The Green Garage Fund

The Green Garage Fund operates a nonprofit automotive repair shop in North York that trains people facing barriers to employment while providing affordable vehicle maintenance services to low-income residents. The organization addresses transportation as a critical barrier to work, education, and healthcare access by teaching hands-on mechanical skills to unemployed and underemployed individuals. Participants learn engine repair, brake work, electrical systems, and diagnostics while earning wages and credentials that lead to jobs in the automotive industry. The shop also accepts vehicle donations and refurbishes them for sale to clients who need reliable transportation. By combining job training with direct service delivery, The Green Garage Fund tackles both skills gaps and the practical mobility challenges that prevent people from accessing opportunities across the GTA.