Sample Ventures

There are many examples of successful social enterprises throughout the US and beyond. A great resource is the Social Enterprise Alliance web site at www.se-alliance.org. Here are some examples of recent graduates of our program:

Amarillo, Texas Area:

Amarillo Area Foundation/Nonprofit Service Center: expanded consulting services for area nonprofits.

Amarillo Botanical Gardens: enhanced wedding and specialty party programs.

Amarillo Family YMCA: Fit Quest – a personalized 12 week fitness program financed by a 5 year repayable grant.

Amarillo Senior Citizen’s Association: hosting a monthly flea market in their parking lot.

Don Harrington Discovery Center: hands-on learning contracts with school districts.

Globe New Center for the Performing Arts/ Windows on a Wider World: interactive distance learning programs for private schools and a coat check concession.

New York Community Action Agencies:

Adirondack Community Action Program: opening an upscale resale store of professional clothing.

Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency: organizing a comprehensive nonprofit training center.

Regional Economic CAP: expanding their fee for service energy audits.

Washington County CAP: expanding their energy audits in heating efficiency.

Tioga Opportunities: fee for service energy conservation programs.

Tompkins Community Action: expanding energy audits to new markets.

Cortland County Community Action Program: using Head Start facility for preschool summer camp.

Wyoming County Community Action: a summer program for pre-school kids and energy conservation programs.

Tampa, Florida Agencies:

Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association : train children in entrepreneurship through a community store.

Good Community Alliance/Community Stepping Stones of Sulfur Spring: save kids and community lives through the arts by the sale of hand made ceramics.

Gasparilla Distance Classic: starting the Gasparilla Runner’s Club for fun and fitness.

Positive Support for Parents in Neighborhoods (+SPiN): transitional housing for the families they serve.

USF Pre-School for Creative Learning: getting kids in touch with nature through creative learning.

Police Athletic League: utilizing their athletic fields to generate rental income.