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Who owns the property farmhouse on acreage...?
Open Sky Co-operative featured by Co-operators Insurance Foundation
Who started Open Sky Co-Op non-profit model?
Margaret Tusz-King, B.Sc., M.Ed. - Aster Group Environmental Services Co-operative | LinkedIn
Margaret Tusz-King, former Sackville Town Councillor, local communitarian and failed Green Party MLA candidate in Tantramar, and Aster Group Environmental Services Co-Operative [with husband Eric Tusz-King - Aster Group Environmental Services Co-operative | LinkedIn ] .. King is the reason for the local model care farm.
The success has been based on money donated generously, volunteers [free labour], ENDLESS boosting by media and local community builders, grant [free] money received in government grants at the local, federal, provincial level, as well as numerous donations from individuals and organizations that like to do 'big donation cheque photo ops'... such as the Rotary Club and The Co-Operators. Its a farm with onsite care for adults and its a utopian grift.. a very popular local "charity".
More here: Open Sky Co-op in Sackville, N.B., offers unique assistance to those most in need | Radio-Canada
More here: Open Sky is a model for skills training for people with intellectual disabilities
More here: Open Sky Co-operative - Régénération Canada
More here: Open Sky Co-operative | Sackville NB | Facebook
Open Sky Co-operative has over 12 years of experience supporting young adults experiencing barriers due to autism, learning disabilities, and mental health challenges. We offer a unique program building social and practical skills through the daily and seasonal rhythms of farm life and community connections.
Open Sky is a beautiful, welcoming place to be. On an 11-acre farm in newly formed municipality of Tantramar (Sackville) NB, we have a farmhouse, barn, "maker space", greenhouses and many acres of lawns, gardens and pasture. Day programs, training and activities are provided for adults who live locally to improve their skills and well-being, as well as learn and do organic farming and gardening. We have helped participants launch co-operatives and businesses, that provide employment for people who face barriers. There are also rooms in the farmhouse that can provide a transitional residence for those ready to try independent living.
An exciting development is the addition of retail greenhouse in 2023, growing and selling bedding plants and providing new training and employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals locally.
Everyone can benefit from living and working in a healthy environment, with gentle relationships and within an understanding and supportive community. Extra skilled support is invaluable, especially for those already disempowered by challenging life experiences.
Open Sky has expertise for adults with autism spectrum disorder, providing unique and effective skills programming, tailored to meet needs identified by a functional skills assessment. Open Sky is the only such service provider in the Maritimes."
MORE HERE on the many thousands of government grant [free] monies: Grants and Contributions
