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
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
Carebridge Neighbourhood Tomato Community Farm
As part of our SE Spotlight series, CSED recently sat down with Jay Young, Project Manager with Carebridge Community Support, to learn more about the Neighbourhood Tomato Community (NTC) Farm Project, the people they serve and what they aspire to do. What does your social enterprise do? The … [Read more...] about Carebridge Neighbourhood Tomato Community Farm
Civil Protection Youth Canada – changing the culture of emergency preparedness in Canada
CSED recently sat down with Eva Cohen, Founder & Principal of Civil Protection Youth Canada to learn more about the organization and the people they serve. What does your social enterprise do? Our mission is to equip and empower the next generation with hands-on training and skills to … [Read more...] about Civil Protection Youth Canada – changing the culture of emergency preparedness in Canada