Redemptive Developments

Redemptive Developments is a non-profit organization based out of Edmonton Alberta, whose mission is to achieve social GOOD by establishing sustainable social enterprise.

Redemptive Developments was founded in 2011 as a response to a hard hit economy, to offer solutions to many prevalent social and economic needs in it’s local community. Operating under the umbrella of its charity, the Jasper Place Wellness Centre, Redemptive Developments was established to create sustainable social enterprises which would not only provide employment to its local community, but to also sustain it’s charitable programs even in the absence of external financial support. Our social enterprises are designed and structured to change the way non-profits seek program funding. Additionally, RD’s mission is to offer empowering, meaningful employment in a healthy work environment, all while paying a living wage.

In 2011, shortly after piloting the Housing First program in Edmonton on behalf of the province of Alberta, 4 front line social workers from the Jasper Place Wellness Centre began to strategize solutions to the needs that their clients and community were facing on a daily basis. These included concerns of stable employment, meaningful daily activity, a steady income, access to sustainable food, having a workplace which was understanding towards individuals physical and mental constraints and much more. Drawing from their many years and experiences in both the for-profit business and social sectors, these 4 individuals set their minds to see Redemptive Developments established and begin to change their local community.

The focus was, is, and always has been people. Redemptive’s efforts may span diversely into business, finance and many different sectors, however at the root of every decision, is the passion and desire to see peoples lives changed for the better. Each social enterprise is carefully designed to offer a response to social and financial needs within the communities they serve.