Samuel Family Foundation Our Mission The Samuel Family Foundation is dedicated to helping people improve their lives and reinforce their commitment to family, community and society. We focus our efforts on building and developing successful communities by increasing access to education, health and employment opportunities for everyone through: Increased awareness and understanding Supporting and learning from community-based strategies Demonstrating innovative processes Supporting actions leading to sustained solutions that build and deepen social connectedness About The Foundation From the earliest days of the Samuel family business, social responsibility has directly shaped every aspect of our enterprise. Based on his philosophy of giving back and improving our community, third-generation owner Sigmund Samuel was responsible for developing the Canadiana Collection at the Royal Ontario Museum and the undergraduate library at the University of Toronto. Building on this tradition, the Samuel Family Foundation was established by fourth-generation owners Ernest and Elizabeth Samuel in 1993, with a focus on the arts, education, and healthcare, which included support for the Royal Ontario Museum and the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Under the current leadership of President and Chair, Kim Samuel, the Foundation’s mandate has expanded to include poverty eradication, human rights, climate change, youth and older people’s empowerment, and universal design. The Samuel Family Foundation also works closely with several key partners and collaborators on its Social Connectedness Program. Designed to overcome social isolation and create a greater sense of community, this core Samuel Family Foundation initiative focuses on grassroots knowledge and programs to build caring communities and advocate for inclusive policy change. As part of the Social Connectedness Program, the Foundation has convened three Global Symposia on Overcoming Social Isolation and Deepening Social Connectedness in partnership with the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness. The most recent 2019 Global Symposium was held in Toronto, Canada, and brought together 150 community activists, policymakers, researchers and youth from across Canada, and the world. Together, participants outlined new strategies for building belonging, and explored how organizations and individuals can work to strengthen human connections and build resilient communities of the future - ones in which we all belong. News And Updates As a proud partner of the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness, the Samuel Family Foundation is thrilled to welcome the new 2021 cohort of Social Connectedness Fellows. The Social Connectedness Fellowship empowers students and recent graduates to carry out innovative research to inspire local and global action to build community and belonging. From May-August, Fellows alongside their partner organizations, will conduct research to address issues relating to social isolation and belonging. They will connect with experts in their field as well as communities who can inform their research, engage virtually and creatively with the communities their research is designed to serve, and recommend program and policy areas to help foster connectedness and build belonging. Welcome 2021 Social Connectedness Fellows! To learn more about the Fellows and their research projects, please click here. The Samuel Family Foundation is also a proud partner of the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness Symposium on Overcoming Isolation and Deepening Social Connectedness. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Symposium has been delayed to the Fall of 2022 in order to safely gather in-person. The Samuel Family Foundation is a proud partner of the following organizations: HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH CANADA Human Rights Watch (HRW) is one of the world's leading organizations conducting research and advocacy on human rights. Publishing over 100 reports and briefs per year, HRW has extensive experience in partial reporting, effective social media use, targeted advocacy and partnership development with local groups. LEARN MORE MCMASTER UNIVERSITY – FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences trains physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, health care researchers, physician assistants and midwives to work together in teams, providing the finest patient care. LEARN MORE PARTNERS IN HEALTH CANADA Partners In Health's mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. They work in close partnership with local government officials and the world's leading medical and academic institutions to build capacity and strengthen health systems. LEARN MORE MISIPAWISTIK CREE NATION In January 2015, an alternative, culturally-relevant education program (Misipawistik Pimatisimēskanaw or Life Path) was developed in Grand Rapids, Manitoba for the Misipawistik Cree Nation. Since then, it has expanded to include three teachings – History, Moose, and Medicine – with focuses on Misipawistik culture, healthy living and connections to their ancestral land. LEARN MORE SAMUEL CENTER FOR SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS The Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness (SCSC) works to catalyze innovative strategies to overcome social isolation and build connectedness within and between communities. Through interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral partnerships, SCSC conducts research, supports programming, convenes learning initiatives, and advocates for inclusive policy change. SCSC's approach is grounded in listening, awareness, and solidarity, with the objective of fostering belonging and a shared sense of humanity. LEARN MORE SPECIAL OLYMPICS CANADA Special Olympics International is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. The organization is helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time. LEARN MORE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE CANADA The Synergos Institute helps solve the complex problems of poverty and inequality by promoting and supporting collaborations among business, government, civil society, and marginalized communities. Synergos Canada, an affiliate based in Toronto, supports several of Synergos’ leadership and partnership programs around the world. LEARN MORE TAKINGITGLOBAL TakingITGlobal is one of the world’s leading networks of young people learning about, engaging with, and working towards tackling global challenges. TakingITGlobal empowers youth to understand and act on the world’s greatest challenges. LEARN MORE DATA-DRIVEN ENVIROLAB Founded and led by Dr. Angel Hsu in 2015, Data-Driven Lab seeks to create solutions to environmental challenges using cutting edge data analytics. The research group consists of data analysts, policy experts, visual designers and interactive programmers. In December 2018, they launched the Urban Environment and Social Inclusion Index, which leverages high-resolution, large-scale data to analyze the performance of cities at the intersection of environment and social equity. LEARN MORE THE STOP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTRE The Stop Community Food Centre uses good food to grow community and feed change in West-end Toronto. They grow, share, and distribute good food—while challenging the systems that cause hunger and poverty. LEARN MORE CONTACT US Andrea Swinton Interim Executive Director Andrea.Swinton@samuel.com 180 John Street Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1X5 The Samuel Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals for funding requests. We work to nurture, develop and sustain key partnerships dedicated to overcoming social isolation and building social connectedness. DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH, SAFETY, QUALITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THAT'S THE SAMUEL WAY. 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