MPP Leader Visits the Paris HQ
The Raw Carrot was honoured to host leader of the Official Opposition of Ontario, Marit Stiles, MPP leader of the Ontario NDP at our Paris HQ site today. The MPP's working for equity and inclusion for all Ontarians, inquiring about our social purpose employment model.
The Raw Carrot featured in Canada’s Christian Magazine, ‘Love is Moving’
Welcoming and Accommodating Employees with Disabilities by: Sammy Kyereme The Raw Carrot, a soup social enterprise with four locations in southern Ontario, focuses on hiring workers with disabilities and mental illness and surrounding them with volunteer support. They...
National Volunteer Month 2024
In April, we celebrate National Volunteer Month and extend our deepest gratitude to all those who generously contribute their time, skills, and enthusiasm to support The Raw Carrot! I chose to volunteer at The Raw Carrot for the same reason that I have volunteered at...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Shoutout
You can’t even imagine the level of my surprise this morning when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mentioned The Raw Carrot in his opening remarks at the Sustainable Finance Forum in Ottawa!!! After 9 years of working to empower people that face barriers to secure their...
We’re Hiring – Mt. Forest Sales Manager
Our Mount Forest kitchen is currently hiring a Sales Manager. This position is 5 hours per week, flexible with room to grow (some weekend/evening). View the link below to read the full job description. Email info@therawcarrot.com with any questions or applications....
We’re Hiring – Kitchener Site Manager (contract)
Our Kitchener Raw Carrot is currently hiring a Site Manager. This salaried part-time position (22.5 hours per week) is responsible for the successful leadership and management of a Raw Carrot Soup Enterprise extension site (franchise) under the strategic direction of...
Imagine Canada: How are organizations using social finance?
Imagine Canada, a national organization whose mission is to strengthen Canadian charities and nonprofits, has published 22 inspiring case studies that showcase the transformative potential of social finance. The Raw Carrot is proud to be counted among them. To read...
Why You Should Consider Collaborating Instead of Going Solo in Your Social Enterprise
Why You Should Consider Collaborating Instead of Going Solo in Your Social Enterprise When I embarked on the journey of founding The Raw Carrot, I did so alongside a close friend who shared my vision of creating supported employment opportunities for individuals...
Meet Terry: The Gay Lea Foundation helped create the opportunity, Terry chose to thrive
"Disability and mental illness can strike at any point in a person’s life. It can be debilitating when it occurs, but it doesn’t have to be when a community steps in to provide employment and support. For Terry, working a job at The Raw Carrot helped him provide for...
Colleen Graham – Stepping aside from her role as Co-director to serve on the Advisory Board
After nine years with The Raw Carrot Soup Enterprise, Colleen Graham is stepping aside from her role as Co-director to serve on the Advisory Board. As Co-founder, Graham has worked alongside Rebecca Sherbino in leading Canada’s unique social franchise that employs...