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Winter 2022ÌýSocial Impact Showcase

Watch this term's winning pitches

Social Impact Fund Winners

• Ìý($6,000): Pluriversity is an online leadership program that empowers Indian Indigenous youth to be climate justice leaders.
• Ìý($5,600): The goal of A Barefoot Solution is to leverage the methodology of the Barefoot College to empower Indigenous Matriarchs to bring clean water to their communities.
• Ìý($3,300): ConnectMe connects newcomers in Canada who are struggling with migration dilemmas with a diverse range of coaches of the same cultural background.
• Ìý($2,000): Drop Point Waste Solutions seeks to address the issue of excess waste entering traditional disposal systems in high-density residential buildings by implementing a unique ID entry system and weight scale.
• Ìý($1,500): GrassRoots is a digital tool designed for volunteer mentorship and community growth.Ìý
• Ìý($1,500): Nurture’s goal is to foster positive mental health among youth by making À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region a Sustainable Food Forest.

People's Choice Winner

Julia Baribeau, Faculty of Engineering, was awarded an additional $1,000 forÌýÌýfor winning the People's Choice Award. This term, there were over 500 ballots cast for the People's Choice Award.Ìý

Social Impact Fund Microgrant Recipients

• :ÌýQuize is an educational mobile app with relevant, engaging, and interactive content targeted towards high school students.Ìý
• : Cyclops is an all-in-one resource app for environmental education and action. Their mission is to help individuals reduce their environmental footprint.Ìý
• : Innovate Consulting is a youth-led consulting firm that strives to improve and create meaningful employment opportunities for marginalized youth within the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region.