Common Ground Co-operative

Common Ground Co-operative Welcome to our page. We hope you'll "like" what you see and encourage others to connect with us.

For more info or to donate to our charity please visit our page at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/common-ground-co-operative-op.ca
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Iced coffee 🤝 brownieSwing by The Coffee Shed and treat yourself!
04/09/2026

Iced coffee 🤝 brownie

Swing by The Coffee Shed and treat yourself!

Fuel your day the tasty way ☕🌯Coffee + wrap = the perfect lunch combo at The Coffeeshed . Simple, fresh, and exactly wha...
03/26/2026

Fuel your day the tasty way ☕🌯

Coffee + wrap = the perfect lunch combo at The Coffeeshed . Simple, fresh, and exactly what you need.

☕️ The Coffeeshed crew is back!We’re open and ready to warm up your winter semester with cozy drinks and delicious snac...
01/12/2026

☕️ The Coffeeshed crew is back!
We’re open and ready to warm up your winter semester with cozy drinks and delicious snacks

📍 New College Dining Hall, 40 Wilcox Ave
📅 Monday–Thursday | ⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

11/13/2025

Hello to all,

CGC's 2025 Annual General Meeting was an energizing event! It was filled with celebration about our new home for Lemon & Allspice, gratitude for the Board, Staff, Partners and community as well as our new landlord Pino Spano, the addition of new Board members and of course, the winner of the Mark Winkler Award. Thank-you to everyone who attended! Minutes will be forthcoming but in the meantime, we invite to enjoy the splendid tribute to the Award winning, Sean Rowley!

Warmest regards,

Judy Fantham
Interim Executive Director

🎄✨ Holiday Cookie Boxes are back! ✨🍪Treat yourself (or someone you love!) to a box filled with handmade festive favourit...
11/04/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Cookie Boxes are back! ✨🍪
Treat yourself (or someone you love!) to a box filled with handmade festive favourites:

❄️ Sugar Cookie Snowflakes
🎅 Gingerbread
🍫 Holiday Chocolate Blossoms
🌰 Walnut Cherry Dunkers
(2 dozen cookies in each box!)

✨ $32 per box
📧 Order by Dec 12: [email protected]
📍 Pick-up Dec 15–18

Made with care by Lemon & Allspice Holiday Bakery — perfect for gifting, sharing, and holiday cheer! 💙









Dear Partners friends and staff,Common Ground Cooperative (CGC) is mourning the passing of Carolyn Lemon on July 26, 202...
08/19/2025

Dear Partners friends and staff,

Common Ground Cooperative (CGC) is mourning the passing of Carolyn Lemon on July 26, 2025, Kitchener, Ontario at the age of 90. Carolyn was the founder of Lemon & Allspice Cookery. She had served for many years as a Special Education Teacher and Vice Principal for the Toronto Board of Education. When she retired, she focused her energies on her daughter Cathy. Carolyn had long strived to empower Cathy by teaching her how to read, write and do basic math - and those efforts had great positive impact. Cathy thrived as one of the original partners of Lemon & Allspice.

Today we have 53 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who share ownership of our four social enterprises. Beyond Lemon & Allspice we have grown to two Coffee Sheds and CleanABLE which provides sanitary cleaning for therapy toys. Carolyn was a fierce advocate for social causes and believed strongly in the cooperative movement. Twenty-five years later, CGC remains faithful to Carolyn’s vision. We continue to honour her legacy and cherish her values.

Here are excerpts from Carolyn’s book about Common Ground called “Minding our Own Businesses”:

https://commongroundco-op.ca/about-cgc/

A Celebration of Carolyn’s Life will be held at Trinity St. Paul’s United Church on October 4, 2025 at 1000.

Take care,

Judy Fantham
Interim Executive Director
Common Ground Cooperative

The Coffee Shed is a social enterprise proudly operated by adults with developmental disabilities. Through inclusion, em...
08/11/2025

The Coffee Shed is a social enterprise proudly operated by adults with developmental disabilities. Through inclusion, empowerment, and meaningful employment, this is changing the hospitality industry. Our team members develop valuable barista and customer service skills while
gaining confidence and independence in a supportive work environment.

Each Coffee Shed location offers a variety of delicious baked goods,confectionery items, fresh salads, sandwiches, and skillfully brewed coffee. Every purchase supports inclusive employment and a more
equitable community.

Thank you for supporting Socially Good Food! Swing by today and grab your perfect brew from the Coffee Shed crew. ☕️ 😀

Last day to place an order for our Holiday Cookie Boxes is Friday December 13th! Doughn'T miss out on these tasty treats...
12/06/2024

Last day to place an order for our Holiday Cookie Boxes is Friday December 13th! Doughn'T miss out on these tasty treats! 🎄

Address

3A Banigan Drive
Toronto, ON
M4H1G3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
6pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+14164217117

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