Finding employment can be difficult, it is even more difficult for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health disorders. Spread the Joy, an Ottawa social enterprise based out of Innovative Community Support Services (ICSS), provides individuals who face significant barriers for … [Read more...] about Spread the Joy
In-Tac Accounting
Moving to a new country is no small feat. Newcomers often experience challenges finding employment in their field. In-Tac Accounting & Taxation Services, an initiative of the Ottawa Chinese Community Services Centre (OCCSC), is a local social-enterprise that has been around since 2012. They not … [Read more...] about In-Tac Accounting
Eat More Soup
If you live in the Ottawa area you’ve likely heard about, seen or tasted the soup from EAT MORE SOUP! But did you know that it’s a local social enterprise that only started in 2017? In its few short years EAT MORE SOUP! has gone from a monthly program, to a weekly program to a thriving social … [Read more...] about Eat More Soup
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