social enterprise opportunities for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities.

Awards & Recognition in the Community

Common Ground Co-operative, its partners and their enterprises have been the recipients of numerous awards including:
Queen’s Medal
City of Toronto Access Award
Disability Day Award
June Callwood Award
International Day of Disabilities Unsung Hero Award
Ontario Co-op Association Spirit Award
Council for Exceptional Children, Toronto Chapter 56 Award (Lemon & Allspice) Business, Agency or Community Group Award, 2014
Council for Exceptional Children, Ontario (Lemon & Allspice) Business, Agency or Community Group Award, 2014
Council for Exceptional Children, Toronto Chapter 56 awarded to Common Ground
Co-operative – Business Agency or Community Group Award, 2015

 

Common Ground’s model for business partnerships has gained the attention and support of government officials such as the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and the Minister of Education, Kathleen Wynne M.P.P. In June 2009 Common Ground was awarded a Vital Idea Award and grant from the Toronto Community Foundation.

Common Ground Co-operative and the enterprise programs it supports have been featured in many media publications. Stay tuned for a list of articles.