Stories
HUMANS OF IMPACT
Curates stories of social enterprises as told by students from the member organizations of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
Camp Couchiching
My name is Laura Bruce and I am in my fourth and final semester of the Early Childhood Education program at Georgian College in Orillia, Ontario. On April 5, I interviewed Ross McIntyre, who runs the Climbing Tree Tutoring initiative at Camp Couchiching. I learned a lot about the camp and the different things they do for the community. Camp Couchiching is located outside Orillia, Ontario. This camp has been around since 1946. They offer
My name is Samantha English and I am studying social services at Georgian College, South Georgian Bay Campus. On March 24, 2021, I had the privilege of speaking with Trace MacKay who
Before being introduced to this project, I had never been familiar with a social enterprise nor even heard of one. After spending time discussing with a local social enterprise recruiting firm (Placemaking
The Dartmouth Adult Services Centre brings about societal change and inclusive economic growth through community relationships. “We’re here to make a difference,” says Shauna Ferrar, client service supervisor at DASC. “Our mission
Located on the beautiful island of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, in the middle of Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM), sits New Dawn Enterprises. New Dawn was established in 1976, when professors at
If you were asked, how can global inequalities be addressed? You might instantly think about solutions that focus on income and wealth. But in order to address inequalities, we often need to
My name is Olivia Piper and I am in the early childhood education program at Georgian College, Orillia Campus. On March 28th I spoke to Rick Zytaruk, a certified passive house builder
The Sandbox Centre is not a social enterprise itself, but it plays a large role in supporting social enterprise. The organization creates a domino effect; they start by benefiting one business and
Most generations enjoy technology, but what if you want to create, explore, learn, and research, all in an inclusive environment. The Blue Mountains Creative Space is a mobile digital arts lab that
I had the opportunity to visit the REACH Centre Grey Bruce in Owen Sound, Ontario. I was welcomed by a staff member who gave me a tour of their new home that