Give Back Economy

Aangen

Gurbeen Bhusin

Gurbeen has a really interesting story about her education, career and how the non-profit social enterprise was created. The purpose is to create empowerment breaks the cycle of poverty. Go to Aangen.com

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

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The Food Table

Bill Graham

Bill and his wife started The Food Table in Mississauga for marginalized, homeless and vets and currently have 2 locations for food and some clothing and mask support. An associated one is at St. Peter's Anglican Church called the Deacon's Cupboard. Two other locations in Missisauga re run by two truck operators.

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

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Geenees

Libi Berenson

Geneeees is a gifting platform for donors, non-profits and families. Libi is the CEO and talks about her travels from Russia to Israel and then Canada.

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

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Artbulance

newstep4u.ca

Artbulance is a new project of newstep4u.ca and Marina Mais. The company's purpose is to inspire and connect using various forms of art. GOFUNDME is being used to support this new area.

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

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Work in Culture

Diane Davy

Diane is executive director of a non-profit organization that has been in operation for 20 years supporting the cultural sector in Ontario. Check out more detail on www.workinculture.ca

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

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Age Big

Nancy Angus

Nancy Angus created Age Big in Thunder Bay based on her experience with seniors and a personal experience with her mother who was 101. She taped an audio message which tells quite a story. For more information go the www.agebig.com web site and especially the blog.

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

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Choices for Youth

Brian Hanley

Choices for Youth and Impact Construction are located in St. John's, Newfoundland. They are social enterprises helping youth learn and apply construction and other life skills. Brian is the general manager of Impact Construction and is passionate about what the organizations do. Their model can be replicated and they share information/ideas with Build in Winnipeg.

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

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Concierge Group

Alex Bishop

Alex Bishop of the Concierge Group is a for profit organization that applies corporate social responsibility in areas such as community of faith and detox centres.For the latter he speaks from personal experience. For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

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Table Co=op

Daryn

Daryn is a social innovator working with communities of faith. Check out https://worktogetherpeople.com/ For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

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Clean Slate Enterprises

Ralph

Ralph has quite a story as a lawyer, social innovator. For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

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2019