Over the next year, Social Entrepreneurship Evolution (SEE) will be posting a series of profiles highlighting various youth social entrepreneurs (YSEs) in Northern Ontario. We hope that their stories inspire you; whether you’re already making change happen or just looking to take the first step!
If you’re in the business of doing good, share your social enterprise story with [The Nordik Institute] to be featured in our Spotlight Series! Please complete this form and return it by email to Mélanie.
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Erin Beagle, Roots to Harvest
Erin Beagle is the Program Coordinator for Roots to Harvest (Urban Youth Garden) in Thunder Bay. Young people connect with mentors and experts in the community to explore food system from many different sides – production, distribution, access, culture, and sustainability.Their mission is to provide accessible, transformative and experiential opportunities for youth to engage with local agriculture; ultimately cultivating healthy communities.
This not-for-profit’s social enterprise produces and sells locally made products to help sustain the primary programming.
