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2 Feb 2024
RT @berryonline: Canada is fortunate to have PM @JustinTrudeau serve as Co-Chair of the @UN @GlobalGoalsUN Advocacy Group! As we work to lo…
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The Community Company retweeted
Another garden rejuvenation job! 🌻
Our team was brought in to refresh the front of our customer's home.
We removed the overgrown grass, mulched, and replanted the front garden with new native plants that liven up the space!
inourbackyard.ca to learn more about us🌱
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The Community Company retweeted
11 May 2023
Former residents of The Bridges Shelter in Cambridge who are now living in permanent housing are receiving meaningful employment in a new garden and maintenance program. kitchener.ctvnews.ca/former-…
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1 May 2023
📣📣Social Enterprise Announcement!
Launching in partnership w/ #CambridgeShelter
@InourBackyardCA is taking a preventative measure to #homelessness by offering low barrier employment when shelter clients move into permanent housing.
inourbackyard.ca
See more ⤵️
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1 May 2023
Through interviews with shelter clients, we learned that finding stable employment was a common issue after successfully moving into permanent housing.
Some clients struggle through this transition and end up re-entering the shelter system because of a lack of purpose.
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1 May 2023
This is why we’re offering employment at a critical intervention point, which is when shelter clients first move into housing.
@Inourbackyardca is Landscape Ontario certified and led by a professional with 20 years experience.
inourbackyard.ca to learn more!
#cambridge
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28 Apr 2023
Our newest project in partnership with Cambridge Shelter 🥳
@InOurBackyardCA will be offering professional Garden & Yard Services in the #WaterlooRegion starting May 8, 2023!
inourbackyard.ca to learn all about it
#kwawesome
28 Apr 2023
We have BIG NEWS to share with you!
We are taking a proactive approach to stop the cycle of homelessness by offering meaningful employment to our clients who have moved into market rental housing and have graduated from the shelter system.
inourbackyard.ca
#cbridge
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8 Dec 2022
For our 2022 Holiday Card Project, we’ve created a set of holiday cards that celebrate four inspiring nonprofits that we've met along this journey.
Profits from every card will be donated to support their important community work.
Visit communitycompany.org/2022 to learn more!
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8 Sep 2022
Our first full-time salaried position. Ever.
The Community Company is hiring for a Director of Business Development.
We are looking for someone who who has a fire in them to go out into the world and make it better.
communitycompany.org/careers to see the job posting!
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9 May 2022
"Nonprofits understand what works and what’s broken with our system because they live it day in and day out."
Our article was featured in this week's print edition of #GuelphMercury!
Read our thoughts on #charity and #socialenterprise below:
communitycompany.org/blog/ev…
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The Community Company retweeted
7 May 2022
The Better Food Company has launched a new initiative to help feed families who are food insecure in Guelph. kitchener.ctvnews.ca/the-bet…
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The Community Company retweeted
1 May 2022
Justin Chan, founder of The Community Company, on why he believes non-profits can become leaders in social enterprise. bit.ly/39muY2O
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26 Apr 2022
With donations declining 12% over the past 2 years and the newer generation giving differently, #socialenterprise needs to be considered by every non-profit.
Here's an op-ed we wrote sharing why we think non-profits can become the leaders in this space:
guelphmercury.com/opinion-st…
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6 Apr 2022
Today, we're sharing The Community Company’s new direction🥳
From our annual holiday cards, to our youth addiction sweaters, we’ve done some really cool projects that spotlight community.
Now, we're ready to offer this service to others.
Learn more at
communitycompany.org/blog/th…
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6 Apr 2022
You can visit communitycompany.org to see our new service offers.
We believe social enterprise is the future for community work. It allows orgs to sustain their important work beyond grants & donations, while building relationships with those that stand behind their cause.
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6 Apr 2022
In short, The Community Company is helping you build a better community ❤
4 Jan 2022
Our January 2022 meal for The Better Food Co!
betterfoods.ca to learn more about our latest social project in partnership with HOPE House.
#guelph #downtownguelph
4 Jan 2022
Chef Dan Baker from @MomApprovedFood will be preparing a Black Bean Loaf for our January 2022 Meal!
It'll be created with ingredients from @HOPEHouseGuelph's farm and local Ontario growers.
Visit betterfoods.ca to support our community food work!
#guelph #guelphfood
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16 Dec 2021
"Most people look at their life circumstances first. And they lose sight of the fact that these are young people with situations you wouldn’t wish on anyone."
We chatted with Sandy, the CEO of @oneROOFYouth, to get her perspective on youth homelessness:
communitycompany.org/blog/un…
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16 Dec 2021
"These are young people trying to make their way in life without family support."
"They’re human beings that happen to have a circumstance."
You can click the link below to read our blog post on youth homelessness:
communitycompany.org/blog/un…
#downtownkitchener #homelessness
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