SCP reports on six years of TurnAround Couriers, a social-purpose business dedicated to helping at-risk youth in the Greater Toronto Area overcome social and economic obstacles by providing them with a chance to get ahead.
“90% of the target population recruited from shelters was able to secure independent housing within six months of employment, representing approximately $162,066 savings in shelter costs over a six-year period.”
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