The 21st Century Citizen. How do we Get Involved Today?

For the past ten years my partner at qmedia solutions and I have been doing a lot of pro bono work for a number of not-for-profits and charities. We've really enjoyed it but we wanted to do more. First we wanted to tell stories about some of the amazing people who had inspired us. And so we started with TV storytelling and on October 26th Get Involved had it's World Premiere on TVO-- Ontario's premiere public broadcaster. So far we have produced 25 profiles of amazing innovators, social entrepreneurs and activists. Take a look at our stories. Tell us what you think. Tell us about people or organizations that inspire you. During our research we sensed a growing movement growing all around us-- people realizing their skills and their expertise can be used not only to bring them financial rewards but deeper connection and meaning in their lives. And so our next step was to concieve of a website that would transform the inspiration of the television profiles and help propell people into action and Getinvolved.ca was born. Join the conversation...

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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Pepsi Refresh Project - Giving Away Millions to Canadians!


Got a great idea? Want to support the things you care about? Check out the Pepsi Refresh Project, Pepsi's new campaign to provide funding to individuals and organizations that want to make positive change in their community.

Interested in supporting a cause/idea? Head HERE to vote for your favorite submission that you think should get the grant!

Have an idea of your own - OR want to get funding for the organization you support? With 6 different communities like "arts and culture", "health" and "education"there's room for any kind of idea/organization! Put in your application NOW and do it fast, because the submissions deadline is August 31st.

Finalist will be announced the day after voted has been completed on September 1st. The top 4 fabulous individuals will receive $5,000 to help get an idea off the ground, 3 small groups will be awarded $10,000 to begin their organization/idea, 2 companies or grass-roots organizations will be given $25,000 to help their ideas come to light AND 1 $100,000 will be given to an organization that can dedicate lots of time and resources to their plans.
Posted by Get Involved GANG at 12:06 PM
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