Groundwork: A Social Innovation Agency

30/04/2024

We only know ONE person who likes writing grants.... our CEO, Jessica Ward 😆

If you are picking away at a grant application that you would love to bounce off of a peer, maybe get some help figuring out the budget 💰, or looking to see who may want to partner - stop by The Space & Company this Thursday from 1 to 4 and bring whatever you're working on for some peer support and maybe even find the best partner ever!

Not sure if there is a grant you are missing out on? Jessica will have a list of up and coming grants you may want to take advantage of like the grant due May 6th!

What could make this even better? Bring your lunch and come for 12pm and join Kathleen Bulger Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant for a wellness lunch and learn!

Lunch and Learn RSVP below, or just drop in!

Join us for a casual lunch and informative session to learn all about digestion and how to keep your gut happy and healthy!

09/02/2024

"For some, a bed is not the best choice for them"

Thank you United Way Halifax for amplifying the voices of lived experience and providing an honest offering of a maybe, less than common, perspective.

friends!

Some people experiencing homelessness in Halifax may opt out of a shelter bed. Here’s why we should respect that choice and keep working on other solutions.

01/02/2024

We took a trip to Prince Edward Island with the Atlantic Home Building & Renovation Sector Council and United Way Halifax to check out the Tiny Homes that the Construction Association of Prince Edward Island is building with their Skilled NewComer and Youth in Trades programs!

In order to increase the number of homes to alleviate the housing crisis, we need more builders. Everyone needs a home, and anyone can build one - with the right support and training! We've got a long way to go to fix the problem, but we can all be a part of the solution!

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our family, friends, colleagues and community partners.

We hope you spend this time enjoying life's gifts, getting some much needed rest, and spreading good cheer whenever and wherever you can.

We look forward to continuing to work together to create a resilient community for all in 2024!

30/11/2023

We love this videos perspective of how being culturally "competent" is a lofty goal, but that we can create safe spaces to learn and hold one another accountable when we shift our mindsets to cultural "humility" ❤️

It's a quick video 🎥 well worth the 2.5 minutes!

Cultural Competency and Cultural Humility regard learning about other cultures, controlling your biases, adapting your behaviors and communications style con...

29/11/2023

We're stocking up to make our first donation of the year to the Mittens for Kids Program.

Paula Huntley has made it one of her many missions over the years to make sure that children in schools throughout the Annapolis Valley have warm hands and she single-handedly (see what wendid there?🤣), has facilitated the donation of THOUSANDS of pairs of mittens.

Want to join us in donating? Contact Paula directly or dm our page and we can help you connect.

Do you like to knit or crochet? Mittens for Kids welcomes donations of any kind, and sometimes that means they get lots of yarn that needs to be made into mittens.

Would you rather make a cash donation to the cause? Email Paula at [email protected] and be sure to put "Mittens for Kids" in the message.

09/11/2023

📣Don't miss your opportunity to join BWIE- Blk Women in Excellence 's 🌲Holiday🌲 Pop-Up Market happening December 9th at the Needham Centre. 📣

Vendor signup is open until Monday, November 13th!

🛍️ Calling All Vendors! 🎁

Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of our annual Christmas Pop-Up Market designed just for you, Black Women in Business! 🥰

📢 Registration Deadline: Monday, November 13th at 5:00 p.m.

If you're a Black woman-owned business, this is your chance to shine and showcase your unique products at our festive market.

🌟 Secure your spot now! Register here: https://www.jotform.com/assign/232365794626264/211646872459062

Join us in spreading holiday joy and supporting one another this Christmas season. Let's make this market unforgettable! 🎄🛒

10/10/2023

📣 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 📣

True or False - You only need to learn about financial management if you have lots of money! FALSE - knowing how to manage your money is crucial for everyone!

Ready to level up your knowledge on government programs and financial management? 📊 We've got just the event for you, and its FREE!

Join us at the GET $MART information session, featuring experts from Service Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, and a personal financial advisor. 🧐 It's a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of federal government programs, learn why filing your income tax is crucial, and gain insights into managing your finances, from debt to investments.

📅 When: Wednesday, October 11th
🕒 Time: 1-4pm
🏢 Where: Canning Multiplex (New Canning Fire Hall), 977 J. Jordan Rd., Canning, NS

Don't miss this FREE opportunity to enhance your financial savvy! 💡

Community Links Association
The Mentoring Plus Strategy
Kathie Pemberton - IG Wealth Management
Acadia University

05/10/2023

Did you know that identity theft is the #1 growing crime in North America??

How can you prevent identify theft? Shred documents containing your name, phone number, address, or financial, legal, and medical information BEFORE throwing them in the recycling.

Don't have a shredder, no problem!

Kings County Seniors' Safety Society has a SENIORS’ COMMUNITY SHREDDING EVENT coming up soon.

When?
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 11:00am - 2:00 pm

Where?
Louis Millett Community Complex, 9489 Commercial Street, New Minas

Bring your documents and they'll shred them for you!

Kings County Seniors ... It's Soon Time For The KCSSS Fall Shredding Event!

Identity theft is on the rise. Never throw out anything with personal information. Instead, save it up and come to our FREE event where we will have it all shredded for you.

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Where: Louis Millett Community Centre, New Minas
When: Wednesday, October 18th ... 11:00-2:00
FREE but donations are welcome

04/10/2023

This week is Senior's Week in Nova Scotia, and what better way to kickstart the week than with community groups from across the Annapolis Valley sharing experiences and setting intentions about creating an

We're going to put Nova Scotia on the map!

24/08/2023

"We don't know, what we don't know" is a famous line from our CEO, Jessica Ward. Sea Change CoLab is offering FREE training that will help you level up when it comes to accessibility and allyship!

🌐 Join their Accessibility Foundations Blended Training, taking place from Sept 13th to Oct 4th, 2023, and Allyship Foundations Blended Training, happening from Oct 11th to Nov 8th, 2023. All sessions are conveniently hosted online.

🔗 Register Now at https://seachangecolab.com/accessibility-allyship-foundations/to and gain valuable insights into fostering inclusivity, equity, and positive change! 🚀

🔹 Accessibility Foundations Blended Training
Discover the world of accessibility, disability, and the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Learn how to break down barriers and create an environment that embraces everyone.

🔹 Allyship Foundations Blended Training
Equip yourself with the tools to be a proactive ally, creating a workplace culture of inclusivity and belonging. Dive into key concepts of equity, diversity, and the power of allyship.

None of us can afford to stop learning – it's time to create a future that celebrates diversity and equality! 🌈

04/08/2023

It was great to have Kerri Marshall, the Atlantic Home Building & Renovation Sector Council 's Workforce Development Manager, in town!

Jessica and Kerri were talking strategy, resources, and of course - partnerships - that will be required to support new pathways for workforce development in the sector.

Are you...

✅️ A business operating in the sector?
✅️ Working in workforce development?
✅️ Supporting employers with navigating HR needs and workforce strategies?
✅ Invested in supporting the housing sector, from the ground up?
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Send us a message or email Jessica at [email protected] and let's talk about how together, we can BUILD a resilient province.