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!
Cycle Salvation
It’s pretty simple, really. Maybe your bike’s chain is rusted beyond repair or its tires are permanently flat. Maybe you just picked up a brand new bike and simply don’t use your old one anymore. However you got to this point, the fact is, you’re the proud owner of at least one bicycle that you no … [Read more...] about Cycle Salvation
Ottawa Tool Library
For many city dwellers, home is not a big house with a garage full of tools and a lawn with plenty of work space, but an apartment or condo with little or no shared outdoor and storage spaces. This makes it tricky to use or store tools, and therefore difficult to undertake at-home projects, making … [Read more...] about Ottawa Tool Library
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One in ten Ottawa households experience some level of food insecurity (CCHS, 2011/2012). Food insecurity, defined as inadequate or insecure access to food because of financial constraints, continues to persist in Ottawa. Residents relying on social assistance, pensions or low wages often struggle to … [Read more...] about MarketMobile