The Little Movement That Could

This year has been one of fortifying the foundation of our work, deepening the impact, and growing participation in the movement.  Read on for a year end glimpse into some of 2011’s highlights and where our sights are set for 2012!

Fortifying the Foundation

This past year has seen each of our four partners grow in [...]

An Update on Our Canadian Project - Ottawa Grow

Christian Horizons is the largest government funded provider of support services to adults with disabilities in Ontario.  The organization serves over 1,500 families and continually evolves their services to meet the changing needs of the people whom they serve.

Micah Elson is the Program Manager at Ottawa Grow, one of their largest employment solutions programs.  One [...]

Going Beyond the Gift for Lasting Social Change

This month’s blog brings us the insights of Mr. Bradley Offman of Mackenzie Investments.  Mr. Offman is a sought after speaker in the industry and gives companies of all sizes some good food for thought on the social benefits of thinking creatively with our social investments.

“It is part of an overall culture [...]

The Abnormal Is Not Courage – Tribute to Village Leaders

“…But I say courage is not the abnormal.  Not the marvelous act.  Not Macbeth with fine speeches….Not the surprise.  The amazed understanding.  The marriage, not the month’s rapture. Not the exception.  The beauty that is of many days.  Steady and clear.  It is the normal excellence of long accomplishment.”  Jack Gilbert

This quotation is [...]

2011 in Focus: Creating A Movement

At ZOË we have been consistently blogging and making use of the various ways in which we can communicate with those who are interested in our movement for almost 2 years now.  It’s hard to believe it has been that long and it’s even harder to believe how many of you have joined with us [...]