What does Ottawa Language Access do? Ottawa Language Access (OLA) was created to bridge the language barrier gap faced by Limited English and French Proficient (LEFP) clients requiring access to a range of extended health care services. By facilitating increased access for LEFP clients to … [Read more...] about Ottawa Language Access (OLA)
The Community Laundry Co-op
What does the Community Laundry Co-op do? For 20 years the Community Laundry Co-op has provided accessible and affordable self-serve laundry facilities and counselling for low income and isolated people in Ottawa. The Co-op also operates a Contract Laundry Social Enterprise that offers laundry … [Read more...] about The Community Laundry Co-op
You’ve received a negative customer review … now what?
Picture this, you've finally launched your social enterprise, the neighbourhood has embraced you and your sales are starting to grow. Everything is going well and then it happens - a bad customer review. It can leave a raw feeling in the pit of your stomach and all your hard work feels like it just … [Read more...] about You’ve received a negative customer review … now what?
Grow Studios
As part of Christian Horizons, Grow Studios first opened its doors in early 2008. Since the beginning, they have committed themselves to creating beautiful products, providing quality services, and opening doors for people with barriers to employment. When you buy from Grow Studios you're not only … [Read more...] about Grow Studios
Marketing Your Social Enterprise on Social Media
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. In today’s highly digitized era, businesses are unlikely to survive without a strong social media presence, and social enterprises are no exception. Now for the great news. Social enterprises are in a great position to capitalize on the power of social … [Read more...] about Marketing Your Social Enterprise on Social Media
Drafting a Social Procurement Proposal: Here’s What to Keep in Mind
What is Social Procurement? According to Imagine Canada, the country can be expected to carry the burden of a $23 billion social deficit by the year 2026. Simply put, the demand for social services outweighs the ability to publicly fund these valuable projects. What is the solution? Also known as … [Read more...] about Drafting a Social Procurement Proposal: Here’s What to Keep in Mind
Youth Now Farm
Youth Now Farm offers fresh, local produce underscored by a direct, genuine human connection between youth and customers. It exists for the sole mission of doing social good for underprivileged youth. Buying products from the Youth Now Farm means directly supporting a youth in need in our community … [Read more...] about Youth Now Farm
CSED New Buy Social Canada Regional Certifier
We are thrilled to announce CSED is now serving as the Ottawa regional certifier for Buy Social Canada Certification. Buy Social Canada certifies social enterprise suppliers and social purchasers. As a regional partner, CSED will help facilitate purchaser and supplier relationships and create … [Read more...] about CSED New Buy Social Canada Regional Certifier