Dream Weavers Supper Club & Social Enterprise
Run in Partnership with the mnJCC & with Support from Autism ON

What is it all about?

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A Dream Weavers member collaborates with peers
to make a delicious salad!
This is a social enterprise program for teens and young adults on the Autism Spectrum and with other disabilities. During this fun group, we cook and share supper each week and prepare healthy snacks, which we sell in the Fitness Centre of the JCC. Members leave the group with a wage, which they earn through the social enterprise element of the group. 

This group is perfect for those who would like to learn the basics of cooking, establish safe skills in the kitchen, build community through the enjoyment of a meal with a group of peers, and learn about food handling & customer service.
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Dream Weavers member preparing homemade granola bars to sell as part of our social enterprise!
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Dream Weavers members hard at work selling delicious homemade snacks at the mnJCC as part of our social enterprise!

When and Where?

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WHEN:
  • Monday evenings, March 4 - April 8 (no group March 11)
  • Time: 4:00 - 8:00pm 
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WHERE:
  • mnJCC (South-West corner of Bloor and Spadina) in downtown Toronto
  • Just south of Spadina Subway Station
  • The building is accessible 

Who can participate?

We have an inclusive policy and therefore our only criteria for this group are that you must be:
  • A teen or young adult on the spectrum, with another developmental difference, or any disability
  • Motivated to cook, enjoy food, and excited to meet other people!
  • Able to participate (sitting/standing) in a group activity for 4 hours** 
** Capable volunteers are available to provide support as needed, so contact us if you are unsure about this!

What are the fees?

$375 
Cost includes: 5 x four-hour group sessions, a booklet of task-analyzed recipes, safety lessons, as well as a full meal each day, & a wage earned through the social enterprise element of the program!  
Support from Autism Ontario helps to subsidize this program. 

Funding:
Did you know that Passport Funding covers this program? Check out www.dsontario.ca to apply!  
For more info on potential funding sources, click here

How Do I Register ? 

All registration is being done through the mnJCC.
You can contact Liviya at the JCC to register at: 416 924-6211 or liviyam@mnjcc.org and ask to register for the Dream Weavers Supper Club.
Please feel free to Contact Us for more information.