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Milk Jar Candle Co. lights up Calgary with inclusivity

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WATCH: Milk Jar Candle Co. is on a mission to create inviting spaces through inclusivity. As Joelle Tomlinson reports, it has made their workplace a home for many – Dec 26, 2024

Local company Milk Jar Candle Co.’s mission goes beyond making delicious-smelling candles.

One-third of Milk Jar’s 22 employees have intellectual or physical disabilities. It’s been a mission of the founder, Holly Singer, to create an inclusive workspace since the very beginning.

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Singer’s background in kinesiology and swimming therapy with a young man who has cerebral palsy inspired her commitment to inclusivity. Milk Jar accommodates employees with flexible start times, shorter shifts, and a buddy system for on-the-job support.

Looking ahead, Milk Jar plans a major rebrand, expanded workshops, and more international sales, which will boost both production and charitable giving.

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