We're thrilled to welcome Neel Joshi (He/Him/His) to our team, leading the Scarborough portfolio as our newest Impact Director! A proud Scarborough native, Neel brings a wealth of diverse experience, a passion for all his hometown has to offer, and a love for the community to inspire his work every day. We’re excited to have Neel's energy, innovation, and Scarborough pride to drive change in his portfolio and beyond! #NorthpineFoundation #Scarborough Learn more about our work in Scarborough here: https://lnkd.in/gSyQzcpG
The Northpine Foundation
Financial Services
Thriving together in a healthy and resilient Canada.
About us
Among Canada’s most contributing private philanthropic organizations, the Northpine Foundation works with a vision to propel outcome-centered innovation in Canada. Northpine provides catalytic funding through tailored financing (donations, grants, loans, equity, or blend), along with expertise, networks and other non-financial supports to help underinvested and underserved communities thrive and flourish. We believe in the kindness of everyone and find ways to build bridges to the society we envision. With a focus on this core value, the Northpine Foundation designs, funds, and collaborates on ventures that combine best practices with new, untried approaches to drive scalable change towards a thriving Canada. The Northpine Foundation is funded by John and Cathy Phillips.
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https://www.northpinefoundation.ca/
External link for The Northpine Foundation
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- Financial Services
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- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto
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- Nonprofit
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Employees at The Northpine Foundation
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Aatif Baskanderi
Chief Executive Officer, The Northpine Foundation / Co-Founder, Salaam B'y
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Sammia Tur Rauf Malik
Development professional I Gender rights socialist I Researcher and developer of innovative models I Operations designer for lasting impacts.
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Mark Lane C.D.
Community Leader | Strategic Advisor | Impact Investor | Entrepreneur
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Naomi Gichungu
Impact Director - Winnipeg at The Northpine Foundation
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We are proud to support the “Sewing Hope” initiative from Newbornlander! This unique program offers paid work training along with language improvement support for refugee women, equipping them for successful careers in the Canadian workforce. https://lnkd.in/gAQaxMhs Bayan Khatib #NorthpineFoundation #refugees #NewfoundlandandLabrador
Founder & CEO, Newbornlander | Social Enterprise Sector Leader | Advocate for Newcomers| G20 YEA Delegate 2024
Today is one of those magical days when dreams come true. I still remember my speech in 2022, when we inaugurated the Newbornlander store and celebrated the new amendment Incorporation Act, which allowed immigrants like me to have full control of our companies—even without permanent residency. At that time, I shared my dream: “One day, I want this social enterprise to become part of a settlement program for newcomer women. I promise you, Newfoundland and Labrador, we will grow and make you proud—across Canada.” Today, two years later, that dream is becoming a reality. We are launching the first settlement employment program for refugee women in Newfoundland and Labrador, right here at Newbornlander. How did this happen? It wasn’t just luck. It was two years of hard work, surrounding myself with incredible mentors, refusing to settle for “good enough,” and challenging the status quo. I believed—even in the darkest moments. I trusted my intuition, persisted, and kept believing, again and again, that the vision in my mind was possible and worth fighting for. And somehow, the miracle happened. I am beyond proud to announce that we raised $1 million, thanks to the support of the Northpine Foundation (NPF) $750k and Immigration population growth and skills (IPGS)$262k-provincial Goverment Sarah Stoodley This funding isn’t about giving refugee women a second chance—it’s about giving them their first chance. Our program, Sewing Hope, will impact 120 refugee women. We will provide real work experience and tailored English classes to help them enter industries they dream of, start businesses, pursue education, or open daycares. We’ll empower them to gain confidence, build a sense of belonging, and prepare them for permanent employment—either at Newbornlander or with other manufacturing companies. But this program is more than just training and jobs. For many women, a sewing machine becomes a tool for healing and mental health support—just as it was for me during my darkest moments. What’s next? As I said in 2022, this is only the beginning. My focus is on scaling this model across Canada, making Newbornlander a shining example of a social enterprise with a mission: to support refugee and immigrant women in joining the Canadian labour market. To our customers, and community: please continue spreading the word and supporting our company. When you buy Newbornlander products, you’re not just purchasing high-quality, environmentally conscious, handmade Canadian baby accessories—you’re investing in real solutions for your community. Thank you for believing in us. Let’s keep building this dream together. Special thanks to my mentors Cathy Bennett Emad Rizkalla, and our big contributors from The Northpine Foundation Bayan Khatib Mark Lane C.D. My friend @aishaelgayar that helps me to interview in Arabic for a month! Every single night. My super patience husband Tomas Araya-Schmidt and my two children. And my dream team at Newbornlander.
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Savyn’s partnership with The Northpine Foundation has enabled us on our goal to support refugee well-being and provide support on their healing journey. We are expanding our services to refugees across Canada by onboarding refugee agencies and their clients to access our digitized treatment. Recently, we've encountered a significant challenge: many of our clients from refugee agencies lack access to computers or laptops, hindering their ability to utilize our mental health platform services. If you have an old or unused laptop that you no longer need, we kindly ask you to consider donating it to support our refugee clients in accessing vital mental health resources. Your generosity can make a meaningful difference. We believe that every contribution counts, no matter how small. Together, we can empower refugees on their path to healing and resilience. If you're interested in donating or want to learn more, please reach out to us! Please also share this with anyone else who may be interested in giving a hand. Thank you for your support! Contact us at info@savyntech.com Social Ventures Zone, Brampton Venture Zone by TMU, MIT Solve, Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), ACCT - The Arab Community Centre of Toronto #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAccess #RefugeeWellbeing #DigitalTherapy #EmpowerRefugees #DigitalHealth #RefugeeSupport #Community #Refugees #Donate
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Bayan Khatib, Impact Director of the Refugee Portfolio at Northpine, is hosting a virtual information session on funding opportunities for organizations dedicated to improving outcomes for refugees in Saskatchewan. Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, October 22, at 11:00 AM CT to get insights into our work and a Q&A opportunity to explore the alignment between Northpine's priorities and your organization's work. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gArvKt_H #RefugeeSupport #FundingOpportunities #Saskatchewan #Saskatoon #Regina
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Northpine is thrilled to collaborate with Haven with a $375,000 investment to enhance language learning for refugees across Canada. Haven’s approach bridges critical gaps in traditional language learning with flexible programs designed to fit refugees' lives. Want to support Haven’s efforts? They are inviting Canadian volunteers to participate in 30-minute online conversation practice—no teaching experience required, just the desire to help! Read more about this initiative https://lnkd.in/geWnNUQY #NorthpineFoundation #Haven #Refugees #LanguageLearning
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🌟 Historic Milestone for North Korean Refugees Canada has opened its doors to North Korean refugees through private sponsorship, becoming one of the first countries to do so. At Toronto Pearson Airport, refugees were welcomed with open arms by community sponsors, creating a heartwarming scene of laughter, hugs, and tears. This achievement is thanks to the dedication of co-sponsors, volunteers, and The Northpine Foundation . The goal is to establish a permanent pathway for North Koreans to resettle in Canada, ensuring they have the freedom to choose where they start a new life. Read more about this inspiring story below: https://lnkd.in/d_HmHcvs
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A Job Opportunity for community engagement professionals We are looking for a Workforce Integration Coordinator responsible for developing relationships and facilitating partnerships between a cohort of Refugees currently on Income Support and participating community partners. This role provides a unique, hands-on opportunity to apply problem-solving skills to help 40 refugees remain employed for at least 24 months. Strong intercultural and interpersonal skills are essential. The position is full-time, lasting until January 31, 2027, with the possibility of renewal. Visit the link for more details and information on how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gkQjdADp Please help share this opportunity with any professionals you know who might be interested.
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We're #hiring a new Impact Director - Scarborough in Canada. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Internationally trained #refugees can fill essential roles in Canadian hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities, particularly in underserved communities. https://lnkd.in/eePpNhsm #WelcomingEconomy #RefugeesWelcome #WithRefugees
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14.4% of refugees who've been in Canada between 10 and 30 years are self-employed or business owners, using their #entrepreneurial potential to boost our local economies, and create jobs for themselves and others. https://lnkd.in/eePpNhsm #WelcomingEconomy #RefugeesWelcome #WithRefugees
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