Stories
HUMANS OF IMPACT
Curates stories of social enterprises as told by students from the member organizations of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
Coffee, Conversation, and Meaningful Collaboration
When you ask Vicky Roeder-Martin of the Dragonfly Collective how she plans to bring an entire community together, she tells you that “it all starts with a cup of coffee. I believe that community really is fundamental for people to feel accepted, valued, and feel seen.” Roeder-Martin and her family moved to Sprucedale, Ontario, seven years ago when it was a small town. Other than a small convenience store, there is nowhere for the community
Love and Passion, to Arjen DeBruin, Owner of DeBruin’s Greenhouse in Thunder Bay, is the foundation he cultivates in all aspects of life. DeBruin has been a farmer for over 40 years,
Roots to Harvest is an inspiring, community driven, social enterprise located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. I first heard the name promoted as an extra-curricular activity at my high-school, but I was not
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of internet service providers? The first thing that comes to my mind are giant and impersonal mega corporations that see communities
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
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
Did you know your choice of clothing impacts the planet and the health of others? Many people are unaware of the issues in the Fashion Industry; Clothing is mass-produced for cheap to
The Schoolhouse Café is a little spot in Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia, in a single classroom inside the Digby Neck Consolidated School (DNCS). Windows stretch to the rafters and there is a
Don’t you think that establishing a school to teach creativity is rather gutsy? And yet, creativity should be taught in every school! Factry is a school that challenges traditional education while transforming
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