Pulse is more than just a publication; it’s a lifeline for the Downtown East community. We bring vital information to those who need it most, connect organizations to amplify their impact, and give recent immigrants and underserved voices a platform to shine.

To keep this momentum going, we need your help. We’re looking for a fiscal sponsor to help us secure funding and grants that require nonprofit status. Your organization could play a pivotal role in sustaining this community effort.

What Is Fiscal Sponsorship?

A fiscal sponsor is a nonprofit organization that partners with a project like Pulse to enable access to grant funding. While the sponsor handles financial and administrative responsibilities tied to these grants, Pulse continues its creative and operational work.

By supporting us as a fiscal sponsor, you enable Pulse to provide free, accessible, and impactful content for the community, while also helping us sustain and expand our mission.

Why Your Organization Should Sponsor Pulse

1. Amplify Community Impact:
   • Help sustain a publication that supports organizations and individuals in Downtown East.
   • Reach underserved audiences and contribute to a project that bridges gaps in information and services.
2. Align with a Proven Initiative:
   • With three issues already distributed and countless positive responses from the community, Pulse is making a difference through Pulse MVP.
3. Enhance Visibility:
   • Gain recognition as a key supporter of a growing, vibrant initiative in the community.
4. Strengthen Community Connections:
   • Partner with a project embedded in Downtown East that collaborates with a diverse network of organizations.

How It Works

Becoming a fiscal sponsor is straightforward:

1. Formalize the Partnership:
   • We work with you to outline the agreement and responsibilities.
2. Support Grant Applications:
   • Your nonprofit status allows Pulse to access funding opportunities otherwise unavailable to us.
3. Continue the Mission Together:
   • We keep producing impactful, accessible content, and you’re part of every success story.

What We’ve Done So Far

Your support will continue to grow initiatives like:

• Distributing 500+ free copies of Pulse MVP each issue to waiting rooms, food banks, and community hubs.
• Providing volunteer opportunities to recent immigrants and refugees.
• Highlighting essential services like Naloxone kits, hot meal programs, and HIV/AIDS resources.

Join Us as a Fiscal Sponsor

Ready to help us make a bigger impact? Let’s start the conversation.

• Contact us: info@pulsenews.ca
• Learn more about Pulse: About Pulse

Why We Need Your Help

Pulse is free, accessible, and distributed across Downtown East, reaching thousands of readers in waiting rooms, community centres, and food banks. Each issue costs $1,000 to produce 500 copies, but after our upcoming third issue, we have no funding to continue.

We need your help to fund the future of Pulse and ensure that vital community information continues to reach those who need it most, whether through new issues, expanded distribution of current issues, or other community-driven initiatives.

What Your Support Achieves

• Keeps Pulse Free and Accessible:
  • Supports our efforts to provide free print editions for readers, particularly those facing financial challenges or limited internet access.
• Expands Our Reach:
  • Enables us to share vital information more widely across Downtown East.
• Supports Volunteers and Community Members:
  • Provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers to contribute, tell their stories, and gain valuable experience.
• Continues Highlighting Vital Resources:
  • Helps us share essential information about food security, health services, and local programs that make a real difference.

How You Can Help

• Donate Today:
  • Every dollar goes directly toward helping the community. Whether you contribute $10 or sponsor an entire $1,000 for an issue of Pulse MVP, your support makes a tangible impact.
• Sponsor an Issue:
  • Cover the printing costs for one edition and be recognized as a key supporter in the community.
• Spread the Word:
  • Share this campaign with your network to help us reach more people who care about Downtown East.

What We’ve Done So Far

With limited funding, we’ve already:

• Distributed two impactful issues for free to key locations across Downtown East.
• Highlighted vital services, including hot meal programs, Naloxone kit distribution, and LGBTQ+ community support.
• Engaged volunteers from diverse backgrounds to share their voices and experiences.