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 new Director of Social Enterprise to find out more about the work they do and how he's settling into his … [Read more...] about Causeway Work Centre
Under the Surface Scuba
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 recently sat down with Natalka MacKay , the Founder and Lead Instructor of Under the Surface Scuba, to … [Read more...] about Under the Surface Scuba
EcoEquitable – sewing a better story!
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 sat down with Julia Hunter, executive director of EcoEquitable, to learn more about their social … [Read more...] about EcoEquitable – sewing a better story!
National Capital FreeNet
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 their upcoming 30th anniversary. 1. What does your social enterprise do? NCF … [Read more...] about National Capital FreeNet
Carlington Booch
Fighting addiction by helping people find connection and acceptance in a safe environment. As part of our SE spotlight series, CSED recently sat down with Jon Ruby, founder of Carlington Booch, to learn more about their recent move to a new larger space and location. Carlington Booch was … [Read more...] about Carlington Booch
Elspeth McKay, Operation Come Home
As part of our SE Profile series, CSED recently sat down with Elspeth McKay, the out-going Executive Director of Operation Come Home, to learn more about her pending (semi) retirement, reflections on a successful career and the advice she has for others. Why did you decide to retire now? I … [Read more...] about Elspeth McKay, Operation Come Home
Nutrition Blocs – addressing food insecurity needs in Ottawa
As part of our SE Profile series, CSED recently sat down with Abhijit Potdar, founder of Nutrition Blocs, to learn more about what they do, the people they serve, and the impact they hope to make. What does your social enterprise do?Nutrition Blocs designs, develops and delivers food programs that … [Read more...] about Nutrition Blocs – addressing food insecurity needs in Ottawa
Open Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility
Open Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility, operating in both French and English, provides a unique and innovative platform for the co-creation of solutions for inclusive communities. It brings together persons living with cognitive disabilities and technology developers, accessibility … [Read more...] about Open Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility