Potential outcomes of work integration social enterprises for people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning out of homelessness

What is it about?

Work integration social enterprises (WISEs) are businesses that have a social mission to include vulnerable persons facing barriers to inclusion in labour markets. This paper focused on WISEs for people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning out of homelessness. It identified potential outcomes in the areas of connection to the community, employment skill building, mental health, personal agency and empowerment, relationship-building, structure and time use, financial stability, housing, substance use, crime/delinquency, physical health, and transition to mainstream employment.

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