Who We Are
Options Mississauga is a federally incorporated charity that has operated a successful social enterprise in the Port Credit area of Mississauga since 1993.
Our Mission
Options Mississauga provides unique programs, including employment training and paid work experience, for individuals aged 18+ who are neurodiverse or have an intellectual disability, empowering them to build skills, confidence, and independence.
Our Vision
An inclusive and diverse community where everyone has access to meaningful and accessible paid employment.
Why Us?
Customers at Options get a "double-bottom line", as we offer an array of excellent services at competitive prices, and every dollar spent supports a valuable community cause.
Our Programs
We offer four training programs for individuals who are over the age of 18 and finished high school.
Retail Training Program
We use the infrastructure of our retail printing and office services store to provide skills development related to retail employment, and provide a pool of potential candidates for internal employment in our organization.
Arts Training Program
We offer training by professional artists to individuals who are interested in developing a self-directed career as artists.
Culinary Training Program
We offer cooking and food handling training by a professional chef to individuals who are interested in seeking employment in the food services industry. About 2/3 of intellectually disabled adults in Canada who are employed have found jobs in this sector.
Horticulture Program
We offer training for those looking to learn about building and maintaining gardens; be they outdoor raised beds, indoor potted plants, or indoor micro green grow rooms.
Our Business
We offer several different social enterprise opportunities to provide real world paid work experience.
Options Mississauga Print and Office Services
The retail store provides a full array of printing products. We also provide office services such as mailboxes, photocopying, faxing, laminating, shredding, Purolator shipping, and more.
Options Mississauga's Culinary, Arts and Horticulture Enterprises
Includes, but not limited to, catering events, selling art and art reproductions, and selling plants and microgreens.
Options Mississauga is a federally incorporated charity that has operated a successful social enterprise in the Port Credit area of Mississauga since 1993.
Our Mission
Options Mississauga provides unique programs, including employment training and paid work experience, for individuals aged 18+ who are neurodiverse or have an intellectual disability, empowering them to build skills, confidence, and independence.
Our Vision
An inclusive and diverse community where everyone has access to meaningful and accessible paid employment.
Why Us?
Customers at Options get a "double-bottom line", as we offer an array of excellent services at competitive prices, and every dollar spent supports a valuable community cause.
Our Programs
We offer four training programs for individuals who are over the age of 18 and finished high school.
Retail Training Program
We use the infrastructure of our retail printing and office services store to provide skills development related to retail employment, and provide a pool of potential candidates for internal employment in our organization.
Arts Training Program
We offer training by professional artists to individuals who are interested in developing a self-directed career as artists.
Culinary Training Program
We offer cooking and food handling training by a professional chef to individuals who are interested in seeking employment in the food services industry. About 2/3 of intellectually disabled adults in Canada who are employed have found jobs in this sector.
Horticulture Program
We offer training for those looking to learn about building and maintaining gardens; be they outdoor raised beds, indoor potted plants, or indoor micro green grow rooms.
Our Business
We offer several different social enterprise opportunities to provide real world paid work experience.
Options Mississauga Print and Office Services
The retail store provides a full array of printing products. We also provide office services such as mailboxes, photocopying, faxing, laminating, shredding, Purolator shipping, and more.
Options Mississauga's Culinary, Arts and Horticulture Enterprises
Includes, but not limited to, catering events, selling art and art reproductions, and selling plants and microgreens.
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Make a Donation
Options welcomes donations - we are a registered charity. Charitable Registration # 13842 0567 RR0001 We provide income tax receipts for donations of $20 and above. Scan the QR code, or press the button below to donate.  Thank you for your support!
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