TLAnnualReport2023-2024 - Flipbook - Page 15
TURNING LEAF COMMUNITY WORKFORCE
Turning Leaf Community Work Force (formerly Swifty’s Social Enterprise) is a revenue-generating
social enterprise program. Turning Leaf Community Workforce (TLCW) plays a crucial role in
combating the discrimination our participants face in their search for employment. Under the
guidance of Turning Leaf support workers, participants not only develop essential work skills and
build their resumes, but they also build self-esteem. TLCW provides a structured and supportive
environment with competitive wages in an inclusive, empowering workplace culture. With our
foundational bricks laid, we were able to focus on growing the business, including expanding our
portfolio of services and client base. These efforts led to substantial revenue growth and the team
doubling in size.
Our lawncare and snow removal contracts increased by 52% over last year, food resources
increased by 38% (supplying $102,134.14 worth of hamper items for participants to access weekly on
an emergency basis), and our mattress program increased by 97% (supplying $9260 in mattresses
for participants, bettering their quality of life and dignity). This year the team worked 591 hours which
is a 60% increase over last year.
With the generous support of a grant from the Union of Safety and Justice Employees, we acquired
a moving truck. The truck has significantly impacted our ability to provide a variety of services,
including offering mobile heat treatment bed bug solution services. This year we saw 26 new
participants trained which brings our workforce to over 55 participants who are ready and eager to
work.
As a vulnerable person living with mental illness and cognitive impairment, applying for jobs can be
a very difficult experience that is often mired by stigma and unjust treatment. TLCW is there to be
the employer they deserve. To walk alongside participants who want to be employed, and ensure
they know they belong here and their employer will always uphold the values of unconditional
acceptance and compassion.
We are delighted to see how our TLCW program has grown this year and grateful for the opportunity
to support our participants in gaining confidence, skills, and experience in a supportive, inclusive,
and empowering workplace.
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We look forward to our anticipated growth over the coming year and working with more folks we
support who are ready to join this incredible team!
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