Reinvesting for impact
Growth looks different when it’s rooted in purpose. With support from our Social Enterprise Fund (SEF), Goodwill Industries of Alberta has expanded its operations across the province, creating more opportunities for individuals with disabilities to find meaningful employment.
Through three loans totalling $2.7 million, SEF helped fuel that growth. In 2025, Goodwill finished repaying the balance of the loan which means SEF can continue to re-invest in new opportunities. Since 2008, SEF has invested more than
$91.5 million across 86 predominately Alberta based social enterprises. This includes 35 initiatives in 2025.
The impact builds over time: recycled capital supports innovative enterprises that address social challenges, expand opportunity, and strengthen communities. This is what social finance makes possible.
“SEF’s support has helped Goodwill create meaningful employment for over 1,200 team members, including individuals with disabilities and English as a second language, generating more than $100 million in wages and benefits for people across our community.”
-Dale Monaghan, CEO, Goodwill Industries Alberta
This story comes from our 2025 Impact Report.
