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Bridge the Gaps


We are focused on our four priority areas to achieve our mission.

Regional Arts Network

Business & Innovation

Social Finance and Housing

Green Economy

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The Institute of Southern Georgian Bay

Who We Are

Together, we are working towards a resilient, equitable, and sustainable future. We are a connected group with unlimited potential. We bridge the gaps across sectors to address some of the challenges and opportunities for Southern Georgian Bay – social needs, environmental impacts, and new ideas for a vibrant economy.

OUR PRIORITIES


We are focused on our four priority areas to achieve our mission.

Regional Arts Network

Business & Innovation

Social Finance and Housing

Green Economy

Community News

It’s here! Watch the highlight reel of our Multi‑Sector Partnerships and the Role of Philanthropy event.

This project developed within the context of three UN Habitat in Towns: Collingwood World Summits looking at the sustainability of small towns, and the application of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to our communities.

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Introducing the Southern Georgian Bay Affordable Housing Toolkit

The Institute of Southern Georgian Bay connects people, shares knowledge, and fosters collaborative action to accelerate progress on challenging issues, as well as exciting opportunities.

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TISGB in the news!

In this newsletter: How Can We Confront Homelessness in Rural Ontario? Panel discussion at Rural Ontario Municipalities Association Conference.

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ROMA Conference and the Innovative Rural Housing and Homelessness Solutions Panel

At the end of January, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association held its annual conference.

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Community News

It’s here! Watch the highlight reel of our Multi‑Sector Partnerships and the Role of Philanthropy event.

This project developed within the context of three UN Habitat in Towns: Collingwood World Summits looking at the sustainability of small towns, and the application of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to our communities.

READ MORE

Introducing the Southern Georgian Bay Affordable Housing Toolkit

The Institute of Southern Georgian Bay connects people, shares knowledge, and fosters collaborative action to accelerate progress on challenging issues, as well as exciting opportunities.

READ MORE

TISGB in the news!

In this newsletter: How Can We Confront Homelessness in Rural Ontario? Panel discussion at Rural Ontario Municipalities Association Conference.

READ MORE

ROMA Conference and the Innovative Rural Housing and Homelessness Solutions Panel

At the end of January, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association held its annual conference.

READ MORE

You Deserve to Live in a Community That Cares!

The Institute leverages the collective power of people and place for social, environmental and economic prosperity in Southern Georgian Bay.

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Testimonials

“I want to help build a world in which everyone has a decent and affordable place to call home.” Julia Deans

Habitat for Humanity Canada

“The Institute has led to amazing connections and relationships both in the arts and in other fields.” Susan Cook

BMFA

“Every dollar we spend, lend, or invest has an effect and impacts our communities.” Jack Vanderkooy

Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay

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