February offers a moment to reflect and spotlight these contributions, but our commitment to elevating Black brilliance continues year-round.
#BHM2026 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackBrilliance #OCChangemakers #Ontario #Ajax #Toronto
Meredith and Rubyyy, SW #OCChangemakers, built connection through night markets and sparked pride in local identities.
Read about their year on the OCC blog:
https://ontariocommunitychangemakers.org/occ-blog/
#OCChangemakers #socialinclusion #civicengagement #publicspace #BalsamFoundation
#OCC Southwestern changemakers, Jen, Hannah, and Two White Feather, brought bold imagination to community care this year.
Read about their year on the OCC blog:
https://ontariocommunitychangemakers.org/occ-blog/
#OCChangemakers #socialinclusion #civicengagement #publicspace #BalsamFoundation
Changemakers from Central Ontario, Zwena, Britt, and Sanaaj unified people in their communities through nature and culture.
Read their full stories on the OCC blog:
https://ontariocommunitychangemakers.org/occ-blog/
#OCChangemakers #socialinclusion #civicengagement #publicspace #BalsamFoundation
Changemakers from Central Ontario, Nicholai, Monica, and David brought people together in their communities.
Read their full stories on the OCC blog:
https://ontariocommunitychangemakers.org/occ-blog/
#OCChangemakers #socialinclusion #civicengagement #publicspace #BalsamFoundation
In the GTA, #OCChangemakers Sureya and Jasmyne kept the momentum going for their projects.
Read about their year on the OCC blog:
https://ontariocommunitychangemakers.org/occ-blog/
#OCChangemakers #socialinclusion #civicengagement #publicspace #BalsamFoundation #Ontario #Canada
In the GTA, #OCChangemakers Sureya and Jasmyne kept the momentum going for their projects.
Read about their year on the OCC blog:
https://ontariocommunitychangemakers.org/occ-blog/
#OCChangemakers #socialinclusion #civicengagement #publicspace #BalsamFoundation #Ontario #Canada
#OCChangemakers from the GTA, Nithya, Victoria, and Asya kept the momentum going for their projects.
Read about their year on the OCC blog:
https://ontariocommunitychangemakers.org/occ-blog/
#OCChangemakers #socialinclusion #civicengagement #publicspace #BalsamFoundation #Ontario #Canada
Big news! 📢
Our Founder & Director, Melody Li, was named one of 30 2025–2026 Ontario Community Changemakers by @880cities.bsky.social! 💚
With this support, we’re launching “From Rescue to Table: Community Kitchens Across Cultures”. Stay tuned! ✨😉
#OCChangemakers #MealsThatMatter #CommunityImpact
💗We couldn't be prouder of all their accomplishments 💗
👉 Follow along as we share their stories and project journeys in the weeks ahead.
#OCChangemakers #socialinclusion #civicengagement #publicspace #BalsamFoundation #Ontario #Canada
Graphic announcing the Ontario Community Changemakers 2025–2026 cohort. It features a grid of 30 circular headshots of selected individuals, each framed in a different colored circle. The Ontario Community Changemakers logo is in the top left corner, and the text 'CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025–2026 COHORT!' appears in the top right.
🚀 Exciting news! 8 80 Cities announces their 30 #OCChangemakers who will receive $5,000 to bring their ideas to life through the Ontario Community Changemakers program! 🤝🏼Powered by 8 80 Cities with funding from Balsam Foundation. 🔗 Learn more: ontariocommunitychangemakers.org
Graphic for the Ontario Community Changemakers (OCC) Info Session recording, now available. A laptop screen displays 'Ontario Community Changemakers Info Session July 24, 2024' with logos for Ontario Community Changemakers, 880 Cities, and Balsam Foundation. The background is red with white and red circular accents. Text reads: 'OCC Info Session Recording NOW AVAILABLE! See description for details.
Did you miss our Ontario Community Changemakers Info Session last week? If you couldn't make it, we are happy to share it here: ow.ly/fR7P50WygWN
Ready to apply? Visit ontariocommunitychangemakers.org
#OCChangemakers #SocialInclusion #PublicSpace #CivicEngagement #Ontario #BalsamFoundation
Graphic promoting Ontario Community Changemakers, inviting Ontarians 19+ of all abilities to apply with creative community project ideas.
Two people talking indoors while holding coffee cups, with the word "Multigenerational" displayed at the bottom.
Person in a red apron and embroidered white shirt sitting on a wooden bench against an orange wall, with the text "Uplifting Urban & Rural Creativity" at the bottom.
Group of people seated in a classroom, watching two individuals at the front, with the text "Fostering Inclusion & Resilience" at the bottom.
The #OCChangemakers program continues to support diverse, multigenerational projects across urban and rural Ontario. Aligned with 8 80 Cities' vision of inclusive communities for all ages, the program uplifts creativity, resilience, and local leadership.
🔗ontariocommunitychangemakers.org/apply-now
🎉Calling all changemakers in Ontario! 8 80 Cities is thrilled to announce the launch of applications for Year 5 of Ontario Community Changemakers, open to anyone aged 19+
Deadline: August 25, 5:00 PM ET.
🔗http://ontariocommunitychangemakers.org
#BalsamFoundation #OCChangemakers
