Stories
HUMANS OF IMPACT
Curates stories of social enterprises as told by students from the member organizations of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
Tooketree Passive Homes: A social enterprise focused on the health and safety of humans and the planet
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 at Tooketree located in Muskoka, Ontario. Zytaruk has extensive experience as a business consultant and in the building industry. His daughter, Melinda is the CEO of Tooketree. She has 12 years of experience as a general contractor with a focus based on green
Imagine you are forced to flee your home, leaving behind your cherished belongings, arriving in a foreign country with two suitcases and barely enough to feed your family. Traumatized by the horrors
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
Launch Pad is an amazing not-for-profit youth centre located in Hanover, Ontario. In 2005, this Grey-Bruce community witnessed a methamphetamine crisis. The community noticed that there was no other outlet other than
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
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
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
Lake City Works launched in 1972 with the mission of serving clients of mental health support services, offering therapeutic woodworking workshops and community support. Almost 50 years later, Lake City Works carries
“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
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,