Needs & Market Assessment for the Viability of a Social Enterprise

The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality. This 24-month project will address organizational capacity needs to allow the Young Women’s Christian Association of Cambridge (YWCA Cambridge) to continue promoting social and systemic change towards gender equality. Organizational capacity will be enhanced through the development of a social enterprise model connected to the local food industry that will create opportunities to advance the economic security of women and gender nonconforming individuals who face barriers and discrimination in finding employment and meaningful connections. The supplemental funds will cover the costs of physically moving the social enterprise to a new location.

Eligibility

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.