Part of the Causeway Work Centre, Good Nature Groundskeeping is a social business that works to employ marginalized community members. Based in Ottawa, they offer grass maintenance, yard clean-ups, snow removal, property maintenance and junk removal services. Founded in 2011, their services have received positive testimonials by homeowners who are clients, saying that the team is hard-working and reliable.
According to its website, Causeway Work Centre is "a community economic development organization that empowers and supports people in overcoming disabilities and other challenges to help them find rewarding work and live more independently." The non-profit organization also operates other social businesses including Krackers Katering and Cycle Salvation, which we've previously covered on SocialBusiness.org.
"Our business strives to achieve a double bottom line by offering residential and commercial groundskeeping services to the Ottawa community and at the same time providing training and employment to people who are economically disadvantaged," Good Nature Groundskeeping outlines on its website.
Good Nature Groundskeeping is an example of the relationship between community and business; employment and opportunity. Much like its sister businesses -- Krackers Katering and Cycle Salvation -- this project embodies how locally driven initiatives can create impacts that have long-lasting effects on marginalized communities.
Contact Information:
Good Nature Groundskeeping Website
Causeway Work Centre Website
Gardening Social Businesses
Good Nature Groundskeeping Employs Marginalized Community Members
Trend Themes
1. Social Enterprises - The rise of social enterprises creating employment opportunities for marginalized communities.
2. Community Development - Locally driven initiatives creating long-lasting impacts on marginalized communities.
3. Double Bottom Line - Businesses who strive for social and economic impact through offering services and employment opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Landscaping Industry - Opportunities for social businesses offering landscaping services to homeowners and commercial properties.
2. Catering Industry - Social businesses can create job opportunities for disadvantaged groups in the catering industry.
3. Waste Management Industry - Social businesses offering junk removal services can create employment opportunities for marginalized groups in the waste management industry.