The Social Procurement Intermediary: The State of the Art and its Development Within the GTHA

This significant report, just released, critically examines the state of social procurement in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) through the lens of global social procurement movements. Its focus is the potential role of a social procurement intermediary – … Continued

A glimpse into the world of pre-loved furniture: A spotlight on Furniture Bank

This week’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise, by the Social Purchasing Project, shines the light on Furniture Bank. Furniture Bank is a registered charity and social enterprise in the Greater Toronto Area. They’ve been helping people establish their homes since 1998. … Continued

Community Bonds: Invest in new CSI location

The Centre for Social Innovation [CSI] is looking to expand, and to give social innovation a new home in downtown Toronto. CSI is a social enterprise with three locations in Toronto and a location in New York City. They’re a … Continued

Spotlight on Social Enterprise: TurnAround Couriers

TurnAround Couriers is a fast growing Same Day courier business in Toronto and the GTA which is primarily focussed on providing fast delivery and excellent customer service. They are the third largest bicycle courier firm in Toronto and are unique because … Continued

Free Geek Toronto

Français Free Geek Toronto (FGT) originated in 2009 with the vision to make our city a place where e-waste is disposed of responsibly, safely and ethically, and where everyone has access to computers and the Internet. FGT is a United Way supported … Continued

New SE Project Launched in Preparation for the Pan Am Games

Social Enterprise Toronto and the Toronto Enterprise Fund have announced that they will be working in conjunction to assist social enterprises in bidding for and winning procurement contracts with the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, as well as … Continued

Thriving or Surviving – Social Enterprises in the GTA

This Social Enterprise Toronto (SET) research report, published in 2014, is based on in-depth interviews with 32 social enterprises, and focuses on three distinct areas: Marketing Practices and Needs; Food-based Social Enterprises; Start-up Stories.

Kitigan

Français Kitigan sells authentic, high quality, Aboriginal handmade goods online. Its name is an Ojibway word, meaning “garden” and symbolizing growth, prosperity and the nurturing aspect of Mother Earth. Kitigan products are constructed, carved, sewn and preserved from wood, stone, … Continued