It used to be that for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations had their places: one existed to make money and the other existed to make our community better.
Written by Justin Chan, Founder of The Community Company.
Published on May 9, 2022.
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“Nonprofits understand what works and what’s broken with our system because they live it day in and day out. They are already creating new…”
Read MoreWhen I made my first birthday announcement on April 6, 2019, it was a vulnerable one because of how new the company still was.
Written by Justin Chan, Founder of The Community Company.
Published on April 6, 2022.
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“I wanted an excuse for people to read what I had to say, so posting it on my birthday felt safe. Now, 4 years later, I do it because this project is truly what I’m most passionate about. There’s beauty in…”
Read MoreThese are young people trying to make their way in life without family support.
Written from an interview with Sandy Dietrich-Bell, CEO at oneROOF Youth Services
Published on December 17, 2021.
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“They’re Human beings that happen to have a circumstance. Most people look at their life circumstances first..”
Read MoreJust because someone has a developmental disability, doesn’t mean they should be assembling widgets in a warehouse.
Written from an interview with Nicole Marchesseau, Program Manager at Jobs.Opportunities.Enterprise (J.O.E.)
Published on August 20th, 2021.
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“Full Citizenship means that people have the right to interact and to participate fully in community.”
Read MoreAt the root of sexual violence are unhealthy ideas about relationships, gender roles and a lack of clarity on consent.
Written by Jensen Williams, Public Educator for Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis.
Published on June 4th, 2021.
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“At Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis, we firmly believe in addressing the root cause of gender-based violence and using education and advocacy as a proactive tool in combating it.”
Read MoreIt used to be that for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations had their place: one was to make money and the other existed to make an impact.
Written by Justin Chan, Founder of The Community Company.
Published on January 25th, 2021.
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“I was recently reading this book called The Business of Good. There’s a part that draws attention to this transition from traditional entrepreneurs to social entrepreneurs. The key difference between the two is in the why.”
Read MoreCanadians have become more open to talking about addiction and mental health, but there is still a substantial stigma that exists.
Written by Stephanie Praill, Intake Counselor at Portage Ontario.
Published on October 29th, 2020.
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“Common stereotypes include criminality, and ;bad apples’. For a lot of parents, they may think that they’ve done something wrong and they put a lot of guilt on themselves when they find out that their child has been using substances.”
Read MoreMenstrual equity is having equal access to period products, ways to manage menstruation, as well as education around reproductive health.
Written by Kate Elliott, President of Changing the Flow.
Published on October 2nd, 2020.
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“Admittedly, the term ‘menstrual equity’ can seem a bit confusing. What on earth is that? Does that mean everyone’s periods are in sync? But what about ending period poverty?”
Read MoreA personal, heart-warming note from a recipient of a Wellness Box.
Written by Justin Chan, Founder of The Community Company.
Published on April 24, 2020.
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“I was brought to tears when I read the feedback from one of our Wellness Box recipients. While I fully expected the project to brighten someone's day, I didn’t expect it to have this kind of impact.”
Read MoreThe Coldest Night of the Year is the unofficial national walk for the hurting, hungry and homeless.
Written by Jaya James, Executive Director of Lakeside HOPE House.
Published on February 12th, 2020.
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“One thing I love is the sense of fun and togetherness. There’s something about being with 400 people and all going out …”
Read MoreThe HOPE Tea blends from our self-care box were created in partnership with GROSCHE Coffee & Tea.
Co-written by Rachel Chin, Manager at GROSCHE Coffee & Tea.
Published on December 5, 2019.
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“I wanted to have some things prepared that I could communicate with the creators as they were blending, but still allow for a lot of fun and creativity…”
Read MoreOn November 19th, 2018, we launched a social business to inspire our community.
Written by Justin Chan, Founder of The Community Company.
Published on November 19th, 2019.
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“First and foremost, I just want to say thanks from the bottom of my heart. It’s one thing to…”
Read MoreHOPE House is a poverty relief agency that is leveraging the power of community to overcome poverty.
Written by Jaya James, Executive Director of Lakeside HOPE House.
Published on November 13th, 2019.
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“The big turning point for me was when I took some time off work to volunteer to help settle refugees in January of 2016. I found contributing to our community…”
Read MoreHow We are Empowering our Community and Four Things You Can Do to Empower Yours.
Written by Justin Chan, Founder of The Community Company.
Published on June 13th, 2019.
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“This is mine and I earned it. I can choose what to do with it. Somebody out there valued what I did and purchased it”. This quote was an inspiration for me as I created The Community Company because of the power…
Read MoreMy Journey into using Social Media to Create Social Change.
Written by Justin Chan, Founder of The Community Company.
Published on June 3rd, 2019.
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“I’ll have a Quarter Pounder with cheese, extra pickles, no onions, extra mustard, large fries, and a large Root Beer. No Ice.” My journey into creating social change started with a not-so-simple fast food order that I…”
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