Stories of Impact

Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) tackles the biggest issues facing an aging population through research in nutrition, mobility, dementia, technology, and more. The RIA’s unique approach to innovation bridges the gap between research and impact. Research questions are shaped by essential partners—older adults, care partners, health professionals,…

Every parent wants a better life and a bright future for their children. When Maggie bravely left her home in the middle of the night escaping an abusive relationship, the Child Development Institute (CDI) was there to help her and her 8-year-old daughter Krista navigate housing and school systems while healing from domestic violence. For…

When an anonymous donor came forward to support the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra in Moncton, it was music to everyone’s ears. The donation supports the NBYO’s mission to inspire children and youth, and is being directed to Sistema, NB, a free after-school orchestral music instruction program.

Sometimes, even small donations can have a big impact. So it was in the case of Angela*, an intern working at a hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.

Peace Arch Hospice Society is a volunteer-based non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting all who are facing the end-of-life journey and those who are grieving, as well as educating the community on dying and grieving.They provide professional grief and palliative support programs and services, free of charge, to residents of South Surrey and White…