In November of 2020, representatives from the CNO presented at The Ontario Nonprofit Network’s (ONN) Nonprofit Driven 2020 conference. Along with Kris Cummings from DO/ABLE, Samantha Esmeralda and Joe-Ann McComb shared the CNO’s learnings from Our Sustainable Network project for advancing skills for stronger networks and organizations. Our network often revisits the “Big Why” (Figure 1) when we scope and calibrate our collective actions. Figure 1: Our “Big Why” Sharing in leadership for this “Big Why” did not come right

After months of isolation, young people are reconnecting with each other and their neighbourhood. The negative outcomes of the pandemic have impacted us all greatly with both our physical and mental wellbeing. Social interactions, which have been limited as a result of changing restrictions on gatherings, are a key part of youths’ development and are critical for social skills and personal growth. Our youth have shown us their resilience through the pandemic by remaining positive and connected however possible. Fortunately,