Welcome to our blog! Read the latest news and insights on topics that are important to you. We know money is stressful, and connecting values and faith with your finances can be a challenge. Just like you, we care about values and want to inspire peaceful, just, and prosperous communities. We can guide you on your financial journey with socially responsible ways to help you manage your money as you give, live, owe, and grow.

Blog Articles

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Charitable Fund Spotlight: Loaves and Fishes Food Bank

Sometimes, making a bigger difference starts with making a little more room.

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Donating at church

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19 Creative Ways Churches Can Strengthen Giving and Grow Generosity

Church communities have always been rooted in shared purpose and stewardship. Encouraging financial giving isn’t just about meeting budgets. It’s...

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Crisis centre

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Charitable Fund Spotlight: The Sexual Assault Support Centre

In every community, there are organizations quietly doing life-changing work, offering care, advocacy, and hope when it is needed most. The Sexual...

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The Most Read Stories of 2025 - Woman reading newspaper

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The Most Read Stories on Kindred Connects in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, it's time to take a look back over the year in Kindred Connects news, insights, and advice to see which headlines resonated...

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Shaping the Future of AI and Banking

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Shaping the Future of AI and Banking

As part of Banking of Values Day 2025, the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) is exploring the relationship between one of the defining...

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Small business

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Setting Up Your Small Business Finances for Success

Starting a small business is an exciting and hopeful venture. Whether you’re opening a café, launching an online shop, or offering consulting...

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Man reviewing resume for an online job search

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Unemployment Remains a Concern: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

Statistics Canada reported this morning that employment increased by 60,000 jobs in September, leaving the unemployment rate unchanged at 7.1%. This...

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The Bank of Canada

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The Bank of Canada Lowered the Overnight Rate – Now What?

The Bank of Canada lowered the Overnight Rate to 2.50% on Wednesday, down 25 basis points from July and the first cut since March. The economic...

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Innovation: Engineer at her high tech desk

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Innovation Ecosystem Tour

Waterloo Region is internationally recognized as a hub of innovation. As the third-largest technology cluster in North America, it’s often associated...

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Farmers Market

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Supporting Your Small Business Through Shifting Trade Winds: Preparing for U.S. Tariffs

In today’s interconnected world, international trade decisions can quickly ripple through our communities. For small business owners across...

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