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Social Enterprise

Social Enterprise

What is a Social Enterprise?

Social Enterprise has evolved within the last few years as a win-win business model that benefits local economies while addressing the social needs of the communities where they operate.

One of the most critical issues found in our communities is the challenge that people with disabilities and barriers to employment face when looking for jobs.

Since 2011, YACRO has developed four social enterprises to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who have been marginalized from the workforce due to employment barriers.

We recognize that everyone has a different set of abilities and skills to contribute to and to enrich our society. And therefore our social enterprises offer a full range of jobs for the local marketplace.

YACRO SOCIAL ENTERPRISES

THE SHANTY INITIATIVES

The Shanty Initiatives focuses on life skills and pre-employment training. There are also two well established businesses operating under The Shanty Initiatives, a cleaning rag production and "Tall Boys" a coffee & food delivery service in the community.

THE STORE NEXT DOOR

Located in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, The Store Next Door provides employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities. Learn more...

ALL-WAYS-US

YACRO's first social enterprise. Located in the Metro area, All-Ways-Us produces a diverse line of all natural bath and beauty products that are competitive in the marketplace. Learn more...

THE SHANTY CAFÉ

Rated #1 restaurant in Yarmouth, NS on TripAdvisor, this is an out-of-the-ordinary restaurant and catering business that provides meaningful employment to individuals who face barriers to employment. To learn more, Visit website... See TripAdvisor reviews...

What is a Social Enterprise?

 

Social Enterprise has evolved within the last few years as a win-win business model that benefits local economies while addressing the social needs of the communities where they operate.

One of the most critical issues found in our communities is the challenge that people with disabilities and barriers to employment face when looking for jobs.

Since 2011, YACRO has developed four social enterprises to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who have been marginalized from the workforce due to employment barriers.

We recognize that everyone has a different set of abilities and skills to contribute to and to enrich our society. And therefore our social enterprises offer a full range of jobs for the local marketplace.

YACRO SOCIAL ENTERPRISES

THE SHANTY INITIATIVES

The Shanty Initiatives focuses on life skills and pre-employment training. There are also two well established businesses operating under The Shanty Initiatives, a cleaning rag production and "Tall Boys" a coffee & food delivery service in the community.

THE STORE NEXT DOOR

Located in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, The Store Next Door provides employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities. Learn more...

ALL-WAYS-US

YACRO's first social enterprise. Located in the Metro area, All-Ways-Us produces a diverse line of all natural bath and beauty products that are competitive in the marketplace. Learn more...

THE SHANTY CAFÉ

Rated #1 restaurant in Yarmouth, NS on TripAdvisor, this is an out-of-the-ordinary restaurant and catering business that provides meaningful employment to individuals who face barriers to employment. To learn more, Visit website... See TripAdvisor reviews...

Learn more about YACRO Social Enterprises!

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Learn more about YACRO Social Enterprises!

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The Yarmouth Association for Community Residential Options (YACRO) was established in 1991.
It is a not-for-profit agency that provides residential support for children and adults challenged with disabilities.

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Yarmouth Office

  • 6 Thurston Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 4K5
  • (902) 742-9258
  • info@yacro.com

Metro Office

  • 1 Gloster Court, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1X9
  • (902) 832-0433
  • metro@yacro.com

Social Enterprise

  • 6 Central Street, Yarmouth, N.S, B5A 3H1
  • (902) 742-7867
  • socialenterprises@yacro.com

YACRO Community Hub

  • 11 Queen Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 3Y1
  • (902) 742-7867
  • info@yacro.com

Yarmouth Office

  • 6 Thurston Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 4K5
  • (902) 742-9258
  • info@yacro.com

Metro Office

  • 1 Gloster Court, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1X9
  • (902) 832-0433
  • metro@yacro.com

Social Enterprise

  • 6 Central Street, Yarmouth, N.S, B5A 3H1
  • (902) 742-7867
  • socialenterprises@yacro.com

YACRO Community Hub

  • 11 Queen Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 3Y1
  • (902) 742-7867
  • info@yacro.com
YACRO logo horiz 2019-05

The Yarmouth Association for Community Residential Options (YACRO) was established in 1991.
It is a not-for-profit agency that provides residential support for children and adults challenged with disabilities.

MMed--Meet&Greet-ANNEX-_8
Bedford-Library-Park--_5
MMed---Meet&Greet-ANNEX-_6

Yarmouth Office

  • 6 Thurston Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 4K5
  • (902) 742-9258
  • info@yacro.com

Metro Office

  • 1 Gloster Court, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1X9
  • (902) 832-0433
  • metro@yacro.com

Social Enterprise

  • 6 Central Street, Yarmouth, N.S, B5A 3H1
  • (902) 742-7867
  • socialenterprises@yacro.com

YACRO Community Hub

  • 11 Queen Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 3Y1
  • (902) 742-7867
  • info@yacro.com

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