@JuliaHowell

Moving missions forward for 30+ years. Decidedly generalist. Lover of words. Forever asking questions.

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A slice of city life I didn’t know about that makes me think and feel why I love this place — Making Space for Queer Community, Between Banquet Tables and Dim Sum Carts thelocal.to/church-and-welle… via @TheLocal_TO

Making Space for Queer Community, Between Banquet Tables and Dim Sum Carts | The Local

For many queer, racialized Torontonians, Church and Wellesley doesn’t feel welcoming. As they push for inclusion, they’re also building their own spaces far from the Village.

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FACT: @smallchangefund is in 2nd place in #Webbys People’s Voice. FACT: They can’t win without your vote 👉 vote.webbyawards.com/PublicV…
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I’m a day behind but, heck, it’s Saturday so I’m listening to my new favourite podcast in the bath. I wondered: Is there even a world where two men would share the microphone in this way? Says a lot.
Women of Ill Repute@WomenofIR8 Mar 2024
Happy International Women’s Day! Whether you’re an aunt or …that other word that ends in u-n-t, we’re honoured to be fighting on the same team 🫡 #internationalwomensday
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Absolutely loved this wrap-up piece! Wonderful to be reminded of all the stellar journalism they put out and to feel the culture of the place too. A great group of talented Torontonians!!The Local’s 2023 Year in Review thelocal.to/local-year-in-re… via @TheLocal_TO

The Local’s 2023 Year in Review | The Local

Favourite stories, best reporting trip meals, worst Big Tech dustups—a Local end-of-year staff roundtable.

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We couldn't have said it better. Thanks Councillor Bravo for being the #PowerofUs champion at City Hall.
Alejandra Bravo@BravoDavenport19 Dec 2023
Last week, I was happy to share the @TorontoFdn’s Vital Signs Report with City Council. The report's findings are clear—building connection and supporting social infrastructure is important for our collective wellbeing. #PowerOfUs
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An important editorial on the epidemic of loneliness and its causes in the Star today. Implications for the importance of true shared public space. thestar.com/opinion/editoria…

Star Editorial Board: This quiet epidemic is taking a heavy toll

Beyond its debilitating personal toll, loneliness has complex health, economic and political implications.

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#PowerOfUs Believer: Spotted at Dundas Square, @GenWellProject has been spreading civic optimism by hosting Talk To A Stranger Week! Research suggests that it may be a valuable way to increase happiness, feel a greater sense of belonging, build trust and create safer communities.
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Congratulations @TorontoFdn on launching #PowerOfUs! We're running a month-long food drive to support the campaign.
Toronto Foundation (Archived Account)@TorontoFdn15 Nov 2023
Starting today we’re kicking off the #PowerOfUs campaign to get everyone believing in Toronto again. We’re encouraging everyone to take one action over the next 150 days to help restore our collective wellbeing. Check out our map and add your commitment! bit.ly/46eUcHZ
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The 2023 Toronto’s Vital Signs Report is out now. It's time to reconnect and believe in Toronto again. Read the report and learn how you can take action: bit.ly/3sI81kt #PowerOfUs
More than a city of neighbourhoods, let's be a city of neighbours. The Power of Us.

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Our new Toronto’s Vital Signs Report is coming soon and it’s different. The data is clear. People are turning inward and giving up. If we want our city to succeed, we need people to believe in Toronto again. Join us Nov 15 as we change our city’s course: bit.ly/48ocGrT
No more alarm bells. It’s time to fire a starting pistol. Join us for our Toronto Vital Signs Report launch, The Power of Us.

ALT No more alarm bells. It’s time to fire a starting pistol. Join us for our Toronto Vital Signs Report launch, The Power of Us.

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Looking to get re-energized around your work? From ditching the MOU when developing relationships with Indigenous organizations to community-driven journalism, #Reconnect2023 is covering the topics that are top-of-mind. Reserve your spot today! reconnect2023.ca
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Hi I'm Jacqueline, a writer & PhD candidate researching the links between race & nature. My interests: outdoor recreation, equity and justice in nature, #UrbanEcology and #BlackHistory. #BlackInEnvironRollCall #BlackGeographies #OutdoorEd #BlackOutdoors #ClimateJustice #birding
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@CBCToronto21 Mar 2023
Black people in Toronto are "significantly" more likely to face discrimination on a regular basis than white residents, according to a recent in-depth report on Torontonians' day-to-day experience with microaggression and discrimination. bit.ly/3Jw47zO

Black Torontonians 'significantly' more likely to face discrimination on regular basis, study finds...

Black people in Toronto are "significantly" more likely to face discrimination on a regular basis than white residents, according to a recent in-depth report on Torontonians' day-to-day experience...

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I get it but it’s always sad when someone with this level of integrity has no choice but to quit. Leadership is so problematic these days. theglobeandmail.com/world/ar…

Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister, sets October election

Ardern will not seek re-election, she said in a televised statement

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To read more best practices for ensuring and building inclusive forward-looking communities now, as we navigate significant growth across the GTA, view our Building Inclusive Communities report: unitedwaygt.org/the-work/res…
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Here is a short video of when my Grandfather made a Sacred Pipe literally out of the Residential School for all the Children that never made it home. Have a quick watch and share if you can. ❤️ #ReconcileThis @christibelcourt
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It's always the quiet ones
The Winnipeg Foundation@wpgfdn29 Nov 2022
Today we announce a transformational gift made by local business owner and quiet philanthropist Miriam Bergen through a bequest in her will. We could not be more grateful for this unprecedented gift of approximately $500 million. 🧵1/2 #ForGoodForever
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On this #GivingTuesday, use your social capital for good by donating to or volunteering your time with one of the smaller organizations supporting communities across this city. #TOSocialCapital Learn more at torontofoundation.ca/socialc…
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Our new report out today measuring the strength of our relationships, some stronger than others...Social isolation is a growing concern in Toronto thestar.com/opinion/contribu… via @torontostar

Social isolation is a growing concern in Toronto

We surveyed more than 4,000 Torontonians to find out how they’re doing in the wake of the pandemic and what’s clear is a lot more of us are isolated.

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