Interview with Rebecca Sherbino, Executive Director, The Raw Carrot, Canada

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Interview with Rebecca Sherbino, Executive Director, The Raw Carrot; Canada

Rebecca Sherbino developed an acute awareness of the issues facing vulnerable and marginalized communities, which led to a passion for closing the gap between inequality and poverty. After her return to Canada, she became increasingly frustrated by the lack of sustainable solutions to poverty for people living with mental health challenges and disabilities in her church congregation in rural Ontario. A late-night coffee with friend and co-founder Colleen in 2014 led to the idea of creating meaningful, supported work for people with barriers to traditional employment, and a few months later, The Raw Carrot launched. After 10 years of lessons learned, The Raw Carrot has now expanded into a "social franchise" with 4 locations (and 2 more on the way in 2024) and a headquarters in Southwestern Ontario. More than ever, Rebecca remains convinced that ‘social purpose employment’ can lead to systemic change for people who deserve more than just a handout, but a hand UP in life. Rebecca has an undergraduate degree in Global Development, Peace, and Justice and an MA in International Development. She lives with her husband and 3 teenagers in Paris, ON.

United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal(s) addressed:
#1. No Poverty, #2. Zero Hunger, #3. Good Health and Well-being, #8. Decent Work and Economic Growth, #10. Reduced Inequalities, #16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Social impact:
The Raw Carrot is a social enterprise that empowers people facing barriers to traditional employment to secure their OWN livelihoods through the dignity of work. Our staff living with disabilities and mental illness make gourmet soup and other delicious products, providing poverty relief, community, and dignity while giving them a hand UP, instead of a handout.

Website: http://www.therawcarrot.com

Rebecca Sherino, Executive Director, The Raw Carrot

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