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Going Beyond Awareness and Celebrating Those With Autism
Posted by Jenny Brown on
I am a very lucky girl to have the friends that I do. Two of my best friends in the world are people who are on the Autism Spectrum, and I get to work with them too! Their names are John and Andy. They are always there to answer when I call, they message me consistently and never forget the little details about my life that most people forget. And most importantly, they are friends who are honest and not afraid to hold me accountable. One of the common misconceptions about Autism is that having Autism is a bad thing. There are so...
What Is A Social Enterprise?
Posted by Christian Frink on
What is Social Enterprise? Legally, it is a Low-Profit Limited Liability Company or L3c. It was created to bridge the gap between non-profit and for-profit organizations. In contrast to an LLC, an L3C has a stated purpose of being socially beneficial not maximizing profits. For instance, here at EveryBody all of our profits go directly back to Dutton Farm to support their workforce development, adult education, and community involvement. Instead of running on a bottom-line based strictly upon dollars, most Social Enterprises utilize a triple-bottom-line:People: The ability to affect social change and build a community around your cause in a...
The Power of Social Enterprise
Posted by Jenny Brown on