Our Mission

& Mandate

Quint strengthens the economic and social well-being of Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods by providing affordable housing, employment services, and social enterprises that align with our approach of community economic development.

For a more in depth outline of our approach, you can read our strategic plan for 2026-2030 here. 

Community Economic Development (CED) strives to:

We use economic, social, environmental, and cultural development to help communities thrive.

We support marginalized groups and individuals to build resources and skills for community ownership, jobs, training, and income.

We ensure that social and economic resources stay within the core neighbourhoods.

We promote local ownership, community control, and reinvestment of resources.

We ensure decisions are led by community voices and representation.

We partner with business, government, and community groups to create jobs, training, and housing opportunities.

We reflect and promote the diverse cultures, values, and teachings that are present within Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods.

For more information on CED principles, click here.

Our Vision

  • We see citizens who are empowered, self-determining, and take pride in their community role.
  • We see a vital local economy that uses local resources, sustains jobs, businesses, and community enterprise.
  • We see neighbourhoods that are prosperous, beautiful, and environmentally sustainable.
  • We see a safe and caring community that initiates and provides cultural, recreational, educational, and socio-economic opportunities for the good of all; ensuring all citizens can participate and grow.

Safety

  • We provide stable and dignified housing so residents can feel secure in their daily lives.
  • We design programs and workplaces that prioritize physical, emotional, and cultural safety.
  • We build environments where people can take risks, try new things, and grow without fear.
  • We create spaces for neighbours to connect, share joy, and support one another.
  • We value family-oriented approaches that strengthen bonds across generations.

Inclusion

  • We meet people where they are, respecting different life experiences and barriers.
  • We share decision-making power with residents through community input and leadership.
  • We ensure voices from our neighbourhoods are represented at every table where decisions are made.
  • We hire and support staff who reflect the identities and cultures of the core neighbourhoods.
  • We focus on building trust and rapport with residents, staff, and community partners.
  • We create welcoming spaces that affirm the dignity of Indigenous, newcomer, and marginalized communities.

Responsiveness

  • We listen and adjust programs as community needs change.
  • We pilot new models, like social enterprises, that create jobs and reinvest in the neighbourhoods.
  • We scale and replicate practices that prove effective, so solutions last and expand.

Sustainability

  • We invest in community-owned housing, land, and businesses to secure long-term stability.
  • We practice social procurement, keeping wealth and resources in the local economy.
  • We prioritize approaches that strengthen communities today and preserve them for future generations.

Advocacy

  • We challenge systemic barriers to safe housing, fair employment, and economic participation.
  • We incorporate Truth and Reconciliation into all aspects of our work, learning from Indigenous knowledge.
  • We stand as allies and advocates alongside people who face discrimination and marginalization.
  • We partner with local organizations, governments, and businesses to advance common goals.

The Role of Our Diversity Awareness and Engagement Committee

  • Educating our staff on the inequities within our communities and arming them with the tools to address these issues in their work
  • Recommending changes to Quint’s internal policies and external services to ensure that our operations reflect the wisdom and evolving needs of the marginalized communities we serve.

Endorsement

Our board endorsed the TRC’s Calls to Action and our organization is committed to continying to incorporate the Calls into our work. We are also an active member of Reconciliation Saskatoon, our leadership has undergone reconciliation training specific to nonprofits, and we support and participate in local Indigenous-led events and initiatives.

Help us grow!

We invite community members to help us identify areas of growth for our organization.

​We value and welcome feedback on how Quint could better serve marginalized communities.