10 Carden Member Organizations
Our members span the entire spectrum of the social change sector, from not-for-profits, to independent researchers, to social entrepreneurs. It’s obvious that there is a strong and interconnected community of social changemakers already alive and well in Guelph. Our goal is to highlight, support, and enhance their work through offering new ways of collaborating, coordinating, and building capacity – together as a community.
AIDS Committee of Guelph Wellington
We dream of a time and place where everyone is free to live healthy, vital lives.
www.aidsguelph.org
Architectural Conservancy Ontario – Guelph/Wellington Branch
We advocate for the preservation and protection of our architectural and cultural heritage.
www.guelphheritage.ca
Barking Dog Studios
We help people use design and the internet to create positive change.
www.barkingdogstudios.com
Bennett Business Connections
We provide professional and knowledgeable IT to support small businesses.
bennettbusinessconnections.com
Community Environmental Leadership Program and Headwaters (CELP)
We are high school students engaged in hands-on learning, leadership and sustainability skills development.
www.celp.info
Central Student Association – University of Guelph
We believe that students have the power to organize and to make change, to speak out and speak up.
www.csaonline.ca
Co-operators Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship - University of Guelph
We support sustainability and community engagement through transformational learning experiences and research.
www.cbaseuoguelph.ca
Centre for Work, Families and Well-being – University of Guelph
We collaborate on community based research that contributes to individual, family, and community well-being.
www.cfww.uoguelph.ca
Council of Canadians – Guelph Chapter
We promote progressive policies on water, fair trade, energy security and public health care.
www.coc-guelph.ca
Creating Homes
We support the development of environmentally and socially sustainable communities for low and moderate income households.
www.creatinghomes.ca
Dirty Deedz Cleaning
We provide clients with a clean environment to allow them to dedicate time to more important things.
Everdale Organic Farm and Learning Centre
We provide hands-on educational experiences to promote sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and alternative building methods.
www.everdale.org
FarmStart
We encourage and support farmers to develop locally oriented, ecologically sound and economically viable enterprises
www.farmstart.ca
Future Watch Environment Development and Education Partners
We spearhead projects that are culturally sensitive and focus on social, economic and environmental development.
www.futurewatch.net
Guelph Arts Platform
We create and foster space for local artists and arts organizations of all genres, cultures, and economic circumstances.
www.guelphartsplatform.ca
Guelph Civic League
We increase urban literacy and advocate for local democracy that is inviting, inclusive and transparent.
www.guelphcivicleague.ca
Guelph Jazz Festival
We present innovative jazz and creative improvised music in a community which fosters alternative ways of seeing and hearing the world.
http://www.guelphjazzfestival.com/
Guelph Studio Tour
We are a collective of Guelph artists offering original, eclectic arts and crafts for all tastes.
www.guelphstudiotour.ca
Guelph Tech and Design Cluster
We highlight Guelph’s creative economy.
http://guelph.techanddesign.ca
Guelph Urban Forest Friends
We work to maintain and increase the health, integrity and area of Guelph’s urban forest.
www.guffguelph.ca
Guelph Wellington Health Coalition
We proactively protect publicly funded universal health care through information and leadership.
www.guelphwellingtonhealthcoalition.org
Hempire
We specialize in the sale of hemp and hemp related products.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51336523478&v=wall
Hillside Festival
We create and present music-focused events and projects within a non-commercial, environmentally responsible framework.
www.hillsidefestival.ca
Improvisation, Community and Social Practice Research Project (ICASP)
We explore musical improvisation as a model for social change.
www.improvcommunity.ca
Inclusive Counselling, Consulting and Training
We offer counselling, consulting and training services that specialize in the areas of gender, sexuality and diversity.
www.inclusive-cct.ca
Innovation Guelph
We are a social enterprise that listens, connects and supports: a catalyst for entrepreneurial initiative.
http://www.innovationguelph.ca/about_us
Juice Inc.
We help organizations have more effective conversations in the workplace so it feels good to work and it’s easier to get results.
www.juiceinc.com
Meredith Scott – Voice, Text and Dialect Coach
We work with actors and other professionals to improve their voice, speech, and communication skills.
meredithscott31@yahoo.ca
Natural Burial Co-operative Inc.
We strive to give life back to the earth through natural burial.
http://www.naturalburial.coop/2008/01/14/burial-goes-green/
OPIRG – Guelph
We provide resources, training, support and opportunities to work collectively on all matters of social and environmental justice.
www.opirgguelph.org
Pearl Street Community
We harness the power of people and energy.
www.pearlstreet.ca
Profound Insight Media
We conduct seminars and workshops for solo entrepreneurs and small businesses.
www.ProfoundInsightMedia.com
Scoped Consulting
We teach you effective campaign and outreach tools that enable you to listen to, engage and activate people on their values.
www.scoped.ca
Spark of Brilliance
We foster recovery and discovery through the expressive arts for people of all ages and abilities.
www.sparkofbrilliance.org
SRED Unlimited
We help businesses maximize tax credits and refunds on experimental development and innovation
http://www.sred4you.com/
Streak for Cancer
We raise funds for research in 12 different cancer focuses through the sale of coloured hair extensions.
www.streakforcancer.ca
Student Life – University of Guelph
We promote learning that has a lasting and transformative impact on students and society
www.studentlifeuoguelph.ca
Sustainability Learning Centre
We provide a learning and networking hub for sustainability.
www.sustainabilitylearningcentre.com
Taylor Newberry Consulting
We use social research to cultivate new ideas that strengthen communities.
www.taylornewberry.ca
Terra Verde Wellness
We provide nutrition and fitness consulting.
www.terraverdewellness.com
The O’Halloran Group
We build the capacity of organizations and communities through research and action to promote health and wellness for all.
http://www.theohallorangroup.ca/
The Peak
We publish our politics.
www.guelphpeak.org
The Research Shop
We are the portal between community and university research needs.
www.researchshop.ca
Transition Guelph
We work to build a resilient and sustainable Guelph to meet the challenges of climate change and resource depletion.
www.transitionguelph.org
Wellington Water Watchers
We are dedicated to the protection, restoration and conservation of drinking water in Guelph and Wellington County.
www.wellingtonwaterwatchers.ca
Wyndham House
We envision a community that supports youth in achieving their full potential and provide services to that end.
www.wyndhamhouse.org
Young Conservation Professionals Career Development Program
We provide professional development and leadership training for land and water conservation professionals in Ontario.
http://ycpleadership.ca/
