Owned by the Somali Centre for Family Services, Daalo is a social enterprise which transforms communities by creating meaningful employment opportunities for job seekers from diverse backgrounds. As part of CSED’s
As part of our SE spotlight series, CSED recently sat down with Laura Ospina, executive director of Amano Gardens, to learn more about the social enterprise, her role, and the
The Centre for Social Enterprise Development is pleased to announce that Soleil Uwurukundo has joined the team as a communications intern. Over the next 12 weeks, Soleil will be taking a
Does your nonprofit organization have a project idea that is expected to make a meaningful impact and positively impact historically under-represented segments of the Ottawa population? CSED is pleased to
Causeway Work Centre is a leading Ottawa charity and a long standing champion of social enterprise. As part of our spotlight series, CSED sat down recently with Owen Freiheit, Causeway’s
Under the Surface Scuba is an organization that takes an innovative approach to health and wellness, for those with physical and mental injuries. As part of our SE spotlight series,
CSED is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Steve Beauchesne to its Board of Directors. Steve Beauchesne is an accomplished Ottawa-region entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder and CEO
EcoEquitable is an amazing organization whose dual purpose of textile waste reduction and women’s empowerment intersect through the art of sewing. As part of our SE spotlight series, CSED recently
We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our two exceptional new board members, Manjit Basi and Drayton Mulindabigwi. Manjit comes from various backgrounds including entrepreneurship, mentoring and consulting
The Centre for Social Enterprise Development is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Taylor, FCPA, CMA, FCGA (Non-Practicing), to its Board of Directors effective May 30, 2023, where he
CSED is assisting the City of Ottawa to determine if there is a social enterprising organization capable (i.e. interest, ability and experience) of operating a gift shop in a new
As part of our SE spotlight series, CSED recently sat down with Shelley Robinson, executive director of National Capital FreeNet, to learn more about their social enterprise, the work they do, and