Here are quick answers to the most common questions people ask during the pre-launch period. If you don’t see your question here, email us.
No. TII is being developed as a social finance initiative (financing, not grants).
Our focus is on fair access to capital and a model that is accountable to community.
Not yet. We’re currently building the model and gathering interest.
Full website launching end of March, with clearer timelines and next steps.
TII is intended to support community-rooted businesses and organizations, including small businesses, startups, social enterprises, and nonprofits—especially those that are often overlooked by mainstream finance.
We’re exploring a mix of financing approaches and will confirm specifics as the design progresses.
What we can say now: the model is being developed to be fair, practical, transparent, and community-informed.
Governance is a core part of the design. We’re developing decision-making processes that are clear, responsible, and accountable to community.
Financial responsibility matters, but we’re exploring alternatives to standard credit approaches that can unfairly exclude people.
Details will be confirmed as the model is finalized.
TII is a project at North York Community House (NYCH).
Go to the Get involved page and send us a short intro.
If you’re unsure whether you’re a fit, or you want to connect as a partner/supporter, reach out.