that we are in a climate emergency. That’s why we are partnering with The Climate Emergency Unit…

APRIL 26, 2021 – Small Change Fund is excited to partner on Unflood Ontario, a collaborative movement dedicated to reducing the impact of flooding in…

MARCH 1, 2021 – Amplifying voices that often go unheard. We are excited to announce the launch of the Public Voice Fund, an initiative by…