Jasper Place Wellness Centre
” ECF and the Social Enterprise Fund stood with us; not just as funders, but as visionaries who believe in building a more equitable city.”
-Taylor Soroka, Co-founder, Jasper Place Wellness Centre
Investing beyond endowments Social impact investments generate both financial returns and measurable social change. Unlike traditional grants, they create a sustainable cycle where repaid capital is reinvested into new community initiatives, expanding our impact over time. Aligning our financial assets with our mission ensures our capital is driving positive community outcomes while maintaining financial sustainability.
Through the Social Enterprise Fund, ECF supports social purpose organizations with the money we invest. Since 2008, SEF has invested over $90 million across more than 110 Alberta-based social enterprises. This includes 42 initiatives in 2024, such as the Jasper Place Wellness Centre’s (JPWC) Healing House model, which provides transitional housing and comprehensive support services to vulnerable Edmontonians.
We’ve also committed $3.5M to Raven Indigenous Capital Partners Fund I and Fund II to foster long-term prosperity through capacity building and generating wealth within Indigenous communities. Through these investments, we’re not only creating direct impact but helping to build a more robust social innovation ecosystem that brings additional capital and resources to community challenges.
