Stories
HUMANS OF IMPACT
Curates stories of social enterprises as told by students from the member organizations of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
Owen Sound Hub Community Incubator
The downtown Owen Sound Hub (OSH) Community Incubator intrigued me. I know what community means to me – a place, or group of people that are connected directly or indirectly – but what does incubator mean in the context of community? I am a Social Service Worker student learning about social, human, and financial capital, so I looked for the definition of incubator to gain a better understanding. Two relatable definitions are: an apparatus used
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
There is a saying “Behind every successful man there is a woman supporting him.” But who supports a woman to be successful? This was a question Rosalind Lockyer asked in 1995 that
“Food is Life! People should be able to afford healthy food,” says Callum Batten, Outreach Manager of Eat Local Grey Bruce (ELGB). It’s an ideal that we can all agree on. But
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
Wouldn’t it be a perfect world if everyone was treated equally? Even though it’s a state that most people in the community desire to reach, not enough businesses give opportunities to people
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
Kear’s is run by Rose Guillemette, a determined 22 year old woman. Her business consists of creating clothing that is made from recycled materials. Kear’s sells women’s and men’s swimwear, sandals, t-shirts,
Chris Doyle has been a volunteer and board member with Harmony Centre in Owen Sound for three years. The Centre is housed in a church that has been a community hub for
Carleton Road Industries Association is making a difference by creating opportunities and working towards inclusion. “Everyone has an ability,” says Mackenzie Akin, Executive Director at Carleton Road. “Rather than focusing on one’s