Give Back Economy

Alvin Law

Alvin Law is a writer, speaker, musician, documentarian and was a victim of thalidomide, born with no arms. His family abandoned him.

He has shared his story with over 2 million people on 5 continents in over 7,500 events.

Check out his amazing and inspirational story on https://alvinlaw.com/

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Ethos

Emily Kane Miller

Emily Kane Miller is the Founder and CEO of Ethos Giving - A Philanthropic Services Company (ethos-giving.com), based in Los Angeles, California. See also : www.ethostracking.com .

Ethos Giving works with corporations, individuals, and foundations committed to moving the needle. Whatever your focus — social services, environmental stewardship, education, the arts and beyond — they can help your work be exceptional. 

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Downsizing Diva

Shirley Coughlin

Downsizing Diva is a social franchise operation started in 2001 by a real estate agent and teacher who became entrepreneurs. Our conversation was with a franchisee, Shirley Coughlin and her husband Terry. They are a for-profit social enterprise giving back to community, including families from Ukraine. Check out https://downsizingdiva.com/find-your-diva/markham.

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Faith and Sparkles Books

Faith Abraham

Faith is 5 years old and has written 3 books that include her 9 year old dog, Sparkles. Faith's mother is Delissa and she is a former vet having served in the army and navy. She helps Faith with presentations and workshops and book sales. Check them out on https://www.faithandsparklesworld.com/ and social media.

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Neil Squire Society

Chad Leaman is Director Of Innovation at the Neil Squire Society which uses technology tools and training to support people with a disability www.neilsquire.ca They are a national organization with many of their employees with a disability who are passionate about giving back to community.

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Youth Justice Network

Christine Pahigian

Christine Pahigian is the Executive Director of the Youth Justice Network, https://youthjustice.org/ in New York City which supports youth who may have been incarcerated in Rikers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rikers_Island .They have over 50 employees in 3 borough offices.

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Melly's Workplace

Aimee & Ellen

Aimee and Ellen are social entrepreneurs who run a social enterprise, https://www.mellysworkplace.ca/ , a cafe and marketplace for learning challenged with program students who work 3-4 hour shifts and are helped with the job hunt.

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Kayla's Children Centre

Mira Lax

Mira Lac is the Director of Marketing at https://kaylaschildrencentre.org/ helping children and youth with an amazing centre for those with a disability where they have great facilities and equipment for those up to 21 and supporting their families.

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Luca Patuelli

Lazy Legs

Luca Patuelli is father, dancer, choreographer, workshop presenter, host. Check out the following: https://www.lucapatuelli.com/ Founder of https://www.illabilities.com/ with an international team of 8 dancers. There are examples on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8htBtRBtIs and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC2IP9qxsYU

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Alice's Kids

Ron Fitzimmons

Alice's Kids is a Virginia, based national charity run by Ron Fitzimmons, Executive Director, with support from his sister Laura and is named after their mother.

Working with a network of hundreds of teachers and social workers, Alice’s Kids pays for items for kids because they believe A little help…goes a long way.

https://aliceskids.org/

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2019