Rainbow's End Community Development Corporation

07/30/2026

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Call for Applications: Join Our Board of Directors
Rainbow's End Community Development Corporation is looking for passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors.
ABOUT US
Rainbow's End is a not-for-profit charity that employs people living with mental illness through a variety of social enterprises across Hamilton and Burlington. We provide on-site training, mentorship, and leadership development, and pay fair, competitive wages so our employees can experience empowerment, inclusion, and dignity.
Today, Rainbow's End employs more than 60 people each year, and we're working to expand into new areas of employment. Our work has been featured on CBC, CHCH, and in the Hamilton Spectator. We are supported by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and have been awarded funding and support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Bell Let's Talk, and the McMaster Students Union.
OUR VISION
Opportunity where there was no opportunity.
“Everybody around the table is capable, willing, interested, and passionate to take Rainbow's End to new heights.”— Christopher Yendt, former Chair, Rainbow's End Board of Directors
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking motivated, skilled individuals to join our Volunteer Board of Directors. As a board member, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on governance experience, build your professional network alongside other community leaders, and use your personal or professional skills for a cause you care about. You will be making a tangible difference in the lives of people living with mental illness in Hamilton and Burlington.
We welcome local and remote applicants from all backgrounds, and we're especially interested in candidates with experience in:
• Legal / Law
• Human Resources / Risk Management
• Fundraising / Advocacy
• Finance / Accounting
• Marketing / Social Media
We also welcome individuals with broader leadership experience at the Board or Committee level.
Rainbow's End is committed to increasing diversity in positions of influence. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental illness and/or addiction; people of all genders and ages; immigrant, refugee, ethno-cultural, and racialized communities; Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ communities; and people with disabilities.
TIME COMMITMENT
Board members commit to serve for a 2-year term, renewable to a maximum of 6 years, and can expect to contribute approximately 5 hours per month, including one Board meeting and active participation on at least one committee. The Board typically meets and collaborates remotely.
HOW TO APPLY
Send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you'd like to join the Board and how your experience fits our needs to David Williams, Executive Director, at [email protected] with the subject line “Board Recruitment.”
Candidates whose skills best match our needs will be invited to meet with current Board members and staff. We thank all applicants for their interest; due to volume, we're not able to follow up with everyone.

For more information, visit www.rainbowsend.ca or contact us at (905) 667-1840.

Welcome Rainbow’s End is a registered charity that employs people living with mental illness. We serve the Hamilton-Burlington region and operate a number of social enterprises. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to work. Everyone has the right to be treated with an equitable level of re...

06/24/2026

Rainbow's End Community Development Corporation is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper & Office Manager to join our team on a part-time basis (3 days per week) at our East Mountain office in Hamilton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional or an eager self-starter who enjoys managing both financial and administrative operations in a community-focused, not-for-profit environment. Friendly and supportive environment, great team-members, lots of growth happening, AI integrations and more

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
✅ Customer billing and collections
✅ Bi-weekly payroll processing
✅ Bank, credit card, and petty cash reconciliations
✅ Source deductions and financial record maintenance
✅ Monthly financial reporting and working income statements
✅ Café sales reconciliation and deposits
✅ Office administration, phone and email inquiries
✅ Audit preparation and records management

Qualifications:

✔ Experience in bookkeeping and office administration
✔ Proficiency with Sage (Simply Accounting) helpful but we are planning to move to QuickBooks, so any experience is an asset
✔ Payroll processing and financial reporting experience
✔ Strong organizational and time-management skills
✔ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
✔ Professional communication skills and confidence working with staff, customers, vendors, and stakeholders
✔ Self-motivated and able to work independently

What We Offer:

• Meaningful work supporting a local not-for-profit organization
• Flexible part-time schedule (3 days per week)
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're an experienced bookkeeper looking to make a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 Please send your resume and cover letter to [[email protected]].

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

05/26/2026

Rainbow’s End receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant to help build the successful Mow-Town Social Enterprise

We are excited to announce that the Ontario Trillium Foundation has awarded Rainbow’s End Community Development Corporation $254,000 Grow Grant over two years to expand our Mow-Town social enterprise!

This grant will help launch a new landscape construction training program, creating meaningful employment and skill-building opportunities for individuals living with mental illness and facing barriers to employment.

Building on more than 16 years of success in the Hamilton area, Mow-Town will now offer hands-on training in areas such as interlocking stone installation, deck construction, and heavy power tool operation — combining real work experience with individualized support and mentorship.

We are grateful to our community partners, including St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, YWCA Hamilton, and March of Dimes Canada, for helping participants build confidence, skills, and pathways to long-term employment.

Thank you to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for investing in brighter futures and stronger communities!

Learn more about Rainbow’s End and Mow-Town at: www.rainbowsend.ca

02/17/2026

So many of our posts are about what we have achieved, but this is about a loss. We lost a team-member and friend last week. He had been fighting the fight against schizophrenia and bi-polar for 13 years. We don't always know when we drive and chat and work alongside people how much of a struggle it can be at times to just "be". I remember a quiet man, very well read, with plans and dreams and goals. I will remember sharing laughs and smiles and healthy living tips. I will remember a musician, a spiritual investigator and a diligent worker. I will remember someone who cared about other people and who shared some insights to help make other people's lives better. I remember a young man who was just 30 and I am sorry for his mum and dad and family who are also just coming to terms with this tragedy. Bless you Luke, you made other people's lives better, we miss you.

08/15/2025

Rainbow's End Annual Report showing what we've been doing and who's been doing it, from 2024 up to date

07/25/2025

This week Mow-Town took on a large cleanup. We tackled an overgrown laneway overrun with weeds and garbage. We started by pulling out, cutting down and trimming all the weeds. Then we removed the garbage. With a little extra trim, this property is on its way to a better and cleaner future.

Mow-Town and Rainbow’s End take pride in providing individuals with mental illness access to employment. We take great care to ensure our services are affordable and professional. In addition, we are proud to offer our services tax-free as part of our charity status.

Help us give back to the community while transforming your home. To book your free estimate, contact us or visit our website in our bio!

07/22/2025

Our sincerest "Thank You" from Rainbow's End to the The Allen and Milli Gould Family Foundation.

We are forever grateful to The Allen & Milli Gould Family Foundation for their continued support of Rainbow's End, our Hamilton-based mental health charity. In the past, the foundation has providing working opportunities as well as generous donations that make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. Their most recent donation allows us to continue growing working and training opportunities for our team-members, and to purchase vital pieces of equipment that help us extend our services.

It warms our hearts to see others join us in breaking the stigma around mental health and promote wellness for everyone. We are honoured to work with you once again as we continue to pursue this goal. Thank you for believing in our mission, our team-members, and for standing with us in this important work.

07/18/2025

Mow-Town is a lot more than just lawncare! This time we repaired a blown-over fence. We also transformed our customer’s storage space! We took the old shed and used it to build and paint a brand new one. Our team built planters and transformed this corner into a beautiful garden.

Mow-Town and Rainbow’s End take pride in providing individuals with mental illness access to employment. We take great care to ensure our services are affordable and professional. In addition, we are proud to offer our services tax-free as part of our charity status.

Help us give back to the community while transforming your home. To book your free estimate, contact us or visit our website in our bio!

07/11/2025

Rainbow’s End takes on a 3-in-1 job! Today we showcase our skills in drainage and interlock. We’ve replaced the front step and done a lift and relay to make the driveway nice and even. We even repaired a drainage pipe while we were at it!

Mow-Town and Rainbow’s End take pride in providing individuals with mental illness access to employment. We take great care to ensure our services are affordable and professional. In addition, we are proud to offer our services tax-free as part of our charity status.

Help us give back to the community while transforming your home. To book your free estimate, contact us or visit our website in our bio!

07/10/2025

Colours Café is proud to introduce Berry Breeze, a health-conscious and refreshing smoothie for the summer season! We also provide options for those interested in giving themselves an extra boost. Add your own or buy our protein powder and we'll blend it for you!

We're also happy to announce the arrival of our crochet item line by on Instagram! Discover a variety of collectibles, home goods and plushes.

Colours Café and Rainbow’s End take pride in providing individuals with mental illness access to employment. Find us on the 2nd floor of the St. Joseph's West 5th Campus! For more information, contact us or visit our website in our bio!