Collaborating with the Business Sector to End Homelessness in Toronto

This initiative supports non-profit organizations and businesses in working together to bring about positive social change, and more specifically, address the issue of homelessness. The manual outlines numerous ways that businesses can support the sector including provision of: financial support, employment and volunteer opportunities, access to networks of other business people, and expertise in areas such as legal, financial or human relations. They can also purchase goods and services from social enterprises that employ low-income people. This is a manual outlining a six-step process for engaging with businesses and providing examples of successful partnerships.

Publication Date: 
2009