@sherlynassam.bsky.social spoke to Anne Millar, @ottawafoodbank.bsky.social's officer of data and research, and Harar Hall, @volunteercanada.bsky.social ’s policy and research manager, about how data can be harnessed for solutions across the sector.

thephilanthropist.ca/2025/11/how-...

“Foundations can look to fund housing opportunities and put some of that capital to work to accelerate the production of affordable housing.” - Derek Ballantyne, New Market Funds.

“This is a really important moment as the federal government develops the next version of the national affordable-housing strategy,” says Pedro Barata, the president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada.

“While philanthropy can’t fill all the policy gaps and can’t be a substitute for government funding and leadership, it can complement those efforts in an impactful way”
@mtltoula.bsky.social reports.

Last but not least: illustrator and animator Claire Nest for @thephilanthropist.ca . Key takeaway: Trust creatives' expertise.
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