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Impact Investing Op-ed in The Globe and Mail

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Jory Cohen, Inspirit’s Director of Finance and Impact Investment, wrote an opinion editorial for The Globe and Mail around the benefits of impact investing.

Impact Investing and the Pandemic: Part 9

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The final part of the “Impact Investing and the Pandemic” series provides insight on Inspirit’s investments and impact-centric approach during the pandemic.

The Next Evolution of our Impact Investment Portfolio

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As Inspirit’s seven-year impact investing journey has formally come to an end, we have been asking ourselves what’s next? How can we push ourselves further? We believe we have one answer.

Impact Investing and the Pandemic: Part 8

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By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment, Inspirit Foundation  It’s been nearly three years since the beginning of the pandemic. While life seems to have settled back into a more comfortable rhythm for many, the financial markets continue to be volatile. Following record-setting positive performance for our portfolio in 2020 — from both … Continued

Jory and Jill’s Impact Investing Journey: Part 15

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By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment  Hayzen, our two-and-a-half-year-old son, has a tendency to ask Jill and I some interesting questions. The other day, he paused mid-activity as if he had an epiphany, looked squarely at both of us, and asked “What is love?” I stared blankly at this precocious toddler.   … Continued

Impact Investing and the Pandemic: Part 7

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By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment, Inspirit Foundation  Over the past couple of years, we’ve experienced the ebbs and flows of pandemic waves. The same is true for the financial markets. While last year produced peak performance, we’re now facing a steep valley in 2022. Inspirit Foundation’s portfolio is not immune to … Continued

Impact Investing and the Pandemic: Part 6

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By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment The past two years have been a reminder of devastation, turmoil, and fear across the globe.  This past year was also tumultuous for Inspirit’s portfolio. In 2021, energy (primarily fossil fuels) and financials were the biggest sector performers in Canada. Given Inspirit’s focus on companies that … Continued

Afro Caribbean Business Network Receives $250,000 Boost from Inspirit Foundation

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The Afro Caribbean Business Network Foundation Canada (ACBN) has officially announced a $250,000 investment by Inspirit Foundation to the ACBN Microloan program.   The Microloan program provides low interest loans to Black entrepreneurs, ranging from $2,500 to $25,000. One of the first of its kind in Ontario, this community lending program helps amplify and accelerate the … Continued