Centre for Social Innovation

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CSI is taking a break! Our team will be offline until Friday, January 2, taking some time to rest and reset.Members can ...
12/26/2025

CSI is taking a break! Our team will be offline until Friday, January 2, taking some time to rest and reset.

Members can continue to access the space with their key fob as usual. And if you have an event booked, everything will still run as planned.

We’re so grateful for our amazing community and all that this year has brought. Wishing you a peaceful, happy holiday season – we can’t wait to connect again in 2026! 🧡

We're   Meeting Rooms & Events Support Staff! In this role, you will be one of the friendly, reliable faces of CSI durin...
12/17/2025

We're Meeting Rooms & Events Support Staff!

In this role, you will be one of the friendly, reliable faces of CSI during events, ensuring safety, smooth logistics, and exceptional guest experiences while representing our mission and values. From event setup and AV support to hospitality and tear down, this role is perfect for people who love creating welcoming spaces and keeping events running seamlessly.

A little bit about us: The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) is a nonprofit social enterprise based in Toronto where changemakers gather to build a better world for people and the planet. For over 20 years, we’ve served as a home to nonprofits, social enterprises, artists, activists, philanthropists, and purpose-driven businesses.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis: https://zurl.co/TVOx5

CSI is looking for a food and beverage partner to co-create a social impact café and bar in downtown Toronto!We’re trans...
12/16/2025

CSI is looking for a food and beverage partner to co-create a social impact café and bar in downtown Toronto!

We’re transforming our ground floor at 192 Spadina Ave into a first-of-its-kind hospitality hub focused on community, collaboration, and sustainable food innovation.

We invite proposals from values-aligned food entrepreneurs, caterers, social enterprises, and hospitality operators committed to nutritious, culturally diverse menus, sustainable sourcing, and social impact.

Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply here: https://socialinnovation.org/news/2025/12/16/csi-is-seeking-a-sustainable-food-beverage-partner/

Members, you're invited to... Your Holiday Party! 🌲⛄Join us for music, dancing, food, drinks, and plenty of good ol' com...
12/09/2025

Members, you're invited to... Your Holiday Party! 🌲⛄

Join us for music, dancing, food, drinks, and plenty of good ol' community fun as we celebrate the amazing work you do all year long.

📅 Thursday, December 11, 5:00 - 11:00 PM
📍 Centre for Social Innovation (192 Spadina Ave., Toronto)

RSVP (and get your early bird drink tickets!) here: https://zurl.co/HoZvJ

Thank you to our sponsors, B Local Ontario and Eric Meerkamper. Please note, this event is open to CSI Members and their guests only.

Through our partnership with The Youth Harbour at FES, CSI’s Climate ShareSpace provides young climate leaders with the ...
12/02/2025

Through our partnership with The Youth Harbour at FES, CSI’s Climate ShareSpace provides young climate leaders with the space, community, and support they need to co-create, organize, and take action.

Since its launch, we've supported 36 youth organizers and provided free, accessible coworking space for over 200 community members to help grassroots climate initiatives grow.

This , help us continue to be a home for the youth climate movement in the city! Learn more in this blog post from FES: https://zurl.co/1Felb

CSI is hiring a Managing Director! After twenty years of building Canada’s home for social innovation, we're stepping in...
11/27/2025

CSI is hiring a Managing Director!

After twenty years of building Canada’s home for social innovation, we're stepping into a new era.

A consolidated home. A community-financed foundation. A key leadership role. And a community ready to imagine, collaborate, and build again.

Read more in this update from our CEO, Tonya Surman, and come co-create the next chapter with us: https://zurl.co/GjzlO

We’re doing a Black Friday sale. We know, we know... It's the time of year when people rush to buy things they definitel...
11/26/2025

We’re doing a Black Friday sale. We know, we know...

It's the time of year when people rush to buy things they definitely don’t need. So we thought we’d offer something you actually might: 25% off all available offices for your first three months!

At the Centre for Social Innovation, your workspace comes with community, tons of member perks, and a historic brick-and-beam building to call home.

Explore our available offices and book a tour by December 12: https://zurl.co/cjaMH

We're hiring! CSI is seeking a Managing Director – a strategic, operational, digitally-savvy, and financially sharp lead...
11/24/2025

We're hiring!

CSI is seeking a Managing Director – a strategic, operational, digitally-savvy, and financially sharp leader who can turn bold ideas into working systems.

This role will lead operations, finance, digital systems, data & AI integration, HR, and organizational culture to keep the engine running while helping design the future.

A little bit about us: The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) is a nonprofit social enterprise based in Toronto where changemakers gather to build a better world for people and the planet. For over 20 years, we’ve served as a home to nonprofits, social enterprises, artists, activists, philanthropists, and purpose-driven businesses alike.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis: https://zurl.co/S9BFh

FREE STUFF! We need to clear out the CSI Annex building and there are still lots of great items looking for a new home, ...
11/18/2025

FREE STUFF! We need to clear out the CSI Annex building and there are still lots of great items looking for a new home, including office chairs, desks, cabinets, tables, and more. Help us give these items a second life and keep them out of landfill.

Everything is free / pay-what-you-can. Come grab it before it’s gone!

🗓️ Friday, November 21, 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 720 Bathurst St., Toronto

Cash and e-transfer will be accepted.

As we close this chapter and move out of 720 Bathurst, we’re opening our doors one last time for the CSI Annex Garage Sa...
11/12/2025

As we close this chapter and move out of 720 Bathurst, we’re opening our doors one last time for the CSI Annex Garage Sale! Everything must go, including kitchen equipment, tools, stationary, construction supplies, and lots more.

Friday, November 14, 12 – 4 PM
Saturday, November 15, 10 AM – 2 PM

📍 720 Bathurst St., Toronto

Drop by, catch some deals, and take home a piece of CSI history. 🧡

We’re proud to be a Partner for the 2025 Greater Purpose Conference East because we believe that the right connections c...
10/09/2025

We’re proud to be a Partner for the 2025 Greater Purpose Conference East because we believe that the right connections can spark real change. This year’s conference brings together leaders, innovators, and change-makers to share bold ideas, form meaningful partnerships, and drive impact across industries.

Join us October 27–28 in Toronto and be part of a community shaping the future of purpose-driven business.

Register Here: https://www.greaterpurpose.inc/east-conference

CSI Summits are back! Join us this Wednesday for a facilitated conversation exploring opportunities in food and educatio...
09/23/2025

CSI Summits are back! Join us this Wednesday for a facilitated conversation exploring opportunities in food and education alongside our partner, the Canadian Centre for Food & Ecology. This is a unique chance to connect and find opportunities for collaboration with fellow CSI Members.

Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM ET. Save time after the summit to share a drink together!
Location: CSI Spadina, Suite 101 (192 Spadina Ave., Toronto)

RSVP here ➡️ https://zurl.co/kOtUS

Please note, this event is open to CSI Members only.

Address

192 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON
M5T 2C2

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+14169793939

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