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Place-based generosity during the pandemic: Innovative rural philanthropic organizations’ responses to COVID-19 and (re-)building resilient rural communities in Canada

Brady Reid, Alex Petric, Katherine Levett, Emma Squires · 2023 · Local Development & Society

Summary. Rural philanthropic organizations in Canada adapted their operations during COVID-19 to address emerging community vulnerabilities. Interviews with leaders across Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and British Columbia reveal that these place-based organizations pivoted services and developed innovative strategies to meet changing rural needs. The findings highlight their commitment to building resilient communities and offer insights for strengthening philanthropic sustainability and rural recovery policy.

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Reid, B., Petric, A., Levett, K., & Squires, E.. (2023). Place-based generosity during the pandemic: Innovative rural philanthropic organizations’ responses to COVID-19 and (re-)building resilient rural communities in Canada. Local Development & Society. https://doi.org/10.1080/26883597.2023.2182700

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DOI
10.1080/26883597.2023.2182700
Countries
Canada
Regions
North America
Categories
funding, policy, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
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2026-04-29