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THE RESULTS

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HISTORICAL BACKGROUNDHISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Forest Heights/Forest Lawn Area Redevelopment Plan - 1992 - 1995

Ward 10 Task Force - November 1993 to September 1995

Sunrise Community Partnership = two Committees merged in 1995

Issues Identified: Safety & Security

Poverty

Education

Cultural Diversity

Image and Pride

Youth and Family Resources

Our Communities, Our Voices 2000 - Oct 17, 2000

Our Communities, Our Voices 2002 - Nov 21, 2002

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WHY ARE WE HERE?WHY ARE WE HERE?WHAT ARE WE DOING?WHAT ARE WE DOING?

Post OCOV 2000

- Report was sent out to every participant and all local organizations in

the Sunrise Communities

- Co-ordinating Committee disbanded.

Post OCOV 2002

- Report to be hand delivered with a presentation to groups (25) in the

Sunrise Communities.

- Report will be sent to all other local organizations (50 more)

- Co-ordinating Committee will meet monthly to facilitate/encourage

action steps as identified

- Co-ordinating Committee to encourage “issue forums” during next 6 to

18 months.

- Co-ordinating Committee to co-ordinate an OCOV 2004.

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OCOV 2002OCOV 2002COORDINATING COMMITTEECOORDINATING COMMITTEE

MCC-Employment Development

Lisa Caton and Carmen Plante 272-9323

Forest Lawn Library

Janet MacKinnon, Manager 221-2069

City of Calgary, Community & Neighbourhood Services

Patricia Vanbeselaere, Community Worker 974-1926

Calgary Police Services

Inspector Paul Manual 273-1888

Sunrise Community Link Resource Center

Brenda Wadey and Meagan Smith-Windsor 204-8280

City Of Calgary, Alderman Ward 10

Diane Danielson 268-2430

Anyone is welcome to join, meet 2nd Tuesdays at 9:00am at MCC-ED

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CURRENT ISSUESCURRENT ISSUES

Image and Pride

Safety and Security

Cultural Harmony

Education

Health

Poverty

Access to Resources

Volunteerism

Communicating, Connecting, Celebrating

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OCOV 2002OCOV 2002

Invitation: Anyone who lives, works or volunteers

in the Sunrise Communities.

Attendance: Just under 100 people

Place: Grace Baptist Church (space donated)

Format: Opening remarks

9 discussion tables (1 on each issue)

Summary of table talk (3 action strategies for each issue)

Purpose: To stimulate people to action

To move forward on ideas for improvement

To become more aware of current actions

To focus on 9 issues identified in OCOV 2000

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Image and PrideImage and PrideAction StepsAction Steps

Image refers to the visual of how the community looks.

Pride refers to how you feel about your community.

1. Change perceptions of East Calgary

2. Focus on positives of the Sunrise communities

3. Showcase opportunities and promote special events

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Image and PrideImage and PrideUpdate & Action Update & Action

OpportunitiesOpportunities

Sunrise Image & Pride Team Formed

• Folder and brochure available

• Brochure to go to every home

• New members on Sunrise Image & Pride Team

• Working on manual for “Spruce Up Day” campaign

• Enhancing web site:

www.calgaryarea.com/community/sunrise

Contact: Judy 268-1676

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Safety and SecuritySafety and SecurityAction StepsAction Steps

Refers to people being free from violence and harm. This includes personal safety, home safety, road safety and railway safety.

1. Take personal responsibility for your safety and your community safety.

2. Involve residents in Block Watch, Block Parent, Youth Justice

Committees

- mobilize people door to door.

3. Promote and identify community resources.

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Safety and SecuritySafety and SecurityUpdateUpdate

Ward 10 Summer Student - supporting development of safety coalition.

Forest Lawn revitalizing Block Watch

• March “For a Safer Tomorrow”

• Meeting twice a month

CPS provides ongoing support

SCL Resource Centre has a community mobilization project

Contacts: Meagan (SCL) 204-8280

CPS Dist #4 273-1888

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Cultural Harmony/DiversityCultural Harmony/DiversityAction StepsAction Steps

Recognizes the fact that the Sunrise Communities are composed of many people of many cultures including Canadian Aboriginal people, immigrants and refugees, for many of whom English is a second language.

1. Develop a working group on this issue.

2. Work in the Dover community (with Dover community Association,

multi- cultural director) to develop a model that can be used in order to

increase multi-cultural involvement.

3. As model progresses, use the media to report and share successes with

the general public

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Cultural Harmony/DiversityCultural Harmony/DiversityUpdate & Action Update & Action

OpportunitiesOpportunities

Multi-cultural Task Group meeting regularly

“Trans Canada” Global Fest

• International Firework Festival

• First World Fest (cultural groups)

• August 20-24

Contacts: Marilyn 248-7098 (Task Group)

Office 276-5145 (Global Fest)

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EducationEducationAction StepsAction Steps

Refers to acquiring knowledge/learning which incorporates early education (preschool), K to 12, post secondary, adult education and informal educational opportunities.

To increase/enhance educational opportunities by:

1. Create awareness of opportunities.

2. Create networking opportunities.

3. Find funding sources for individuals and programs.

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EducationEducationUpdate & Action Update & Action

OpportunitiesOpportunities

MCC - Employment Development expanding facilities

Learning Village concept being developed by United Way

Study done by C-CALA to increase understanding of where funding is needed

Contact: Lilly/Lyndsay 272-9323 (MCC-ED)

Stacey 231-2613 (UW)

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HealthHealthAction StepsAction Steps

Health is defined as an individual’s personal state of well-being and is clearly related to issues of income, education, resource accessibility etc.

1. Promote Alexandra Community Health Centre services, including bus.

2. Prevention and treatment in the community to help reduce substance abuse.

3. Increase first language services and health care.

4. Improved access to health services for marginalized groups - lobby for a 24 hour medical facility/health and emergency services.

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HealthHealthUpdate & Action Update & Action

OpportuntiesOpportunties

Alexandra Community Health Bus stops in East Calgary

Alexandra Community Health Centre looking for a site in Sunrise communities

Contact: Office 266-2622

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PovertyPovertyAction StepsAction Steps

Some residents in the Sunrise Communities have lower average incomes than the City as a whole with many families living on fixed incomes and in severe cases, economic resources not meeting sustainable living needs.

1. Encourage/facilitate access to employment and/or educational

opportunities and educate employers to increase wages.

2. Housing-issue a challenge to politicians to live with a low income family

for 3 days.

3. Support recommendation of Low Income Review which identifies major

gaps in social assistance:

eg. - SFI funding and JIMY program

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PovertyPovertyUpdate & Action Update & Action

OpportunitiesOpportunities

Housing Advocate, new staff person @ SCL (204-8280)

Co-ordinating a “mini” workshop on this issue and including local politicians. (Pat 974-1926)

United Way has City focus on sustained poverty reduction - Living Wage Initiative (Ramona 231-6265)

Women and Fair Income Project (Paula 240-7347)

Calgary Coalition for the Low Income Review (Pat 974-1926)

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Access to ResourcesAccess to ResourcesAction StepsAction Steps

Resources are defined as a source of supply, support or aid, especially one that can be drawn upon when needed.

1. Promote awareness of available community resources by using a

variety of media (PSA, directory).

2. Support the development of community leaders and involve

residents with all orders of government.

3. Initiate social planning and advocate for resources (low income

review, affordable housing strategy).

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Access to ResourcesAccess to ResourcesUpdate & Action Update & Action

OpportunitiesOpportunities

Building Active Citizenship Working Group just started

June 26 - 1 day conference

Contact: Meagan 204-8280

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VolunteerismVolunteerismAction StepsAction Steps

Refers to the donation of time, resources or talent/skill to help an organizaton, an initiative or a committee.

1. Central organization/group to coordinate volunteers in the Sunrise

Communities (recruitment, training, recognition, networking).

2. Management plan/manual which would be available to all organizations

(how to be an effective facilitator of volunteers) and a good example is 4-H

manual.

3. Put together a mentorship program within/across organizations-

involving seniors/youth.

4. Recognize achievement - Certification for organizations and individual

volunteers for “growth”.

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VolunteerismVolunteerismUpdate & Action Update & Action

OpportuntiesOpportunties

Ward 9 and 10 office co-sponsoring an “Issue” Forum

with Community Associations

SCL volunteer manager position no longer funded

Ward 10 office hiring a Community Liaison Worker

Initial group meeting on this issue will be happening shortly

Contact: Meagan 204-8280

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Communicating, ConnectingCommunicating, Connectingand Celebratingand Celebrating

Action StepsAction Steps

Organizations and residents that work together and build relationships can develop coalitions that address similar concerns. And to help develop a sense of pride and achievement, there is a need to celebrate accomplishments:

1. Distribute information regularly.

2. Compile a resource database.

3. Host a community event.

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Communicating, ConnectingCommunicating, Connectingand Celebratingand CelebratingUpdate & Action Update & Action

OpportunitiesOpportunitiesWard 10 Summer Student improving data base

Ward 10/City & Ward 9/City Newsletters delivered door to door June 2003

Family Fun Fairs - July 24 and August 14 from 7-9pm

“Trans Canada” Global Fest August 20-24 6-10 pm

Multi-Faith Group formed

One year reunion of OCOV 2002 community particpants being planned

Contact: Pat 974-1926

Joan 974-4953

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WHAT IS YOUR WHAT IS YOUR ORGANIZATION DOING IN ORGANIZATION DOING IN

ANY OF THESE ISSUE ANY OF THESE ISSUE AREAS?AREAS?

Image and Pride

Safety & Security

Cultural Harmony

Education

Health

Poverty

Access to Resources

Volunteerism

Communicating, Connecting, Celebrating

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HOW CAN “YOU” USE THIS HOW CAN “YOU” USE THIS INFO?INFO?

• Use information for your organization’s program/project planning.

• Put “prepared message” in your newsletters.

• Get involved with a particular action/strategy.

• Get involved with a particular issue.

• Encourage residents to become involved.

• Contribute ideas to OCOV Coordinating Committee

ASK YOURSELVES

ARE WE HELPING “OUR” COMMUNITY?

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QUESTIONS?

COMMENTS?

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Folder includes:

• Letter of explanation

•Summary document of OCOV 2002

•Complete Resources of OCOV 2002

•Workbook from OCOV 2002 Forum

•Prepared message for your newsletter (if applicable)

•Check www.calgary.com/community/sunrise

TOGETHER REALLY IS BETTER

THANK YOU