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What’s the latest at Small Change Fund? Find out below.
New Project: Help Save 5,000 Acres of Farmland in Halton
DECEMBER 24, 2021 – We have partnered with Stop Sprawl Halton in a fight to save 5,000 acres of prime farmland. The race is on…
New Project: Preserve a waterfront property for nature, forever
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…
New Project: Next Child in the Woods
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 – New project alert! We are partnering with The Guelph Outdoor School to get more children outside and involved with nature. Next…
Major Win for Hamilton and Nature
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…
Action Alert: Hamilton, take a stand for Farmland
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 – Alongside our partners, Stop Sprawl Hamilton Ontario (SSHO), we are fighting hard against the proposed Urban Boundary Expansion in Hamilton. An…
Math Doesn’t Add Up for Saskatchewan’s “Fair” Electric Vehicle Tax
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 – The Saskatchewan provincial government defended the October 1st EV Tax as a means of making road usage costs “fair” for all…
New Project: Experiential Waste Management Education
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…
New project: Educating Farmers in BC about the value of donating land for future generations
OCTOBER 29, 2021 – Want to hear something scary? Developers are paving over Canadian farmland at record rates to make room for urban sprawl. Unfortunately,…
New Project: Farms NOT Fridges
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…
Update: No MZO in Blair
OCTOBER 19, 2021 – A new CBC article features our ongoing fight against the Minister Zoning Order (MZO) in Blair, Ontario with our partners, Blair…
Congratulations, Jacqueline!
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,…
Kicking asphalt and taking names!
OCTOBER 11, 2021 – Puzzled, or perhaps amused, by Saskatchewanians for Sidewalk Sustenance and their scandalous sidewalk tax? Last week we launched a satirical campaign…
New Project: Agency for Water
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 – We are proud to partner with Wellington Watcher Watchers on a new project to support Indigenous led water governance. This project…
New Project: Communicating the Health Case for Climate Action
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…
In Memoriam: Daniel Teklu
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….
Stop Sprawl Hamilton – Taking a Stand for Farmland
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…
U.N. Climate Report
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…
Happy news!!
AUGUST 4, 2021 – Small Change Fund would like to congratulate Aisling, our former Executive Director and now Board Member, on becoming a new mother!…
Help Stop Urban Sprawl in Hamilton
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…
Nature United Press Release
JULY 19, 2021 – A 2021 study led by Nature United confirmed the vital role natural climate solutions have to play in our fight against…
Buses, and Shuttles, and Trains, Oh my!
JULY 12, 2021 – When was the last time you thought about all the good that comes from the humble city bus? You may not…
Welcome, Daniel!
JULY 7, 2021 – Small Change Fund welcomes Daniel Teklu to our team as Bookkeeper! Daniel was born and raised in Ethiopia and moved to…
Success Story Feature: Climate Change Education in Chignecto
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…
Why Crowdfunding?
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….
Welcome, Vinofa!
JUNE 23, 2021 – Small Change Fund would like to welcome Vinofa Muthulingam to our team as a Community Worker! Born and raised in Southern…
What is Natural Infrastructure?
JUNE 16, 2021 – Earlier this year the Canadian Federal Government announced a $200 million Natural Infrastructure Fund in their Budget 2021. But what exactly…
Welcome, Abbie!
JUNE 8, 2021 – Small Change Fund welcomes Abbie Branchflower to our team as Communications Specialist! Abbie was born in the UK, grew up in…
No MZO in Blair!
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…
Welcome, Sarah!
JUNE 3, 2021 – Small Change Fund welcomes Sarah Ceci to our team as Community Worker! Sarah was born and raised in Southern Ontario and…
New Project: Advancing Climate Emergency Policy in Canada
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…
Introducing Unflood Ontario
APRIL 26, 2021 – Small Change Fund is excited to partner on Unflood Ontario, a collaborative movement dedicated to reducing the impact of flooding in…
Introducing the Public Voice Fund
MARCH 1, 2021 – Amplifying voices that often go unheard. We are excited to announce the launch of the Public Voice Fund, an initiative by…
Biennial Report
JANUARY 2, 2021 – Growing with Care, Helping with Heart Small Change Fund is about people: helpful experts whose experience, knowledge and connections make campaigns…
Introducing the Green Future Fund
APRIL 15, 2020 – As Covid-19 continues to challenge our communities, our country, and our world we know that our heroes on the environmental front…