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Carousel Connections presents Common Space program, seeks partnership with Lower Merion sustainability committee
Summary
Carousel Connections executives described Common Space’s hubs, community classes, and social-enterprise goals to the Lower Merion Township Sustainability Committee and asked the committee and local organizations to partner on gardens, fair-wage jobs, and volunteer support.
Amy McCann, CEO of Carousel Connections and executive director of Common Space, opened the group’s presentation to the Lower Merion Township Sustainability Committee by introducing the organization and its mission. “My name is Amy McCann. I—'m the CEO of Carousel Connections and the executive director of CommonSpace,” she said, and outlined services that include supported employment, behavior services, communication supports and housing.
McCann said Carousel manages three licensed homes in Ardmore and supports about 15 individuals living in connected community apartments or homes. She described Common Space as a nonprofit hub with physical locations at 25 Rittenhouse (across from Ardmore Pizza) and 301 County Line Road that offers classes, workshops and community programming. McCann said a Lower Merion grant funded a "Dig Deeper" project that supported garden work and allowed the group to hire community ambassadors to coordinate partnerships.
McCann framed Common Space as a social-enterprise model that seeks to create part-time, fair-wage jobs and customized employment opportunities for participants. She asked the committee to consider partnerships, volunteer help and possible hosting of programs at township facilities. The presentation closed with an invitation for committee members and local organizations to contact Common Space about collaboration and volunteer opportunities.
