Happy Nonprofit Appreciation Week!
February 16-20, 2026 is the fifth annual observance of Nonprofit Appreciation Week in Ontario. Advocacy by the Bhayana Family Foundation, the Ontario Nonprofit Network, and United Way Greater Toronto was brought together by MPP Daisy Wai and the Ontario Legislature, coming into effect in December 2021.
This week – as every week – Capacity Canada celebrates the critical work that nonprofits do in our country. The charities and nonprofits that help to make up the social fabric of our society are essential in providing programs and services that reduce isolation, provide healthcare, build community, and make incredible positive impacts in the lives of people across the country. In fact, every one of us is likely to require or benefit from the services of a nonprofit organization at least once in our lifetime.
Data from Imagine Canada shows that up to 2.7 million people work in Canada’s nonprofit sector. That’s more than the mining, oil and gas sector, or agriculture, transportation and retail! A sincere thank you to all of those who work and volunteer in the nonprofit sector!
In this video, you’ll hear from members of the Capacity Canada team about how we work to support and build capacity in the sector.
In these four shorter videos, you’ll hear from individual team members, sharing their thoughts for Nonprofit Appreciation Week.
Please join us in celebrating Nonprofit Appreciation Week!