To contribute to the reduction of poverty and homelessness in the City of Toronto through the innovative use of the social purpose enterprise model that offers employment to socially marginalized populations.

Mission Statement

To be a leader in supporting the development and sustainability of social purpose enterprises that result in improved community involvement, economic participation, and quality of life for people who are socially marginalized.

What is the Toronto Enterprise Fund?

The Toronto Enterprise Fund supports the establishment of social purpose enterprises that provide transitional or permanent employment for people who are socially marginalized in Toronto. Through their employment with a social purpose enterprise, participants gain economic opportunities, work experience and related training, additional income, improved life skills and self-esteem, and better connections to their community and the labour force. By helping people improve their economic prospects and reduce poverty, the enterprises help prevent and reduce homelessness in Toronto.

What is a social purpose enterprise?

A social purpose enterprise is a business venture established by a not-for-profit organization that creates both community connections and real economic opportunities for homeless and at-risk populations by developing businesses that balance both revenue generation and a social mission – the “double-bottom line”.

Click here to see a list of social purpose enterprises supported by the Toronto Enterprise Fund.

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