George’s Journey with 5N2

George’s Journey with 5N2

George joined 5N2 as a volunteer in November 2023, driven by his  strong desire to give back to his community. As a retiree with time on his hands, George wanted to find meaningful ways to contribute and make a difference.  “When I retired, I realized I had some...
Self-Care for Nonprofit Workers

Self-Care for Nonprofit Workers

Neil Young once famously said, “it’s better to burn out than to fade away”, in his 1979 hit My, My, Hey Hey. However, as nonprofit workers, we would beg to differ from the rocker. At 5n2, we strongly believe it is important to practice self-care before we can tend to...
5n2’s Food Rescue & How It Helps To Save The Planet

5n2’s Food Rescue & How It Helps To Save The Planet

We all know that cars and carbon dioxide are significant contributors to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, but who would have thought that food waste has also been heating up our planet? Here are three quick facts about food waste in Ontario: 1. According to the...
Food Sovereignty in the Garden

Food Sovereignty in the Garden

June can mean many things: it can mean beach days, watermelons under the sun, and since 2009 it has also been a month for us to celebrate Indigenous History in Canada. This month is a time for learning and appreciating Indigenous cultures in Canada. As an...