"We emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion, empowering those whose lives we touch," says Carla Leon in a press release for her new book, Win Win Capitalism: How Social Acquisitions Will Change the Face of Business.
That's the vision of Leon and nine other authors, all of whom are co-founders of Just Like Family Home Care, a social enterprise focused on transforming the home care industry in North America.
They write that their book "exudes these values and sheds light on the immense potential of social acquisitions in reshaping the business landscape."
What they describe as Canada's "first social acquisition of a private business"a multi-million-dollar company that's "redefining the industry"is the story of how nine impact investors, three charities, and the family that founded Just Like Family Home Care came together to create a "social enterprise" that's giving back to the communities in which it does business.
"Today, more and more business and non-profit leaders are looking for ways to change the world for good," a consultant at Social Innovation Canada says.
"This book challenges existing paradigms and raises the bar for what is possible."
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