Micro Businesses
Verdun and Marina micro-business programme is first and foremost a therapeutic tool that allows our clients to enter a work arrangement in a “safe” environment. These businesses provide clients with some income, in the form of a stipend, and create the opportunity to teach effective money management skills, sound work ethics and teamwork – life skills that are vital for those in recovery.
These businesses presently consist of vegetable and animal farms, lawn and garden maintenance services and a bakery.
Our farms also contribute to our financial sustainability goals and individuals and organizations are encouraged to support these ventures.
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Vegetable Farm
An array of sustainably-grown vegetables and ground provisions supporting our sustainability goals, providing therapeutic work arrangements and contributing to our farm to table Initiatives.
We protect the environment so we do not use harsh chemicals or fertilizers are used in the production of our agricultural produce.
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Animal Farm
A poultry farm producing high quality chicken and eggs from birds that are not fed with any hormones. Always in demand from Individuals and businesses who support our efforts for healthier communities.
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Verdun Patisserie
A modern bakery producing a range of baked goods, Healthy alternatives that include gluten free, low sodium and low sugar goods are also baked in our ovens.
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Lawn & Garden Maintenance
On-the-job training, along with personal and professional development opportunities are provided with our lawn and garden maintenance services..