What is Social Enterprise?

A social enterprise is an organization or venture that achieves its primary social or environmental mission using business methods. The social needs addressed by social enterprises and the business models they use are as diverse as human ingenuity. Social enterprises build a more just, sustainable world by applying market-based strategies to today's social problems. Click here to learn more.

"Great program by a great organization making a difference in the lives of people."
- Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls Cincinnati, Ohio

About Us

Who is Green Recycling Works?
City Gospel Mission has established Green Recycling Works (GRW) as a self-sustaining enterprise to transitionally employ the graduates of their resident drug treatment programs. The business recycles clothing, books, cardboard, paper, plastics, aluminum and carpets. Recycling was selected because of the availability of product, low cost of input materials, and impact on the environment.

Business Snapshot
We have started a recycling business to benefit the participants in the Exodus program, the environment, and City Gospel Mission. The center will provide a socially oriented option as our business focus is to reclaim lives as we reclaim materials. We are located in South Fairmont in the former Lunkenheimer Valve foundry and factory. With the location's close access to downtown and I-75, we will be able to easily serve the community. We will offer both pickup and drop off services while offering reasonable pricing.