FuseSocial Takes Next Step in Strengthening the Social Profit Sector with New Downtown Location
FuseSocial is pleased to announce its upcoming move to a new office space at 10010 Franklin Avenue, across from Kiyām Community Park in the heart of downtown Fort McMurray.
UN Names 2026 the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development
We are excited to share that the United Nations has proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026), recognizing volunteers as a powerful force for positive change worldwide.
FuseSocial and the Wood Buffalo Seniors Subsector Collaborative Recognized with Minister’s Seniors Service Award for Collective Impact
FuseSocial and the Wood Buffalo Seniors Subsector partner organizations, working together through the Tomorrow Project, have been recognized with a 2025 Minister’s Seniors Service Award for collective impact.
MAC Calendar and WoodBuffaloVolunteers.ca Pursue Merger to Create One Unified Community Engagement Platform
Two of the region’s most trusted community engagement tools — the MAC Calendar, currently operated by St. Aidan’s Society, and WoodBuffaloVolunteers.ca, managed by FuseSocial through the NorthStar Ford Wood Buffalo Volunteer Centre — are merging to create a single, streamlined community event platform.
FuseSocial Announces 2025 Recipients for Heart of Wood Buffalo Excellence Awards
FuseSocial is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Heart of Wood Buffalo Excellence Awards. The Heart of Wood Buffalo awards have been a pillar of FuseSocial since 2011, proudly celebrating the values of social impact and community throughout our region.
NorthStar Ford Renews Volunteer Centre Partnership Agreement with FuseSocial
FuseSocial is pleased to announce NorthStar Ford Lincoln has generously returned as the Wood Buffalo Volunteer Centre’s naming partner by extending their sponsorship agreement for an additional two years with a funding commitment of $200,000.
Now or Never: The Essential Role and Uncertain Future of Social Profits in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
Social profit organizations across our region work tirelessly to address key community needs, including mental health, food insecurity, housing assistance, arts, recreation, childcare and many others. These organizations operate on the front lines, often filling gaps left by public and private sectors and providing services essential for the community’s day-to-day functioning and long-term resilience.
FuseSocial’s Re-Accreditation Reinforces It’s Legacy of Strengthening Wood Buffalo’s Social Profit Sector
Since 2016, FuseSocial has proudly upheld its accreditation status with Imagine Canada, reflecting its dedication to accountability and performance. As part of the latest cohort of re-accredited organizations, FuseSocial reaffirms its commitment to governance excellence within the Wood Buffalo social profit sector.
Wood Buffalo’s Heartwarming Gift of Time: Over 7,000 Volunteer Hours Pledged to Social Profit Organizations for 2024
FuseSocial is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its “Pledge Now to Extend Your Impact Year-Round” Volunteerism Campaign. The campaign, which kicked off on November 21, has exceeded expectations with an impressive total of more than 7000 hours pledged by the generous community members of Wood Buffalo, surpassing our goal by more than 2000 hours.
AirCon Technologies Signs $37,000 Partnership Agreement with FuseSocial
FuseSocial is pleased to announce a three-year partnership agreement with AirCon Technologies that will ensure social profit agencies have access to relevant, professional training and development opportunities, via the AirCon Training and Development Room, to support capacity building and sustainability in their programs and services.