The Lansdowne Cone

12/08/2024

Any MOVERS out there in our community?
Need to hire someone to move the freezers to their new home!

Please DM

10/08/2024

Some of you may remember the hot summer days when you could get a little feel good scoop of ice cream at The Lansdowne Cone - first in Bloordale Village, and then over in Regent Park.

The Lansdowne Cone was a 10 yr self sustaining Social Purpose Ice Cream parlour - supporting kids with high barriers to employment get supportive summer jobs. I"ve attached out impact sheet, if you're a numbers person.

We lost our space in Regent Park a few years ago, and it's been sitting in storage, waiting for it's next opportunity. But it's time to figure that one out.

WHAT that opportunity is can be many things, and that's where YOU come in...

Do you work with youth, and want to take over the daily operations (and bulk of the seasonal profit) from the parlour? we could become partners.

Do you have an interest in using a seasonal business to support your own employment training goals, and you want to buy the business?

Do you have a use for the equipment, and want to buy second hand freezers, waffle makers, mixers for a good price?

Really anything is possible. If you see opportunity here, please reach out.
Also, share with your friends!

06/02/2023

It’s taken us this long to announce because we didn’t want to believe that it wasn’t possible.

We have explored a few different options, and The Daniels Corporation has been such a strong supporter, working with us to find a new home.

We are so sad. Sad for the lost youth jobs in Regent Park. And missing all of YOU!

We will keep trying! Fingers crossed for next year.

02/22/2023

TOMORROW!!!! Come out and celebrate 10 years of community wealth building, and dream about the possibilities of the future with us!

02/09/2023

Looking for something meaningful? A new opportunity? A connection to community?
HERE YOU ARE!

CSI’s Desk Exchange Community Animator (DECA) program is now the Community Animator Program (CAP)! It’s always been about more than a desk — it’s about developing skills and forging connections.

The core program remains unchanged: CAs still exchange 7 hours a week for an unlimited hot desk package, plus access to events, unlimited tea and coffee, and all the other benefits of being a CSI Member!

Apply by February 28: https://socialinnovation.org/offering/cap/?&utm_campaign=cap-spring2023&utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook

02/07/2023

Centre for Social Innovation is hosting a PARTY! Come out feb 23 for some community fun!

10/25/2022

Come join us for some Fall Fun!

October Funfest is this weekend!

Date: Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Place: Regent Park’s “Big Park” (600 Dundas St. E.)

The event will include pumpkin carving, refreshments and music. Learn how to dance the Time Warp. Get books courtesy of the The Children's Book Bank Canada. Hear stories by local artists and visit the pumpkin patch.

We will be baking apple crisp in the bake oven and sell it for $1. It will be an afternoon of fun, fun, fun!

Park People / Amis des parcs FreshCo. Tim Hortons Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation TNG Community Services Filipinos in Regent Park Community Group ZERO Cocktail Bar Fred Victor Center Marci Ien Kristyn Wong-Tam Chris Moise Regent Park Neighbourhood Association Regent Park Social The Lansdowne Cone Friends of Corktown Common Bowl & Snacks

10/10/2022

Come say hi, and see you soon, TODAY!

10/06/2022

Did you know that the Lansdowne Cone owner, Denise, also works in the community, and this week spoke at the Urban Economy Forum about Community Wealth Building!

We are more than just an ice cream parlour. We are a community asset!

10/05/2022

Its the FINAL week at the Lansdowne Cone! Wed/Thur 4-9, Fri 4-10. Sat/Sun 1-10. and Monday FREE ICE CREAM 1-8 with the Children's Book Bank

08/13/2022

*new flavour alert* BananaRama!!!!!!!!!!!

07/29/2022

Drop by this weekend, and let us know how our staff are doing! 💚🍦