our story
PURPOSE
We believe everyone deserves a hand up: the chance to work, contribute, and build independence with dignity.
mission
We address the underlying causes of poverty and marginalization in Canada through supported employment.
vision
Our vision is for all people in Canada to be meaningfully employed and able to meet their basic needs.
from the past to the present
It all started over a late-night coffee between friends who had seen marginalization both overseas and in their own communities. They felt called to make a difference.
Through God’s grace, The Raw Carrot was born at the Paris Community Church in 2014, and has since grown to multiple locations, creating meaningful work and steady income for people facing barriers to traditional employment.
Source: Faith Today TV
the impact
The Annual Impact Report shares the stories, numbers, and real-life outcomes that demonstrate how supported employment empowers people to thrive while strengthening communities across Canada.
Explore the 10th Anniversary Impact Report to see a decade of lives changed through supported employment, and access previous editions to track the journey.
Our People, Our Purpose
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AMANDA
PARIS, ON
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SUZI
KITCHENER, ON
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AARON
SCARBOROUGH, ON
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TERRY
PARIS, ON
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MONICA
INNERKIP, ON
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LUCAS
KITCHENER, ON
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ALLISON
KITCHENER, ON
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MIKEY
SCARBOROUGH, ON
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SARAH
MOUNT FOREST, ON
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KATHY
PARIS, ON
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RYAN
PARIS, ON
MEET THE HQ TEAM
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rebecca Sherbino
Co-Founder & Executive Director
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MARILYN PAGE
Director of Operations
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Karla Rednall
Director of Social Enterprise Partnerships
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CRISSY WRIGHT
Manager, Marketing & Communications
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ANDY KOOPMANS
Finance Administrator
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JEN SPENCER
Product Development Lead
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KRISTIN SIM
HQ Site Liaison/Site Manager, Paris
MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Harold Haynes
BOARD CHAIR
Trustee, Ministry of the Attorney General -
REBECCA SHERBINO
CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Raw Carrot -
Jamie Martin CPA CGA
TREASURER
Senior Manager, BDO Canada LLP -
Colleen Graham
CO-FOUNDER
Clinical Manager, Chemo Therapy at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre -
Maggie Haynes
SECRETARY
Housing Stability Case Coordinator
PRODUCTS with purpose
SERIOUSLY GOOD Soup
Our handcrafted soups are made in small batches with quality ingredients. Every bowl helps create opportunity for people facing barriers to work.
Granola for Good
Our small-batch granola is wholesome, flavourful, and made to fuel your day. Each jar purchased helps create jobs where people gain skills, confidence, and income.
The Better Batter
Our pancake and waffle mix makes it easy to serve up a warm, comforting meal at home. Every purchase open doors to opportunity through work.
get in toucH
Headquarters
info@therawcarrot.com
(548) 885-1119
164 Grand River Street North
Paris, Ontario N3L 2M6
Charitable Status #71588 9150 RR0001