Building skills, affordable homes, and communities

Community Builders is a not-for-profit residential construction company serving Simcoe County and Greater Sudbury. They offer people facing barriers to employment paid, hands-on learning opportunities in construction. Their training program gives community members foundational knowledge that will support them as they start a meaningful career in the trades.

Building Up is Canada’s largest non-profit construction social enterprise. By leveraging construction contracts and a comprehensive pre-apprenticeship program, Building Up provides both in-class training and hands-on experience for community members with barriers who are ready to launch meaningful careers in the trades.

Elephant Thoughts is a Durham Ontario based charity and education innovator serving Grey and Bruce Counties. Through Reframe, Elephant Thoughts delivers community‑powered, hands‑on skills training designed to help people facing barriers build confidence and move toward meaningful employment. Participants receive paid training alongside wrap‑around supports, including housing, transportation, food security, mental health, and financial confidence coaching, helping create practical, local pathways to work and long‑term success.