Built for change powered by students
This is where the education meets the purpose of building a better society. At Algonquin College, SPEnD channels the capacity of an educational institution into purposeful action, creating impact through social finance, social procurement, social enterprise, and social entrepreneurship. Our purpose is to redefine how colleges can build social infrastructure that serves both students and communities.
The Mission
“Empowering communities through mission‑driven procurement: fostering inclusion, innovation, and social value with every purchase.”
Our Work
Xplore Impact
We put social enterprises on the map (literally). Now with Xplore Impact, discover social enterprises around the globe based on their SDG, service, and region!
Social Sidekick
Created and ran by students, GLC is a social enterprise with a mission of reducing events waste. From lending lanyards to custom designing your name badge we do it all.
Green Loop Club
From students to students, a space by us for us. Social Sidekick gives student entrepreneurs a hub to test bold ideas, showcase their work, and take their next step. Because students ideas deserve more than a notebook.
The Social Finance Report
Canadian colleges’ move billions every year, dollars not classes. What if those dollars fueled more than classrooms? See how colleges’ can turn their investments into community change.
The SPEnD Play Book
Canadian colleges’ move billions every year, dollars not classes. What if those dollars fueled more than classrooms? See how colleges’ can turn their investments into community change.
Milestones of Change
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