CSED recently sat down with Anouk Bertner, Executive Director of EcoEquitable to learn more about the organization and the people they serve. What does your social enterprise do? EcoEquitable is
What does your social enterprise do? The Food Service Training Program (FSTP) teaches applicants the skills and knowledge needed to work in a commercial kitchen. Training includes courses in knife
What does your social enterprise do? Carlington Booch brews small-batch kombucha (or booch, as we call it) to help fight addiction in Ottawa. Our goal is to revitalize our community
(Editor’s note – Co-Energy merged with the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative (OREC) in 2022.) CoEnergy is a service co-operative that is accelerating the clean technology and low-carbon transition, while fostering
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
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
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
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
The Centre for Social Enterprise Development (CSED) is a connector and capacity builder which champions social enterprise as a way to create stronger and more caring communities. As a nonprofit organization, all proceeds are reinvested back into our programs and services.
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