Shorefast

Established as a registered charity in 2004, Shorefast was created to build economic and cultural resilience on Fogo Island, Newfoundland a region previously devastated by the decline of the cod fishery. With an enduring commitment to Fogo Island, Shorefast is expanding its work for greater reach by sharing new models of place-based economic development with other communities, big and small. Shorefast is a registered charity that operates a set of charitable programs and owns social businesses in service of the local community. Together, they represent a determined effort to think holistically about how to find a way of life that is equitable, dignified, sustainable and joyful. Shorefasts charitable programs comprise a set of initiatives that hold relevance to community economic development making it possible for local communities to thrive in the global economy. Shorefasts social businesses were established to help grow another leg on Fogo Islands economy, create meaningful e...