Organization
Windfall was established in 1991 to assist homeless and emergency shelters meet their client’s needs for new clothing. Today, Windfall is an award-winning, registered charity that receives donations of new clothing and personal care items, small household goods and school backpacks. The charity works in partnership with over 90 community-based social service agencies to ensure that donated items are reaching clients who are enrolled in programs leading to their independence. Now in its 17th year of operation, Windfall has proven itself to be one of Canada’s most cost-effective charities, putting over $25 worth of basic-needs items into the hands of people in need for every $1 spent to operate its programs.
Organization website: http://www.windfallbasics.com/
Project
As an innovative to manage donated items, Windfall has started a discounted bridal boutique for new bridal apparel donated from retailers in Toronto. Windfall has engaged Endeavour to develop a strategic plan to create a self-sustaining bridal boutique that will act as a source of annual revenue towards Windfall’s operations.
Consulting Team
Project Advisor
Jane Zhang
Program Director, TechSoup Canada
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC)
Information Advisor
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Jeannette Chan, BASc Market Research Consulting |
Engagement Manager
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Abdul Dabban, PMP, MBA, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Research Fellow, Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University |
Senior Consultant
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Manpreet Singh, Bachelor of Engineering MBA Candidate, 2010, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto |
Consultant
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Hima Batavia, BSc TELUS, Leadership Development |
Consultant
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Romas Keliacius, Bachelor of Commerce City of Mississauga, Transportation and Works, Finance & Operations |
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Chiara Lacey, BA Ontario Science Centre, Corporate Development |
Consultant
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Alex Rascanu |
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