COS welcomes individual donations for either the support of the Charity itself or to support designated COS Affiliates
Read MoreA range of Canadian social enterprises are the target of COS business and economic development strategy. If you are a social enterprise seeking support in gaining funding and advisory experience, you may apply to COS to see if you are qualified for assistance
Read MoreCommunity Ownership Solutions Inc. (“COS”) is unique in Canada. COS is a registered charity which functions as a development
Learn MoreCOS is aimed at creating and supporting businesses that offer high quality work experience and that contribute to poverty
Learn MoreCOS welcomes individual donations for either the support of the Charity itself or to support designated COS Affiliates.
Learn MoreCOS was initially founded by a small group of people working in the venture capital industry in Manitoba. Following extensive consultations and planning with a set of North American business and community development professionals, COS was formally established in 1999. At this time COS became Canada’s first registered charity using a focus on market-based business models to achieve social outcomes in poverty reduction and high quality employment.
Read MoreCommunity Ownership Solutions has worked with the following affiliates.
Ready, Set, Go! Work Program was founded to remove employment barriers for marginalized peoples,…
Winnipeg-based Aki Energy is an award winning non-profit First Nations social enterprise that has…
Building Up provides a springboard into construction trades employment for individuals living with employment…
Purpose offers its Winnipeg clients energy efficiency retrofits, residential renovations, and a service for…