16 York Street, Cannington, Ontario
705-432-2444

Just Cause

Just Cause started with Kim and Al Bouwmeester identifying a need of individuals looking for work in the community through the Food Pantry, Ontario Works Programs and other social services.  They decided to start a company that would help individuals get “off the system” by offering them employment opportunities in an empathetic and goal-oriented setting.

Social Impact

  • Employment and training opportunities to individuals with barriers to employment.
  • Volunteers to build community-based construction projects.

Environmental Impact

  • Recycled construction materials re-used for building and other purposes.

Economic Impact

  • 15 youth trained in Brock Township through a collaborative training project.
  • 10 individuals received employment in 2014.