Social Impact

At CleanStart, we place people at the core of our operations. We create training and career opportunities for those with barriers to employment. We provide a living wage and extended health benefits for both part-time and full-time employees.

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Social Impact Metrics

All participation in company surveys are voluntary and confidential. Social return on employment is based on the Social Return multiplier of $3.27 developed by Ernst & Young (2017).

$421,605.25

2024 year-to-date estimated social return on employment

50%

Moderately to severely barriered to traditional employment

43%

Experienced houselessness

54%

Staff reported that CleanStart has significantly improved their housing situation

20%

First Nations, Metis, or Inuit

20%

LGBTQIA2+

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Staff Stories

Steven

Steven is CleanStart’s first employee and is still employed with us today. He is a resident of the Downtown Eastside. Living conditions in an SRO can be challenging and he doesn’t have access to a phone or internet. Despite this, he always makes it to work for his 3 day a week schedule. Steven truly is the heart of CleanStart.

Jake

Jake has worked for CleanStart for 1.5 years – the longest he has ever held a position. Jake is a person with non-verbal autism and started his employment with us working once a month. Now, Jake shows up for his weekly shift without fail.