April 2024 Newsletter

April 2024 Newsletter

ACORN Canada: Organizing at the intersection of climate and housing justice

When organizers from ACORN Canada speak with tenants, climate justice doesn’t often come up in conversation, at least not explicitly. And yet the issues people raise — drafty windows, poor heating and cooling, and buildings in need of repair — not only negatively impact tenant experience and health, but also harm the environment.  

March 2024 Newsletter

February 2024 Newsletter

Request for Proposals: Scoping research on Indigenous housing

About the Foundation The McConnell Foundation is a private Canadian philanthropic foundation that contributes to diverse and innovative approaches to address community resilience, reconciliation and climate change. We do so through funding and investment partnerships, strengthening capabilities, convening, and collaborating with the public, private and non-profit sectors.   About the Reconciliation Focus Area The McConnell […]

UTILE: A renewed approach to student housing to improve affordability for all

Throughout 2024, we will feature partners working on affordable housing solutions. We kickoff our partner spotlight series with UTILE.

Update on our commitment to divest from fossil fuels

As a first step in our commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions in our portfolio, in 2022 McConnell’s Board approved the removal of all assets involved in the production, distribution and retailing of oil, gas, and coal, considered part of scope 1 and 2 emissions. Specifically, we committed to divesting our portfolio of companies that […]

Strengthening dialogue and engagement in times of crisis

The McConnell Foundation envisions a future in which our economy and social systems promote the thriving of all people, and in which the natural environment is stewarded for generations to come. We see all sectors working together to address climate change, to help foster reconciliation, and unleash individual creativity and organizational resources to solve social […]

Indigenous philanthropy: a transformative journey

Today is Winter Solstice, a day of significance in many Indigenous cultures. To close the series Reconciliation through the Seasons, which marks 20 years of Reconciliation work at McConnell, we are highlighting the work of our partner the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund. 

Holiday message from our CEO

Points of light As the year draws to a close, I am reminded of the fragility of peace, and the importance of connectivity and community, as we face society’s challenges. Words are not easy to come by in these very troubled and highly sensitive times. My thoughts are with all those affected by violence, both […]