Areas of Focus

Child Development

Working for universal, free neighborhood child and parent programs to ensure healthy children ages 0 - 6. Child Development Programs are organized through each of our three neighbourhood centers:

Chalkfarm Neighbourhood Center
Parenting Program with Power of Play, Children’s Caravan (Toy Lending), Learning Through Play, Early Parenting Group and Multicultural Women’s Group with Children’s Activities

Daystrom Neighbourhood Center
Power of Play, Children’s Caravan (Toy Lending), Kindergarten Kids, Prenatal & Early Parenting Group, Family Exercise/Gym, Toy Lending Library, The Women’s Group with Children’s activities

Falstaff Neighbourhood Center
Power of Play, Pre-Natal and Early Parenting Group

 

Healthy Lifestyles

Promoting three fundamentals of good health: wise food choices, stress reduction activities and an active lifestyle.

 

Multiculturalism and Outreach

Helping newcomers to fully participate in programs and in all aspects of life in Canada.

 

Socio-Recreational Programs for School-Aged Children

Developing and advocating for well-supervised, skill-building recreational programs for children of age 6 and up.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Developing volunteer opportunities to provide work experience for local residents.

 

Work and Economy

Providing social support and direction for unemployed and underemployed people. Assisting local people to market their skills.

 

Youth and Mentoring

Working for opportunities to support youth in making wise lifestyle choices. Involving older youths and adults as mentors for local young people.