by Amanda Mayer | Jul 15, 2020 | News
This report represents an initial attempt to learn more about how COVID-19 has affected the charitable sector in Canada. It is part of a series of case studies depicting the effects of the global pandemic on Canada’s philanthropic community, and a first step in...
by Amanda Mayer | Jul 13, 2020 | Healthy Active Children, News, Outdoor Play Strategy
Go outside and play! Opportunities for outdoor play critical for children during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic Lawson Foundation shares recommendations for policy makers, early learning and child care, and post secondary early childhood education programs to...
by Amanda Mayer | Oct 30, 2018 | 5G Fund, Special Initiatives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday October 30 TORONTO, ON — Multiple young leaders 25 years of age or younger have won an award for their work in the environmental sector. These six winners will be receiving The Starfish Canada | Lawson Foundation award for their work in...
by Amanda Mayer | May 8, 2018 | News, Youth & the Environment
If you’re thinking about applying for the Youth and the Environment funding, then you won’t want to miss our Twitter Chat. Join us Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Noon EDT and let our Program Director, Karen Shelstad, share her knowledge about the funding stream and how to...
by Amanda Mayer | Apr 9, 2018 | News, Youth & the Environment
Lawson Foundation explores ways to support work in its newest impact area and will open a call for proposals this spring. In 2014, the Lawson Foundation revised its overall strategic direction to focus on the healthy development of children and youth. This...
