Grant supports student-led projects by Enactus OC

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The organization already runs several projects that will be scaled up with this funding, including the Unusually Good Food Co. project that combats both climate change and food insecurity by collecting unpicked and unused apples and turning them into food products like dehydrated snacks, and giving them to food banks and schools.

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The funding will also be used to launch new programs, such as Rising, a social enterprise that educates youth about prevalent issues in society and provides learning modules for teachers.

Another project involves a partnership with the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society to empower Indigenous youth to channel their creativity while learning entrepreneurial skills.

“We are seeing a huge need from students who want to get connected with the community and it’s been driven by the pandemic,” said Danielle Walker, president of Enactus OC and fourth year business student.

“There is a real desire to get back to connecting with people and making a difference.”