Backgroundfile 39113

2011 Access Equity and Human Rights
Detailed Program Summaries
June, 2011
2011 Access, Equity and Human Rights (AEHR) Program Project Summary
Application # 1: 519 Church Street Community Centre (The) 519 Church Street, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2C9
Organization Overview: The organization serves residents in the downtown area of the City of Toronto bounded by Bay Street, Bloor Street, Parliament Street and Gerrard Street. The target population includes families with children 0-6 years of age and school-aged children, seniors, adults with developmental disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and transgender individuals, homeless and socially isolated individuals and youth. This organization is located in Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale. Project Name: Anti-Violence Project Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: This project works to address bias/hate activity in the LGBTTQ community and to support the safety of this community. Community Served by Project: LGBTTQ Project Activities: Call centre, referral, advocacy, intake, assessments, case management, safety planning, bridge counselling, reporting and outreach/training to service providers and police Number of Participants 1010 Project Volunteers / 28 volunteers 700 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $41,011.00 Project Funding from Other $42,722.00 Project Staff 1 staff 0 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $20,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $20,000.00
Total Project Budget: $103,733.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project Maintain a strong community infrastructure working towards elimination of hate and hate activity Support safety for LGBTTQ community members Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Application # 2: Afghan Women's Counselling & Integration Community Support Organization 789 Don Mills Road Suite 312, Toronto, ON, M3C 1T5
Organization Overview: The organization serves women of Afghan origin and their families in Toronto. Supports include settlement and post-settlement services, interpretation, translation, counselling, support groups, crisis intervention, accompanying, social gatherings, literacy, LINC, heritage language classes, youth and parent inter-generational programs, seniors program and workshops. This organization is located in Ward 26 Don Valley West. Project Name: Encouraging Civic Participation within the Afghan Community Project Service Area: City-Wide / All Wards Project Description: The project works to provide essential knowledge on civic participation and responsibility which will encourage civic participation of members of Afghan (adult and youth) community in Toronto. Through educational workshops as well as field trips to local government and community organizations participants will have an increased knowledge and understanding of rights and responsibilities of individuals living in Canada. Community Served by Project: Youth and adult Afghan immigrants and refugees who speak Dari and/or Pashto Project Activities: Outreach and needs assessment of participants. Monthly education workshops as well as field trips to government service and community organizations for participants. Number of Participants 170 Project Volunteers 20 volunteers 750 volunteer hours In-Kind Support $4,600.00 Project Funding from Other Sources $6,000.00 Project Staff 0.5 staff 20 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested $15,640.00 2011 Grant Recommended $15,600
Total Project Budget $26,240.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 170 Afghani newcomers to participate in social and civic life Involvement of the community in project through 20 volunteers Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis.
Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Application # 3: Alternative for Her Community Centre (The) 2975 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON, M2J 3B7
Organization Overview: The Alternative for Her Community Centre is a multilingual, not for profit organization whose mission to provide sports, recreational programs and culturally-sensitive social services for all women and girls in the GTA, specifically targeting the needs of self indentified Muslim women and girls. This organization is located in Ward 33 Don Valley East. Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The objective of the project is to develop awareness and cultural sensitivity among service providers who work with Muslim women to increased patient/client comfort and effective service delivery. Community Served by Project: Muslim Women Project Activities: Outreach, development and delivery of a cultural sensitive training to service providers who are working with Muslim women and their families. Number of Participants Project Volunteers 5 volunteers 192 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $4,320.00 Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 3 staff 200 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $11,280.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
150 Total Project Budget: $15,600.00
Comments: The project activities demonstrated fit with the AEHR program criteria. Due to lack of available funding this application is not recommended for funding as other requests were identified as higher priority for support.
Application # 4: Arab Community Centre of Toronto (The) 555 Burnhamthorpe Road Suite 209, Toronto, ON, M9C 2Y3
Organization Overview: The organization serves the Arab community in Toronto. The organization provides a variety of social services including translation and interpretation, escorting, documentation, counselling, a community newsletter, distribution of donated goods and furnishings to those in need and support services for women. This organization is located in Ward 3 Etobicoke Centre. Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project works to provide LGBTTQ community members equal access to services. The Centre will undertake a review of the existing processes and implement new policy and procedures regarding the LGBTTQ population. In partnership with the Sexual Health Promoter of Toronto Public Health, the project will deliver community training services to staff and key community members on issues of diverse sexual or gender identities. The training will help staff of the centre to be aware of the issues of this population and provide a positive environment for LGBTTQ members. Community Served by Project: LGBTQ Community Members within the Arab community Project Activities: Activities include sensitivity training on LGBTTQ issues, meetings, a LGBTTQ community development plan and an organization policy on working with LGBTTQ people. Number of Participants 258 Project Volunteers 10 volunteers 1000 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $1,000.00 Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 2 staff 3250 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $85,400.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $25,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Increase the capability of the Centre to serve LGBTTQ clients and provide their clients with the information, skills and supports to be able to participate in community life. Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. The proposed project is a best practice initiative for agencies serving LGBTTQ newcomers. The organization is encouraged to share the program model and learnings with other newcomer agencies. Condition: The recommended grant is less than the requested amount. In order to receive the 2011 funding, the organization must provide a revised budget and phased project plan to demonstrate that reasonable project deliverables can be met. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Application # 5: Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre 93 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, M1N 3J7
Organization Overview: The organization provides a range of programs and services for children, caregivers and seniors, as well as recreation programs, a family resource centre, a boys and girls club, seniors social and recreation activities, and support for people with disabilities. This organization is located in Ward 36 Scarborough Southwest. Project Service Area: Scarborough Southwest (Wards 35 and 36) Project Description: This project will promote inter-cultural understanding and participation for newcomers and members of diverse ethno-racial and cultural communities in Southwest Scarborough. Participants will be involved in training and collaborative planning activities as they develop the skills and knowledge to create new partnerships, seek out leadership opportunities and implement two events for other residents in the community. Community Served by Project: Ethno-racial immigrants and refugees in Southwest Scarborough Project Activities: Outreach, focus groups, leadership training, consultation sessions, workshops, community forum. Number of Participants 120 Project Volunteers 15 volunteers 420 hours In-Kind Support: $37,120.00 Project Funding from Other Sources $6,000.00 Project Staff 1 staff 560 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $18,234.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $18,200.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project Information, skills and supports for 120 newcomers from diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds to participate in social, economic and civic life Involvement of the community in project through 20 volunteers Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Application # 6: Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch (The) 700 Lawrence Ave W Suite 480, Toronto, ON, M5A 3B4
Organization Overview: The organization promotes mental health for the whole community and provides health promotion, advocacy and community based support services for people and their families at risk for mental health problems or who have experienced mental illness or psychiatric disabilities. The organization is located in Ward 15 Eglinton-Lawrence. Project Service Area: City-Wide Project Description: This project will build capacity for consumers of mental health services to respond to systemic barriers to mental health recovery. 10 15 consumers of mental health services will be trained to co-facilitate a monthly peer advocacy group. Community Served by Project: Consumers of mental health services, including youth and adults Project Activities: Curriculum development, development of promotional materials, peer support meetings, development of a resource package Participants 10-15 Total Project Budget: $26,060.00 In-Kind Support: $15,300.00 Volunteers 0 Project Funding from Other Sources $0.00 Project Staff 520 hours 2011 Grant Requested: $10,760.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: The project activities demonstrated their fit with the program criteria. Due to lack of available funding, this application is not recommended for funding. Other requests were identified as higher priority for support.
Application # 7: Caribbean Global Missions (operating as Belka Enrichment) 95 Eddystone Avenue, Toronto, ON, M3N 1H6
Organization Overview: The organization serves residents of the Jane/Finch community, providing education and community development. Services include after school programs for youth between the ages of 8 - 18, sports, and skills training, counselling, media programs, career building, literacy seminars, information sharing and field trips. The organization also acts as an advisor and mediator to schools, parents and youth. This organization is located in Ward 7 York West. Project Service Area: York West and York Centre (Wards 7, 8 and 9) including Jamestown neighbourhood Project Description: Building on the previous projects, the proposed project will address low youth civic participation. Youth would gather in forums to hear from guest speakers to learn about civic responsibilities and overcoming discrimination. Community Served by Project: Ethno-racial Youth
Project Activities:
Focus groups, workshops, guest speakers Project Volunteers Information not provided Project Staff
Number of Participants
In-Kind Support: $21,700.00
Project Funding from Other $10,000.00
2011 Grant Requested: $14,300.00
2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: The project is not recommended for funding. The application would be strengthened by providing all required information and demonstrating how the project activities have an impact on the community and contribute to the AEHR program objectives.
Application # 8: Centre for Spanish-Speaking Peoples (The) 2141 Jane Street, Toronto, ON, M3M 1A2
Organization Overview: The organization serves Spanish-speaking people and their families in Toronto. Services include settlement, supportive counselling, legal clinic, community information, women's, seniors, and youth programs, training workshops, cultural and recreational programs. This organization is located in Ward 9 York Centre. Project Name: Latin Anti Homophobia Youth Ambassadors
Project Service Area: City-wide
Project Description: This project will address the discrimination and homophobia encountered by Spanishspeaking youth across newcomers and those born in Canada or long settled here. Youth will produce public education and awareness tools and resources to address homophobia and bias/hate activity and support the safety of Spanish-speaking LGBTTQ youth.
Community Served by Project: Spanish-speaking LGBTTQ youth Project Activities: materials Training of youth who will then lead the production of bilingual videos and promotional
Number of Participants 50
Project Volunteers 50 volunteers 1000 hours
Project Staff 100 staff 800 hours 2011 Grant Requested: $22,575.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $22,500.00
Project Funding from Other Sources $0.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 50 Spanish-speaking youth to participate in social and civic life as project volunteers Information and supports to over 1000 people to combat discrimination experienced by Spanish-speaking LGBTTQ youth Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, copies of video and resources produced, description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Application # 9: Chinese Canadian National Council (CCNC) Toronto Chapter 215 Spadina Avenue Suite 124, Toronto, ON, M5T 2C7
Organization Overview: The organization serves residents and organizations in the Chinese Canadian community across the City of Toronto. The Council promotes equity, social justice, respect for diversity and inclusive civic participation. Services include civil rights and anti-racism education, advocacy, volunteer development and leadership training, community economic development, community planning, cultural and social activities. This is an incorporated not-for-profit organization. The organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina. Project Name: To promote equity, social justice, and inclusive civic participation Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: This project works to address the issues faced by Chinese newcomers, including the recognition of foreign credentials as well as learning about Canadian rights and responsibilities. Members of the community will work with the applicant organization in advocacy and relationship building efforts with the media, other community agencies, regulatory bodies as well as all levels of government. The project will build increase community cohesion and civic and economic participation across the different language groups within the Chinese community, with a specific focus upon outreach to the Mandarin speaking community. Community Served by Project: Chinese community including people speaking Mandarin, Cantonese, Toisan Project Activities: Media releases, blog postings, partnership meetings, training workshops, public events, information for institutions and government. Number of Participants 25 Project Volunteers Participants will be volunteers 594 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $17,892.00 Project Funding from Other $30,000.00 Project Staff 1 876 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $30,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $30,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for Chinese newcomers to participate in social, economic and civic life Involvement of the community in project through 25 volunteers Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, description and results of advocacy activities as well as results of the project evaluation Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 10: The Community Social Planning Council of Toronto 2 Carlton Street, Suite 1001, Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Organization Overview: The organization serves residents and organizations in Toronto by undertaking independent social planning directed to improving the quality of life for all people in Toronto. Activities are focused on social policy analysis, research, community education, advocacy, community capacity building and social reporting. This organization is located in Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale. Project Name: Economy and Resilience of Newcomers (EARN): Access for Newcomers to Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project works to examine how newcomers to Toronto who have lost paid employment during the current economic recession, have developed economic resiliency through self-employment and small business development. The project will examine the systemic barriers and challenges immigrants engaged in selfemployment are confronted with and identify the resources, community supports and strategies they have developed to mitigate these difficulties. The project will result in a self-employment tool for newcomers, recommendations on how to better support newcomers engaged in self-employment (i.e. access to financing) and contribute to economic development within the city of Toronto. Community Served by Project: Immigrants Project Activities: Interviews with self-employed newcomers, literature review, creation of an interactive blog to share the project results, training workshop for volunteers, strategy session with 30 40 self-employment stakeholders, distribution of final report of results to government and other self-employment stakeholders Number of Participants 35 Project Volunteers 7 volunteers 150 volunteer hours Project Funding from Other Project Staff 1 staff 250 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $17,300.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $17,300.00
Total Project Budget:
In-Kind Support:
$47,920.00 $30,620.00 $0.00 Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project:
Information for the community to respond to the effects of the recession on newcomers and what strategies can be implemented to support self-employment for this group
Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 11: Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA) 2401 Eglinton Avenue East Suite 212, Toronto, ON, M1K 2N8
Organization Overview: The organization serves South Asian community with a mandate to identify needs and empower the community to develop resources and responses. Activities include advocacy, research, training, community and resource development, information and referrals. This organization is located in Ward 22 St. Paul's. Project Name: Access, Equity and Human Rights
Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project works to increase the accessibility and availability of services and opportunities for South Asian communities, particularly youth, women and seniors. The project will have three major themes of activities: Youth engagement activities, anti-racism and community involvement in systemic change advocacy related activities and seniors engagement activities. As a result, the project agencies will be better able to support broader anti-racism, equity and access initiatives across the city. Community Served by Project: South Asian youth, women and seniors. Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu language groups Project Activities: Anti-racism education training, workshops, group work, establishing a senior's network, advocacy, and youth led community projects, a conference and presentations. Number of Participants 300 Project Volunteers 75 volunteers 750 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $5,000.00 Project Funding from Other $5,100.00 Number of Project Staff 1 staff 960 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $49,712.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $35,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 300 South Asian newcomers to participate in social, economic and civic life Education and awareness to combat systemic discrimination experienced by South Asians Involvement of the community in project through 75 volunteers, including 15 20 youth leaders Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, description of outreach activities as well as results of advocacy activities and the project evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 12: Culturelink Settlement Services of Metropolitan Toronto 2340 Dundas Street West Suite 301, Toronto, ON, M6P 4A9 Organization Overview: The organization provides a range of programs for newcomer communities including settlement services, outreach for elementary and secondary school students through the schools, the Host program that matches volunteers with government sponsored refugees, employment preparation, youth programs and a Newcomer Youth Centre. The organization provides services across the city of Toronto. This organization is located in Ward 14 Parkdale-High Park. Project Name: Bridging Cultures Program Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The Bridging Cultures Program (BC) will increase cross-cultural understanding and cohesion among newcomer youth from diverse ethno-cultural groups. Participants will use a range of artistic approaches to showcase and learn about each other's cultures resulting in increased understanding and reduced conflict among youth. Community Served by Project: Youth from diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds Project Activities: Outreach to participants, writing, photography and original art activities, skill building workshops (leadership skills, health relationships) Number of Participants 650 Project Volunteers 6 volunteers 80 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $13,000.00 Project Funding from Other $2,000.00 Project Staff 0 staff 0 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $23,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $23,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 650 newcomer youth to participate in school and community life Involvement of the community in project through 6 volunteers Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 13: Education Through Media 1610 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M6P 1A7 Organization Overview: Education Through Media's mission is to address the issues faced by at-risk youth including homelessness, juvenile delinquency, prostitution, substance abuse and violence. The organization provides an opportunity for personal development through job skills training and employment assistance in a structured setting that promotes self-esteem, creativity and team building. This organization is located in Ward 14 Parkdale -High Park. Project Name: Educate. Communicate. Inspire Project Service Area: multiple neighbourhoods in Wards 1,7,8,11,12,15,35,37,38,41,42,43 Project Description: Educate.Communicate.Inspire is a human rights education project that will engage youth across the Greater Toronto Area, to become Human Rights Ambassadors using social media. Participants will acquire practical social marketing, media and communication skills that allow them to carry out professional calibre, innovative social awareness campaigns aimed at raising human rights literacy with an emphasis on the universal declaration of human rights and the convention on the rights of the child among their Canadian peers. Community Served by Project: Youth Project Activities: Peer Mentoring and Training, Production of social media material Number of Participants 82 Project Volunteers 25 volunteers 2000 volunteer hours Total Project Budget: $99,340.00 In-Kind Support: $2,900.00 Project Funding from Other $62,920.00 Project Staff 5 staff 1976 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $33,520.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $15,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 82 youth to increase their civic participation and develop practical marketing, media and communication skills Involvement of the community in project through 25 youth volunteers Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, copies and links to material produced by youth, results of the social media efforts (i.e. web hits, downloads etc); description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation.
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Application # 14: Elements 2000 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M3N 1A2 Organization Overview: The group was established in June 2007 by a group of young women of colour to provide academic science and technology support to girls from grade 6 to 12. Services include science enrichment, physical activities, field trips, tutoring and mentorship. This organization is located in Ward 7 (York West) Project Service Area: York West (Ward 7) Project Description: The project works to provide a curriculum to develop emotional intelligence of females in the Jane-Finch area to become more aware of themselves and understand the importance of attitude renewal, selfconfidence and self esteem; understand trauma and create a shared sense of strength with other females in the community to achieve female empowerment. Community Served by Project: Female youth Project Activities: Development of Advisory Committee, participant outreach, development and facilitation of emotional intelligence workshops, overnight retreat Number of Participants Not provided Project Volunteers 2 volunteers 1000 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: 0 Project Funding from Other $251,699.24 Staff 3 staff 2640 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: Not specified 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Total Project Budget: Not specified
Comments: The project is not recommended for funding. The application was significantly incomplete and could not be assessed.
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Application # 15: Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women (North York) 1280 Finch Avenue West Suite 301, Toronto, ON, M3J 3K6
Organization Overview: The organization serves immigrant women, families and seniors in the area bounded by Steeles Avenue, Wilson Avenue, Islington Avenue and Dufferin Street. The organization offers workshops, support groups, life skills education and settlement support services such as interpretation, translation, LINC, support groups, escort and supportive counselling including wife assault programs. This organization is located in Ward 8 York West. Project Service Area: Wards 7, 8 and 9 (York Centre and West)
Project Description: This project intends to encourage civic participation by newcomers by promoting awareness and understanding of emerging civic issues through information sharing and group discussion as well as mentoring production of a manual. Community Served by Project: Immigrants and Refugees with a focus on people speaking Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil and Gujarati
Project Volunteers 23 volunteers 690 volunteer hours
Project Staff 0.5 staff 17.5 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $22,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: The project is not recommended for funding. The application would be strengthened by demonstrating how the project activities have an impact on the community and contribute to the AEHR program objectives.
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Application # 16: Epilepsy Toronto 468 Queen Street East Suite 210, Toronto, ON, M5A 1T7
Organization Overview: Over the past 50 years, Epilepsy Toronto has been the place where Torontonians living with epilepsy can learn more about their condition, get the help they need and be a part of a family of caring and supporting people. Epilepsy Toronto prioritizes individual needs, the importance of living as independently as possible and the benefits of community engagement. This organization is located in Ward 28 Toronto Centre Rosedale. Project Service Area: City-wide
Project Description: The proposed project seeks to create new awareness programs for students and young people in school and community settings, to provide information on the myths and misconceptions about epilepsy. The project will work to provide information to diverse audiences that will address misconceptions that arise from cultural assumptions about people with disabilities. Community Served by Project: People with Disabilities Project Activities: Script writing, training, workshops Project Volunteers 48 volunteers 420 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: Project Funding from Other Project Staff / Staff 2 staff 48 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $9,600.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Number of Participants Not provided
Total Project Budget: Not specified
Comments: The project is not recommended for funding. The application would be strengthened by providing additional information demonstrating how the project activities have an impact for the community and contribute to the AEHR program objectives.
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Application # 17: Eritrean Canadian Community Centre of Metropolitan Toronto 579 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6C 3T8
Organization Overview: The organization serves the Eritrean and broader African community with settlement support, cultural and Community development activities. Programs are for people of all ages across the city of Toronto and services include tutoring, settlement support, violence prevention and support, suicide prevention and other community development activities using culturally appropriate counselling and community determined strategies. This organization is located in Ward 21 St. Paul's. Project Name: Raising African Canadian Community Awareness of Civic Participation at the Project Service Area: City-wide
Project Description: The project works to mobilize the Eritrean Canadian community in particular and African communities in general to participate in civic activities and a focus group will be formed to identify the challenges that the Eritrean Canadians face in participating in civic activities. The project will host a conference for the participants and community members to share the information as a result of the project. Community Served by Project: Ethno Racial Immigrants and Refugees from the language groups of Tigrigna, Arabic and Tigre Project Activities: Activities include revision of existing volunteer training manual and job description, launching information sessions and educational workshops on civic engagement, roles and responsibilities and election process. Number of Participants 75 Project Volunteers 25 volunteers 750 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $15,860.00 Project Funding from Other $1,425.00 Project Staff / 1 staff 346 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $21,654.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: The project is not recommended for funding. The application would be strengthened by demonstrating how the project activities have an impact for the community and contribute to the AEHR program objectives.
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Application # 18: Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area and Surrounding Regions 2064 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4C 1J6
Organization Overview: The Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions has been providing community and social service programs to people of Ethiopian origin and others, since 1980. The major services that the organization provides are settlement services, language instruction for new comers to Canada, crisis counselling, youth development and integration services, community development initiatives, seniors program, HIV/AIDs prevention and control programs, volunteer coordination program. This organization is located in Ward 31 Beaches East York. Project Service Area: City-wide
Project Description: The proposed project seeks to enhance the participation of seniors in cultural activities and reduce their isolation and the resulting multiple physical and mental health consequences. Participants will engage in traditional Ethiopian activities to increase their social participation. Community Served by Project: Ethiopian seniors Project Activities: Cultural activities, workshops, art and culture exhibitions, film shows, and music concerts. Preparation of brochures and other promotional materials. Number of Participants 325 Project Volunteers 50 volunteers 10400 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $26,184.00 Project Funding from Other $25,000.00 Project Staff 2 staff 1560 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $60,265.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
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Application # 19: Ethno-Racial People with Disabilities Coalition of Ontario (ERDCO) c/o Centre for Independent Living Toronto365 Bloor Street East Suite 902, Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4
Organization Overview: The organization bridges gaps between disability, ethnic and gender communities. The specific mandate of ERDCO is to promote the voice of ethno-racial people with disabilities at all levels of society. It is a crossdisability, multi-ethnic group that is run by people with disabilities. This organization is located in Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale. Project Service Area: City-wide
Project Description: This project will promote the interests and rights of ethno-racial people with disabilities who continue to face barriers to full community participation through increased public education, dialogue and community engagement of agency volunteers. This project will address this need by strengthening the diversity and capability of the agencys Speakers Bureau. Community Served by Project: Racialized adults with disabilities Project Activities: Survey development and implementation, recruitment / creation of Speakers Bureau, Training of Speakers, and Community Engagement Event Number of Participants n/a community participating as volunteers Total Project Budget: $22,800.00 In-Kind Support: $2,200.00 Project Volunteers 40 volunteers 2460 volunteer hours Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 1 staff 864 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $20,600.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $20,600.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 40 ethno-racial people with disabilities to participate as volunteers Increase the capability of ethno-racial people with disabilities to address systemic barriers to social, economic and civic participation Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; description of outreach activities as well as results of the project evaluation. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 20: Facing History and Ourselves 19 Madison Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Organization Overview: Facing History and Ourselves delivers classroom strategies, resources and lessons that inspire young people to take responsibility for their world. Each year, Facing History partners with school systems, universities and ministries of education to facilitate professional development seminars and workshops for educators, who reach thousands of students annually. The organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina. Project Name: The Journey Project Project Service Area: City-wide
Project Description: The Journey Project is intended to help young people combat racism by learning the origins of hatred and violence, as well as providing civic education, and building a sense of social cohesion through intercultural and interfaith understanding and engagement. The project proposes to deliver training for teachers to use Facing History content and teaching methods to engage students. Community Served by Project: Youth Project Activities: Teacher Training and Follow Up, Creation of an Advanced Teacher Group, Youth Teach-ins Number of Participants 54 teachers + 60 students Project Volunteers 0 volunteers 0 volunteer hours Project Funding from Other $51,460.00 Project Staff 3 staff 144 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $10,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: The project activities demonstrated their fit with the program criteria. Due to lack of available funding, this application is not recommended for funding. Other requests were identified as higher priority for support.
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Application # 21: FCJ Refugee Centre 208 Oakwood Avenue, Toronto, ON, M6E 2V4
Organization Overview: The FCJ Refugee Centre serves vulnerable uprooted people, mainly women and children, who are nonsponsored immigrants seeking refuge in Canada. The Refugee Centre provides necessities of life and a range of support services for these refugees. This organization is located in Ward 17 Davenport. Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: This project seeks to provide information, skills and supports to refugee and immigrant youth so they can overcome stressors and barriers affecting their lives. Community Served by Project: Youth Immigrants and Refugees Project Activities: Promotion and outreach to participants, mentoring and workshops Project Volunteers 25 volunteers 1800 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $34,500.00 Project Funding from Other $20,000.00 Project Staff 1.5 staff 800 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $16,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
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Application # 22: For You Telecare Family Service Inc. (FUTFS) 1133 Leslie Street Suite 211, Toronto, ON, M3C 2J6
Organization Overview: The organization provides support services for the Korean-Canadian community in the GTA. Programs include a counselling phone service, parenting support, volunteer training, support groups for women, youth programs, violence prevention, crisis support and special events. This organization is located in Ward 25 Don Valley West. Project Name: Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Lively Initiative and Vital Expression
Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project works to develop cultural sensitivity and help community members understand the difference in diverse cultural communities that make up Toronto through education and community action. Community Served by Project: Korean-Canadian Immigrants and Refugees Project Activities: Development of an anti-racism and anti-oppression policy, workshops, education sessions, meetings, a mixed chorus class and performance as well as a project evaluation. Number of Participants 50 Project Volunteers 50 volunteers 1000 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $10,000.00 Project Funding from Other $14,000.00 Project Staff 0.5 staff 1000 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $12,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
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Application # 23: Golaha Waayeelka yo Waxgaradk (GWWS) A Soomaaliyeed operating as the Canadian Somali Seniors Centre) 8 John Street Unit 2, Toronto, ON, M9N 1J3
Organization Overview: The Canadian Somali Seniors Centre (CSSC) formed in response to the needs of Somali seniors particularly those who have low-moderate income and are disadvantaged. Services include events and programs for Somali seniors. This organization is located in Ward 12 York South-Weston. Project Service Area: Weston / Mount Dennis priority neighbourhoods Project Description: The proposed project is will work to improve the community leadership skills of Somali elders while reducing their isolation and develop the communitys capacity for governance and volunteering. Community Served by Project: Somali seniors Project Activities: Board governance and leadership workshops and focus groups with participants Number of Participants not provided Project Volunteers/ 6 volunteers 1400 hours In-Kind Support: $26,500.00 Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 1 staff 320 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $17,800.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: The application is not recommended for funding. The application did not demonstrate the project activities are a fit with the AEHR program objectives and criteria.
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Application # 24: Hispanic Development Council 326 Adelaide Street West # 201, Toronto, ON, M5V 1R3
Organization Overview: The organization serves organizations and residents in the Hispanic community in Toronto. Key activities include advocacy, community capacity building, professional development for community workers and support to community in the area of counselling, individual rights and access to services. This organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina. Project Name: Building together in the year 2010: A new reality of services
Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project works to increase community participation within the Latino-Hispanic community. The project will support the creation of a community-wide effort to improve school performance by youth as well as the creation of a community work plan to strengthen access to services and support for women and seniors. Community Served by Project: Latino-Hispanic youth, women and seniors Project Activities: Womens roundtable, formation of a partnership with city school boards, data research, strategic planning, a conference and workshops. Number of Participants 1499 Project Volunteers 20 volunteers 800 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $4,000.00 Project Funding from Other $4,000.00 Project Staff 1 staff 600 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $25,500.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $25,500.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Provide Latino Hispanic youth, women and seniors with the information, skills and supports to be able to participate in social, civic and economic life Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, roundtable and partnership meetings, a copy of strategic plan and community work plan, and results of the project evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 25: Iranian Womens Organization of Ontario 2975 Don Mills Road, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON, M2J 3B7 Organization Overview: The organization works to achieve full participation of Iranian women in community life. Programs are provided for Iranian women and their families in the City of Toronto that includes programs for families with preschoolers, settlement services, crisis counselling, afterschool programs, seniors recreation and socialization programs, civic participation events, health promotion, mediation services and self help programs. This organization is located in Ward 33 Don Valley East. Project Service Area: Wards 25 (Don Valley West), 32 (Beaches-East York) and 33 (Don Valley East), including Flemingdon Park Victoria Village
Project Description: This project seeks to address gender and racial inequities within the Iranian, Afghan and Kurdish communities. Young women will increase their awareness and empowerment through education and discussion, eventually developing strategies to begin changing inequitable or oppressive practices within their communities. Community Served by Project: Young women from Iranian, Afghan, Iranian or Kurdish ethno-cultural backgrounds Project Activities: Project Planning, Outreach, Workshops Number of Participants Not specified Project Volunteers 4 volunteers 160 volunteer hours Project Staff 0 staff 0 staff hours
Project Funding from Other $560.00
2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
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Application # 26: Iraqi Canadian Society of Ontario (The) 2141 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 4K8
Organization Overview: The Iraqi Canadian Society of Ontario (ICSO) was established in 1991 and registered in Ontario as a not-for-profit organization in 1992. Since 1991, ICSO has offered the community a variety of services and programs targeting social, educational, referral and settlement needs. This organization is located in Ward 2 Etobicoke North. Project Name: For the Advancement of Iraqi Canadian Women Rights Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The proposed project seeks to address gender inequity experienced by Iraqi Canadian women through public meetings and a creation of a resource centre that would result in increased awareness of womens rights in Canada within the Iraqi Canadian community. Community Served by Project: Newcomer Iraqi Canadian women Project Activities: Public meetings with relevant speakers, creation of a resource centre. Project Volunteers 4 volunteers 150 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $2,500.00 Project Funding from Other $3,750.00 Project Staff 0 staff 0 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $15,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Number of Participants Not specified
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Application # 27: Jane-Finch on the Move 4400 Jane Street Unit 108, Toronto, ON, M3N 2K4
Organization Overview: Jane-Finch on the Move is a grassroots group that promotes community solidarity and harmony, and strives towards removing systemic barriers that many members in the community face. The group values positive change and works for peace, social justice and economic security for all. This organization is located in Ward 8 York West. Project Service Area: Jane-Finch neighbourhood Project Description: The project seeks to increase social and civic participation of Jane-Finch community residents. Using outreach tools the project will bring residents together raise awareness of local needs and issues and educate residents about their civic rights and responsibilities, resulting in stronger community cohesion as demonstrated through increased involvement of residents in local community groups and actions such as community gardens as well as increased cooperation among community groups. Community Served by Project: Residents living in Jane-Finch neighbourhood
Project Activities: Online video and podcast production, participant outreach, publication and distribution of booklets, planning and implementation of a community celebration event, Number of Participants 100 Project Volunteers 15volunteers 2000hours In-Kind Support: $3,700.00 Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 0 staff
2011 Grant Recommended: $15,200.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 100 residents to participate in social and civic life Involvement of the community in project through 15 volunteers Trustee: Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre
Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions , description of outreach activities, copies / links to resources produced, uptake of online resources (i.e. visits / downloads / views) as well as results of the project evaluation Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 28: Kababayan Community Service Centre, Inc. 1313 Queen Street W Suite 133, Toronto, ON, M6K 1L8
Organization Overview: The organization is an orientation centre for newcomers and offers integration, settlement, adaptation and social services for Filipino residents across the City of Toronto. It also offers a womens network, youth activities, services for seniors, and educational work groups on drug prevention and safety. This organization is located in Ward 14 Parkdale-High Park. Project Name: Towards the elimination of different forms of discrimination faced by newcomers Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project seeks to provide Filipino newcomer youth, caregivers and foreign trained professionals with access to services, as well as knowledge and understanding about their rights and responsibilities within their work and capacity to address barriers related to discrimination, racism and bias. The project will focus on caregivers as well as the professional groups of engineers, physiotherapists, teachers and social workers. The project will partner with professional associations for these fields to strengthen the economic participation of Filipino newcomers. Community Served by Project: Filipino Immigrants Project Activities: Volunteer recruitment, training, information sessions, outreach, workshops, network development and dissemination of information. Number of Participants 370 Project Volunteers 10 volunteers Hours not specified In-Kind Support: $16,416.00 Project Funding from Other $3,500.00 Project Staff 2 staff hours not specified 2011 Grant Requested: $16,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $16,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 370 Filipino newcomers to participate economic and civic life Involvement of the community in project through 10 core volunteers Increased partnership and outreach within professional groups to support the integration of foreign trained professionals entering the workforce Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 29: KAMALAYAN Filipino Konsciousness Collective 916-38 Lee Centre Drive, Scarborough, ON, M1H 3J7 Organization Overview: KAMALAYAN Filipino Konsciousness Collective is a grassroots group that works to provide Filipino-Canadian youth with self-esteem through improving their knowledge of self. The group started in 2008 to share experiences about the challenges in identifying as Filipino Canadians. Through organizing events youth are encouraged to learn and address those issues. Services include art exhibit, mentorship, presentations about Filipino culture and history and classes. This organization is located in Ward 8 York West. Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project works to provide Filipino-Canadian youth with a sense of cultural identify through educational campaigns, in particular to bridge the divide between newcomer youth and those who are Canadian born or raised, with the goal of building a shared community. Community Served by Project: Filipino youth Project Activities: Monthly public educational events, art workshops and exhibitions, skills training and production of a website and short documentaries. Number of Participants 30 Project Volunteers 20 volunteers 75 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $3,000.00 Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 0.1 staff 25 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $19,950.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
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Application # 30: KCWA Family and Social Services 27 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S2 Organization Overview: The organization serves vulnerable Korean Canadian Women and their families across the City of Toronto. Services include social services, family counselling, crisis intervention, cultural interpretation, information on education and training programs, advocacy, public education, employment counselling and support groups. This organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina. Project Name: FEM Theatre Project Project Service Area: City Wide / All Wards Project Description: The FEM (Free and Empower Me) project is designed to empower young women aged 16 to 24 with a focus on Healthy Relationships and Case Studies of Violence against Women. The FEM art program would provide the opportunity for young women to express their feelings in a healthy and constructive way resulting in increased capacity to develop healthy relationships. Community Served by Project: Korean young women
Project Activities: Theatrical production addressing violence against women and essay contest Number of Participants Not specified Project Volunteers 30 volunteers 210 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $6,500.00 Project Funding from Other $100,153.88 Project Staff 1 staff 216 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $25,311.88 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
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Application # 31: Kiwanis Club of Scarborough 263 Pitfield Road, Toronto, ON, M1S 1Z2 Organization Overview: Kiwanis Aktion Club is a community service group for youth and adults living with a disability. The mission of Kiwanis Action Club is to support youth and adults living with disabilities, to develop initiative and leadership, to be integrated into society and to demonstrate their dignity and value in the broader community. Community services projects include clothing/food drives, Kiwanis Music Festival, Student awards. This organization is located in Ward 41 Scarborough-Rouge River. Project Service Area: City Wide . Project Description: Kiwanis Aktion Club is a service club for youth and adults with disabilities. This program provides the opportunity for individuals with any disability to become members of a local service club that has grown to become a worldwide service club. Participants have the opportunity to engage in numerous activities which build friendships and provide valuable community service, gain leadership skills and make a difference in their community. Community Served by Project: People with disabilities Number of Participants Not specified Project Volunteers 0 volunteers 0 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $13,482.00 Project Funding from Other $5,000.00 Number of Project Staff 0 staff 0 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $25,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: The application is not recommended for funding. The general activities of the service club are not a fit with the AEHR program criteria and objectives. The organization is encouraged to consult with program staff about the AEHR criteria and discuss future project options.
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Application # 32: Korean Canadian Cultural Association (KCCA) of Metropolitan Toronto 1133 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON, M3C 2J6
Organization Overview: The organization serves Korean-Canadians across the City of Toronto. This is the first and only KoreanCanadian Cultural and Community Centre established in 1965 to help Korean-Canadians to connect with Korean culture. Services include festivals, events, heritage classes and workshops. This organization is located in Ward 25 Don Valley West. Project Service Area: City-wide
Project Description: The project proposes to work in partnership with KCWA Family & Social Services to provide educational workshops to help members of the Korean community to understand the issues of people living with disabilities as well as other cultures, in particular the Philippines, West India, Jamaica and Sri Lanka. Community Served by Project: Korean Immigrants and Refugees
Project Staff 2 staff 400 staff hours 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Project Funding from Other Source $0.00
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Application # 33: Lawrence Heights Inter-Organization Network 12 Flemington Road, Toronto, ON, M6A 2N4
Organization Overview: The group was established in 2005 in response to the increased youth and gang violence in the Lawrence Heights community. Services are mainly for the residents of Lawrence Heights which include community development, workshops, employment training, community safety and food program. This organization is located in Ward 15 Eglinton-Lawrence. Project Service Area: Lawrence Heights neighbourhood (Ward 15) Project Description: The project has identified a need for increased local resident leadership and the building of equitable partnerships between resident lead groups and agencies in Lawrence Heights. The project will deliver recruit and train residents to be community animators who will then reach out and engage other community residents and grassroots groups in the community. The project activities will support local resident leadership development, increased equitable resident representation within the community network and increased involvement of residents in local decision making. Community Served by Project: Diverse community living in Lawrence Heights including people with diverse Ethno Racial backgrounds, Immigrants and Refugees, people living in poverty Project Activities: Community meetings, consultations, anti-oppression workshops, outreach, volunteer recruitment and training. Number of Participants 150 Project Volunteers 5 volunteers 50 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $8,250.00 Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 1 staff 30 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $9,900.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $9,900.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Increase resident participation in the Lawrence Heights Inter-Organization Network Increased representation and understanding of resident voices within Lawrence Heights InterOrganization Network Greater awareness for participants of issues of accommodation, access and equitable participation for residents. Trustee Unison Health & Community Services Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, description of outreach activities as well as results of the project evaluation including indicators of resident participation and leadership within the network. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 34: Lost Lyrics 11 Chiswick Avenue, Toronto, ON, M6M 4T5 Organization Overview: The organization started in 2007 and began innovative and identify-focused arts-based curriculum to explore self-determination and identify within Diaspora community. Services are provided to young people who are often alienated from traditional structures of learning, the organization empowers young people to think critically and most importantly act on the passions and issues of their own generation. This organization is located in Ward 12 York South-Weston. Project Service Area: City-wide
Project Description: The proposed project is a series of travelling workshops to be delivered to older high school students that will provide education and awareness about homophobia, gender identity, and sexuality. The project will help young people to recognize and confront barriers of patriarchy, heterosexism, and homophobia within themselves and the society they live in Community Served by Project: Youth / Ethno Racial / LGBTTQ Number of Participants Not specified Project Volunteers 3 volunteers 100 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $500.00 Project Funding from Other $17,500.00 Project Staff 1 staff 400 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $19,690.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
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Application # 35: Madbakh Women's Initiative Inc 555 Burnhamthorpe Road Suite 1211, Toronto, ON, M9C 2Y3
Organization Overview: Madbakh, formerly known as Somali Canadian Women's Association, serves Somali women and their families in order to support for social adjustment, cultural integration and access to government services and programs. Services include skills training, education, cultural and social services, assistance for new Canadians, programs that enhance literacy, community-building skills and indigenous leadership, and education and prevention services on substance abuse and family violence. This organization is located in Ward 3 Etobicoke Centre Project Service Area: City-wide
Project Description: The proposed project will engage women on a peer-to-peer basis in the community to bridge newcomer families with mainstream programs and services in an accessible and culturally appropriate way. The project will connect isolated newcomer families, especially women-led families with other Somali women who will be trained to provide information about accessing community services and connecting to the larger community. In turn, the volunteers will gain leadership skills and increase their participation in civic life. Community Served by Project: Somali newcomer women Project Activities: Volunteer recruitment and training and coaching, door-to-door outreach to participants, community partner outreach, participant and volunteer workshops Number of Participants 100 Project Volunteers 40 volunteers 13000 hours In-Kind Support: $18,200.00 Project Funding from Other $80,000.00 Number of Project Staff 2 staff
2011 Grant Recommended: $20,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 100 Somali women to participate in the community and receive services Involvement of the community in project through 40 Somali women as peer mentor volunteers Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops and sessions and attendees, description of outreach activities, copies/links to online resources and other tools, number of visits/downloads of online tools as well as results of the project evaluation.
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Application # 36: Malvern Family Resource Centre 1371 Neilson Road, Suite 219, Toronto, ON, M1B 4Z8 Organization Overview: The organization serves residents in the area bounded by Markham Rd., Morningside Ave., Finch Ave. and Highway 401. Services include parent/child drop-ins, school readiness, parent relief, after-school tutoring and mentoring, youth development and recreation, parenting workshops, self-esteem and stress management for parents, seniors programs, legal and income tax clinics and community development. This organization is located in Ward 42 Scarborough-Rouge River. Project Service Area: Ward 42, including the Malvern neighbourhood
Project Description: The project aims to reduce intercultural tension and conflict between youth through increased awareness, understanding and tolerance of different cultures that exist in Malvern while breaking down popular stereotypes and misunderstanding associated with each cultural group. The project objective is to achieve better relations between youth, reduced violence and better relationship between youth and others in the community, including adults and seniors. Community Served by Project: Youth living in the Malvern neighbourhood Project Activities: Focus groups, workshop development, and training, creation of cell phone video clips, posters, mural, and public awareness campaign Number of Participants 64 Project Volunteers 20 volunteers 400 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $2,700.00 Project Funding from Other $2,146.00 Project Staff 1 staff 780 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $20,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $20,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Increase awareness and promotion of anti- racism education and elimination of cultural stereotypes within a highly diverse neighbourhood Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops and sessions and attendees, description of outreach activities, copies/links to online resources and other tools, number of visits/downloads of online tools as well as results of the project evaluation. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 37: Manantial Neighbourhood Services Inc. 1875 Sheppard Ave West, Toronto, ON, M3L 1Y6 Organization Overview: Manantial Neighbourhood Services (MNSI) provides crisis intervention and newcomer integration services to immigrant families, through advocacy, resource awareness, education, counselling and recreation. MNSI supports families, especially newcomer women and youth facing integration issues and family crisis related to their newcomer status in Canada This organization is located in Ward 9 York Centre Project Service Area: neighbourhoods across the city (including Wards 7, 8, 9, 10, 22, 24, 25, 26, and 27)
Project Description: The project seeks to provide minority youth with the skills and education required to avoid and deal with discrimination and achieves healthy affirmative race relationships. Youth will learn to apply coping skills through fine arts activities and educational workshops and presentations. In addition 15 20 youth will receive leadership training to help deliver the project activities Community Served by Project: Racialized youth Project Activities: Outreach, leadership training, planning meetings, consultations, workshops, production of information materials Number of Participants 60 Project Volunteers 8 volunteers 1248 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $8,890.00 Project Funding from Other $1,000.00 Project Staff 1 staff 800 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $16,949.84 2011 Grant Recommended: $16,900.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 60 racialized youth address racism, discrimination and bias/hate activity Leadership development for 15 racialized youth Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the project evaluation Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 38: Miziwe Biik Development Corporation 167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 2E4 Organization Overview: This organization provides Aboriginal people in the Greater Toronto Area with training and employment opportunities. Its services include employment counselling, job skills and business development. Through its business development program, the organization establishes partnerships between Aboriginal and nonAboriginal businesses and between Aboriginal businesses. Miziwe Biik is committed to the promotion of equality and self-reliance, and the enhancement of traditional cultural values. This organization is located in Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale. Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The purpose of the project is to promote increased economic participation of members of the Aboriginal community in the city's economy through entrepreneurship and procurement opportunities, increased Aboriginal client usage of ABRC AND of allied service agencies as well, e.g., Enterprise Toronto, boost civic participation, increase Aboriginal access to micro-loans and enterprise grants, both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal in origin. Community Served by Project: Aboriginal youth and adults living in poverty Project Activities: Workshops on Starting New business to Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal clients Number of Participants 285 Total Project Budget: $95,000.00 In-Kind Support: $55,000.00 Project Volunteers not specified Project Funding from Other $30,000.00 Project Staff not specified 2011 Grant Requested: $10,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $10,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended: Increased knowledge and skills of the business and entrepreneurship sector by members of the Aboriginal community Increased access by Aboriginal community to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal government and other entrepreneurship services, micro-loans and enterprise grants Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation. The organization will share the learnings from the project with other organizations serving the Aboriginal community or providing self-employment supports.
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Application # 39: Native Child and Family Services of Toronto 30 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 1K2
Organization Overview: The organization serves members of the Native communities across the city of Toronto. Services include case management for families at risk of losing their children, foster care for children in need of protection, services for women who have suffered trauma and men at risk for violence, a mobile parent/child centre, services for youth, and a nursery school. This organization is located in Ward 27 Toronto CentreRosedale. Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: This project works to document and showcase the events and themes explored in the Cultural Nights activity component of the Youth Leadership project. The project will create an Aboriginal Awareness video that will demonstrate the resilience and sense of belonging among Aboriginal youth who participated in the leadership activities. Community Served by Project: Aboriginal youth Project Activities: Development, production and presentation of video with Aboriginal youth leadership participants Number of Participants 500 Project Volunteers 0 volunteers 0 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $0.00 Project Funding from Other $0.00 2011 Grant Requested: $34,400.00 Project Staff 7 1000 2011 Grant Recommended: $15,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Increase the capability of 500 Aboriginal youth to develop a greater sense of cultural pride and sense of belonging Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of presentations of the video, description of outreach activities and a copy of the video as well as results of the evaluation Condition: The recommended grant is less than the requested amount. In order to receive the 2011 funding, the organization must provide a revised budget and project plan to demonstrate that the project deliverables can be met. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 40: Neighbourhood Information Centre
91 Barrington Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4C 4Y9 Organization Overview: The organization serves residents in the former borough of East York and adjacent areas. Services include information and referral, form filling, day care registry, home help registry, income tax and legal clinics, seniors snow clearing, child/caregiver drop in, tenant action group, housing outreach, clothing depot, a youth help-line and youth leadership program. This organization is located in Ward 31 Beaches-East York. Project Name: Hearing Every Youth through Youth (HEYY) Line
Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project works to debunk the myths about youth living with psychiatric disabilities and/or substance misuse. The project will develop the capacity of the HEYY line volunteers to support people who are Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing, people with psychiatric disabilities and substance use problems, and people who are living with autism. Through the development of resources, outreach, peer-to-peer support and training, youth living with disabilities will be better supported to participate in social, economic and civic life. Community Served by Project: Youth with Disabilities Project Activities: outreach, peer-to-peer training, support, partnership building with other youth networks, workshops, community forums and open houses and development of media arts resources Number of Participants 20 Project Volunteers / 25 volunteers 6500 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $32,100.00 Project Funding from Other $13,750.00 Project Staff 4 staff 12480 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $42,870.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $15,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for youth living with mental health or addiction issues, or autism or other disabilities to participate in social, economic and civic life Increase the capability of youth living with mental health conditions or disabilities or addiction issues to address stigmas, stereotypes and discrimination Involvement of the community in project through 25 youth volunteers Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 41: North York Harvest Food Bank 640 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1B1 Organization Overview: The North York Harvest Food Bank is the largest food bank in northern Toronto. An independent, charitable organization, we collect, sort and distribute 1.5 million pounds of food each year through our network of 60 community programs. This organization is located in Ward 15 Eglinton-Lawrence.
Project Service Area: North Toronto
Project Description: The project seeks to increase the involvement of food program service users in program planning, implementation and evaluation, thereby breaking down the disparity between "service providers" and "service users" through a free skills development workshop series for food program staff, volunteers and community members. Community Served by Project: People living in poverty Number of Participants 10 Project Volunteers 2 volunteers 150 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $2,800.00 Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 1 staff 150 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $6,350.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
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Application # 42: Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (O.C.A.S.I.) 110 Eglinton Ave West, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M4R 1A3
Organization Overview: The organization is a council of over 200 non-governmental, community based agencies serving immigrants and refugees. The activities of the organization include social planning and are focused in five main areas: social policy analysis and research; community development and capacity building; social reporting; community education and advocacy; and organizational training and development. This organization is located in Ward 16 Eglinton-Lawrence. Project Service Area: City Wide Project Description: The project will review the current status of local services for immigrants and refugees, work to identify current systemic barriers affecting immigrant, refugee and racialized communities in accessing services in Toronto, and develop strategies for local service organizations for improved settlement services across the diverse languages and ethno-cultural backgrounds of Toronto residents. Findings will be shared with service providers. Community Served by Project: Immigrants and Refugees Project Activities: Interviews, focus groups, volunteer training, dissemination of findings Number of Participants 200 community agencies Project Volunteers 40 volunteers 300 volunteer hours Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 2 staff 600 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $50,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $20,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Increased capability for agencies to provide services to racialized refugees and immigrants Involvement of the community in project through 40 volunteers Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; description of research methodology, description of outreach activities, findings and description of how findings were disseminated as well as results of the project evaluation Condition: The recommended grant is less than the requested amount. In order to receive the 2011 funding, the organization must provide a revised budget and project plan to demonstrate that the project deliverables can be met. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 43: Parkdale Intercultural Association (Toronto) 1257 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6K 1L5 Organization Overview: The organization provides direct settlement services, community information and education, LINC classes, community economic development, cultural celebrations and community development activities to newcomers to Canada, youth and adults in the Parkdale area. This organization is located in Ward 14 Parkdale-High Park. Project Name: Stronger Partnership = Stronger Community
Project Service Area: Ward 14 Parkdale High Park
Project Description: The project works to increase civic participation of newcomers living in the Parkdale area through educational information sessions and workshops. The information provided to participants will focus on rights and responsibilities at work and in the community where people may be consumers, tenants, volunteers or students. The project results in participants being more knowledgeable about their options and responsibilities in accessing services and participating in civic, social and economic life. Community Served by Project: Ethno- Racial Immigrants and Refugees living in poverty
Project Activities: Workshops, information sessions, field trips, orientation sessions in different languages, groups Number of Participants 700 Project Volunteers 6 volunteers 240 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: Project Funding from Other Project Staff 1 staff 260 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $16,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $16,000.00
$27,327.00 $4,800.00 $6,527.00 Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project:
Information, skills and supports for 700 newcomers to participate in social, economic and civic life Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 44: Passerelle Integration et Developpement Economiques 2 Carlton Street West, Mezzanine, Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3 Organization Overview: The organization provides social, cultural and economic development opportunities to young men and women across the City of Toronto. Services include a drop-in, workshops, and entrepreneur development, information and referral, leadership development and social supports. This organization is located in Ward 27 Toronto Centre Rosedale. Project Name: City-wide Project Description: This project builds capacity for civic engagement for 20 youth from the francophone racial ethno-cultural community. The project activities involve six training sessions, development of civic engagement initiatives and two public presentations. The project will increase the capacity of youth leaders to address systemic barriers affecting the francophone community and help its members access mainstream services. Community Served by Project: Francophone Racialized youth Project Activities: Training sessions, public presentations Project Volunteers 6 volunteers 488 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $5,350.00 Project Funding from Other $6,850.00 Project Staff 0.5 staff 7.8 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $41,900.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: This application was submitted after the application deadline. The application was not considered and no funding is recommended.
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Application # 45: Regroupement Des Femmes Immigrantes Francophones (Le) 197 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1Z3
Organization Overview: Over the past five years, le REFIF has undertaken a number of programs to support low income francophone immigrant women in Toronto, such as community kitchens, facilitation between parents and school boards, workshops on Canadian history and citizenship and publication of a magazine LEvidence des Femmes. This organization is located in Ward 27 Toronto Centre Rosedale. Project Description: The proposed community kitchen project is set up to create a supportive educational, social and a comfortable environment around the nutritional needs of francophone immigrant women in the Regent Park area as a means to provide knowledge to the women about gender equity, as well as Canadian institutions, services and resources as well as the labour market. The project help the women and their children connect to the larger community and Access the resources to help them integrate. Community Served by Project: Francophone-African Immigrant Women Project Activities: Intercultural Community Kitchen sessions during which information and resources will be provided to participants Number of Participants 140 Project Volunteers 15 volunteers 1500 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $19,600.00 Project Funding from Other $6,500.00 Project Staff 0.5 staff 750 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $20,500.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $16,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 140 Afghani newcomers to participate in social, economic and civic life Involvement of the community in project through 15 volunteers Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of sessions, description of outreach activities as well as results of the project evaluation Conditions/Comments: The recommended amount is less than the requested amount. Funds are recommended for the civic participation activities, including the project workshops. The community kitchen components are to be funded through the other sources and/or in-kind support.
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Application # 46: Rehabilitation Foundation For The Disabled (Ontario March of Dimes) 10 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto M4H 1A4 Organization Overview: Ontario March of Dimes is the largest charitable rehabilitation organization in Ontario. It offers a wide range of programs and services to maximize the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities. The organization is located in Ward 26 Don Valley West
Project Service Area: City-wide
Project Description: The application is in support of securing the participation of Toronto seniors and people with disabilities in the June 5-8 2011 Festival of International conferences on care giving, disability, aging, and technology (FICCDAT). The festival will benefit from these disability consumers input at any or all of the six conferences which will offer the most current information on neuro-rehabilitation, assistive devices and universal design. Participants will be enabled to use the networks developed and information coming out of the festival to engage Toronto public and private organizations in a dialogue on how their city can be an age-friendly and liveable community for seniors and people aging with disability. Community Served by Project: People with disabilities
Number of Participants Not specified
Project Staff 0 staff 0 staff hours 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: The application is not recommended for funding. The project activities did not demonstrate their eligibility for AEHR funding. The project activities take place prior to the funding period for 2011 AEHR projects.
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Application # 47: Rexdale Women's Centre 23 Westmore Drive, Suite 400, Etobicoke, ON, M9V 3Y7
Organization Overview: The organization primarily serves immigrant women in the area bounded by Steeles Avenue, Highway 401, Highway 27 and the Humber River. Services include employment and career counselling support groups, parenting sessions, pre-school programs, crisis support and counselling, supports for victims of violence, immigrant settlement and adaptation services, information workshops and sessions, ESL, community development and volunteer opportunities. This organization is located in Ward 1 Etobicoke North. Project Service Area: North Etobicoke (Wards 1 and 2)
Project Description: The goal of this project is to teach newcomer seniors how to deal with their own prejudices and how to respond to the prejudices of others. Through information workshops participants will address discrimination resulting in improved social and civic participation. Community Served by Project: Newcomer Seniors Project Activities: Outreach to seniors, creation of Advisory Group, development and delivery of 10 workshops to participants Number of Participants 150 Project Volunteers / 20 volunteers 400 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $46,812.00 Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 1 staff 640 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $18,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $18,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Providing 150 newcomer seniors with information to address discrimination and bias Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation.
Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 48: Scadding Court Community Centre 707 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M5T 2W6 Organization Overview: The organization is a multi-service centre that serves residents in downtown west Toronto. Services include children, youth, adult, and seniors programs, recreation programs, sports programs, after-four programs, services for new Canadians, health services and community events. This organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina. Project Service Area: Downtown west Toronto (Wards 19 and 20) Project Description: This project addresses the problem of lack of participation of newcomer Afghani young women in community life due to overt discrimination, lack of activities specific to their interests, competing responsibilities for family and school activities and cultural expectations that limit their community involvement. Through this project young women will participate in training and mentoring opportunities, as well as local decision making processes resulting in increased capability to participate equitably in the community and contribute to the process of changing community attitudes toward young women. Community Served by Project: Low income young women Project Activities: Leadership training, participatory program planning and decision making, access to public figures and decision makers, exposure to role models and support for community action, financial literacy workshop. Number of Participants 170 Project Volunteers / 6 volunteers 250 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $10,395.00 Project Funding from Other $6,000.00 Project Staff 1 staff 0 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $25,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $25,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 170 Afghani newcomers to participate in social and civic life Involvement of the community in project through 20 volunteers Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 49: Serve Canada Youth Service Organization 543 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1V1 Organization Overview: This organization serves diverse and at-risk youth in the City of Toronto by engaging them in experience-based education, teamwork and community involvement to achieve personal direction, achieve goals and contribute to society. Serve Canada Youth is primarily known for its Experiential Learning Program, a full-time nine-month program for youth ages 17-24 to provide essential hands-on service to various community organizations. Two programs are offered to inner-city youth ages 13-16 - a summer program and an after-school program. This organization is located in Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale. Project Service Area: multiple neighbourhoods across city, including Flemingdon Park/Thorncliffe Park, Malvern Project Description: This project seeks to build cultural pride among diverse and marginalized youth who face barriers and challenges to social, economic and civic participation. Through experiential learning, the youth will increase their understanding of equity and anti-oppression as well as increase their community participation. Community Served by Project: Youth from diverse ethno-racial backgrounds Project Activities: Creation of Youth Teams who will develop materials and resources and deliver workshops and educational sessions Number of Participants 70 Project Volunteers 12 volunteers 600 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $22,400.00 Project Funding from Other $173,311.00 Project Staff 6 staff 1261 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $25,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $25,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 70 youth to participate in social and civic life Involvement of the community in project through 12 volunteers Increased capability of racialized youth to address racism, discrimination and hate/bias activity Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 50: Sketch Working Arts for Street Involved and Homeless Youth P.O. Box 63. Stn B, Toronto, ON, M5T 2T2 Organization Overview: The organization provides arts programming, and job and life-skills training for youth who are, or are at risk of being street-involved or homeless. Activities integrate job and life-skills development with artistic disciplines including visual art, crafts, new media, music and creative writing. SKETCH operates a fully equipped arts studio in downtown Toronto offering respite and a place for street youth and high-risk youth to engage themselves during the day in drug-free, safe and stimulating activities. This organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina. Project Name: Sketch Building Equity in the Community 2011
Project Service Area: City-wide with emphasis on priority neighbourhoods Project Description: This project builds upon SKETCH's arts-based equity education template by offering it to youth in different communities, particularly in Toronto's priority neighbourhoods. Youth will receive anti-oppression and leadership training to enhance their understanding and further develop their capacity to address systemic oppression and human rights. Community Served by Project: Youth Project Activities: Music and poetry/spoken-word, movement and dance and visual arts will be utilized to engage youth to explore issues of racism, sexism, homophobia and poverty and how these issues shape their lives. This 6 months project will culminate in an equity arts showcase. Number of Participants 155 Project Volunteers 10 volunteers 200 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $37,663.00 Project Funding from Other $34,100.00 Project Staff 7 staff 928 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $24,070.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $15,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 155 youth to address systemic racism, discrimination and bias Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; description of outreach and engagement activities/events as well as results of the evaluation Condition: The recommended grant is less than the requested amount. In order to receive the 2011 funding, the organization must provide a revised budget and project plan to demonstrate that the project deliverables can be met. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 51: Somali Family and Child Skill Development Services 2192 Dundas Street W, Toronto, ON, M6R 1X3 Organization Overview: This organization provides services including early childhood education for preschool children, educating parents on school system and how to raise healthy children, providing resources (internet access, faxes, printers, sewing machines) for skill improvement, training parents on job search initiatives, placement of youth in Summer jobs and counselling school dropouts to reclaim self-confidence. Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The proposed projects seeks to promote social integration through educational approaches and minimize negative perceptions between employers and Muslim women, create harmonization and respect between cultural diversity, enhance self- esteem of Muslim women in workplace environment and improve employment accessibility and the living standard of low income families. Community Served by Project: Muslim women aged 22 35 years living in poverty Project Activities: Open dialogue sessions, selection of facilitators, development and delivery of workshops, organization of information sessions. Information sessions Number of Participants Project Volunteers 10 volunteers 640 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $6,000.00 Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 6 staff 1550 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $22,195.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
500 Total Project Budget: $28,195.00
Comments: The project is not recommended for funding. The application would be strengthened by demonstrating how the project activities have an impact for the community and contribute to the AEHR program objectives
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Application # 52:
The Stop Community Food Centre (The) P.O. Box 69, Station E, Toronto, ON, M6H 4E1
Organization Overview: The organization provides assistance to low income individuals and families in the area bounded by Runnymede Dr., Dovercourt Rd, Bloor St. and St. Clair Ave. Services include assistance with housing and employment, food, security program and community development. This organization is located in Ward 17 Davenport. Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: This project works to develop leaders to work in the community advocacy office. The recruitment and training will ensure that volunteers in the "Bread and Bricks" program have the skills and support they need to speak out about poverty issues in public and through the media, and to engage in community organizing. The goal of this project is to help create a vibrant and healthy community organized around principles of inclusion, equity and social justice. Community Served by Project: People living in poverty Project Activities: Outreach, community consultations, recruitment and training of workshop facilitators, training workshops on anti-oppression, personal empowerment through storytelling, political-economy, public speaking, understanding the media Number of Participants 560 Project Volunteers 60 volunteers 3000 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $30,988.00 Project Funding from Other $121,026.00 Staff 0.2 staff 390 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $14,200.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $14,200.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project Increased awareness of social inclusion and social justice by low income residents Community volunteers trained in workshop facilitation and leadership Increased community support activities and food security initiatives Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 53: Support Enhance Access Service (S.E.A.S.) Centre 603 Whiteside Place, Toronto, ON, M5A 1Y7
Organization Overview: The organization serves the Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian and Filipino communities across the city of Toronto with a goal to promote individual well-being, enhance family harmony and encourage community involvement. Services include supportive counselling, interpretation, pre-employment, ESL, family life education, women and parents groups, seniors and youth programs, community development and volunteer training. This organization is located in Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale. Project Name: Filipino Newcomer Rights Awareness and Advocacy
Project Service Area: St Jamestown, Downsview and Forest Hill Project Description: The project will provide live-in caregivers of Filipino background of the recent changes to the Live-In Caregiver Program so they can understand their rights and responsibilities within the workplace. The project will also provide information about community health services and career planning. Community Served by Project: Filipino youth and adults Project Activities: Outreach, educational workshops, policy analysis, advocacy and providing information on continued education opportunities. Number of Participants 590 Project Volunteers / 30 volunteers 1500 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $26,100.00 Project Funding from Other $19,393.00 Project Staff 1 staff 468 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $10,800.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $10,800.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information, skills and supports for 590 Filipino live-in caregivers to participate in economic life and support their safety and well-being Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 54: Support Services for Assaulted Women of Ontario Inc. (Operating as Springtide Resources Inc.) 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 220, Toronto, ON, M5T 2C7
Organization Overview: The organization informs and educates the community about wife assault/women abuse in order to decrease physical, psychological, emotional and sexual violence against women and their children in their intimate relations. The organization responds to the need for prevention focused interventions through information resources and training for assaulted women, their friends, families and other stakeholders. This organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina. Project Name: My MSG Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The "My MSG" Project will use social media to engage youth ages 15 - 29 in creating positive messages or affirmations for other youth that challenges serious issues such as bullying, homophobia, ableism, transphobia, racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination that they face every day. LGBTQ youth, youth of colour and newcomers, deaf youth, and youth with disabilities suffer high rates of bullying and discrimination in school, at the workplace, and in the community at large. Positive messages from one's peers can be powerful in the building of self esteem and identities. Community Served by Project: Youth Project Activities: Development and implementation of social media campaign Number of Participants 2400 Project Volunteers 4 volunteers 100 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: Project Funding from Other Project Staff 1 staff 160 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $10,325.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $10,300.00
$16,825.00 $4,900.00 $1,600.00 Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project:
Providing information and education to youth that addresses racism, bullying, homophobia and other forms of discrimination and hate/bias activity.
Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 55: Tamil Ealam Society of Canada (The) 1160 Birchmount Road, Unit 1A, Scarborough, ON, M1P 2B8 Organization Overview: The organization serves members of the Tamil community across the City of Toronto. Services include orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, educational seminars for women, outreach services, employment assistance, educational programs, language classes and cultural activities. This organization is located in Ward 37 Scarborough Centre. Project Name: Public Awareness on Racism and hate Crime
Project Service Area: Ward 37 Scarborough Centre Project Description: The project proposes to encourage civic participation for Tamil newcomers across the city through education and information sessions. The project will also address the context that many of the newcomers experienced racial discrimination prior to coming to Canada. Community Served by Project: Tamil newcomers Project Activities: Workshops, training sessions, information sessions, public forum Number of Participants Not specified Project Volunteers 25 volunteers 400 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $0.00 Project Funding from Other $6,600.00 Project Staff 1 staff 200 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $10,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
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Application # 56: Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office of Toronto For Social & Multicultural Development 18 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto, ON, M4H 1C3 Organization Overview: The organization serves Thorncliffe Park and the surrounding area and works to build a safe and healthy community through strengthening the quality of individual and community life, with a focus on newcomer communities (including South Asian, Afghan and Asian) and family programs. Activities include settlement and, LINC classes, employment and job search for newcomers, Early Years activities, information and referral and community access to computers. This organization is located in Ward 26 Don Valley West. Project Service Area: Flemingdon Park-Victoria Village Project Description: The project works with a group of youth from 4 of the local high schools that will meet weekly to plan and develop human rights workshops. These workshops will be open to all students and will address current human rights issues faced by youth in the community such as LGBTQ issues, all-isms, and teaching newcomers about Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The project will increase the civic participation of the youth participants and create opportunities for youth to provide leadership in their diverse community. Community Served by Project: Youth newcomers Project Activities: Information sessions, training sessions, organizing meetings, monthly workshops, a final summit and evaluation. Number of Participants 640 Project Volunteers / 10 volunteers 800 volunteer hours Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 2 staff 640 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $24,308.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $24,300.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended: Improved level of community participation, improved relationships with peers, improved understanding of human rights issues faced by youth Development of youth networks and connections among students from different schools. Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 57: Toronto ACORN 1324 Danforth Ave # 2, Toronto, ON, M4J 1M9 Organization Overview: Toronto ACORN is part of an international network of organisations whose central purpose is to effectively build the capacity of Toronto's low and moderate income urban residents on the critical issues of social and economic equity and justice. Toronto ACORN strives to empower groups to represent their own interest in public discourse and at decision making tables. Acorn Institute Canada will administer the funding as a trustee. The organization is located in Ward 29 Toronto-Danforth. Project Name: Building Solidarity Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: This project works to develop community capability to advocate for immediate and systemic change around issues of racism and discrimination. Through leadership training and workshops in four priority neighbourhoods the project seeks the participation of low and moderate income residents to work together on collective solutions. Community Served by Project: Ethno-racial communities, immigrants and refugees, people living in poverty
Project Activities: Door-to-door outreach, leadership training, delivery of workshops to residents, development of partnerships Number of Participants 80 Project Volunteers 0 volunteers 0 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $0.00 Project Funding from Other $34,700.00 Project Staff 3 staff staff hours not reported 2011 Grant Requested: $25,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: The project activities demonstrated a fit with the AEHR program criteria. However, due to lack of available funding this application is not recommended for funding as other requests were identified as higher priority for support.
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Application # 58:
Toronto Centre for Community Learning & Development 269 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 2G3
Organization Overview: The organization serves adults with low literacy skills, and newcomers in the area bounded by Yonge St., Victoria Park Ave., Lake Ontario, and the Danforth. Services include the employment training including literacy, basic computer skills, and access to academic upgrading; the development of independent living skills, including communication skills, self-direction and self-management, self-advocacy, and others. This organization is located in Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale. Project Name: Civic Engagement and Community Development Initiative
Project Service Area: Regent Park, Moss Park and St. Jamestown neighbourhoods Project Description: The project is an extension of a pilot project funded by AEHR in 2010 to increase the involvement of newcomers in community development and civic participation. Project participants will receive in-depth training to provide the skills and knowledge to lead community development initiatives (i.e. workshops) within their neighbourhoods and encourage other residents to become more active resulting in stronger community cohesion and sense of belonging for newcomers. Community Served by Project: Immigrants and Refugees Project Activities: Training workshops and leadership learning circles Project Volunteers 5 Volunteers 3000 Hours Project Funding from Other Sources $25,500.00 Project Staff .6 FTE 1300 hours 2011 Grant Requested: $36,500.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $20,000.00
Number of Participants 15 leaders+ 100 residents
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project Information, skills and supports for 115 newcomers to participate in civic life Involvement of the community in project through 5 volunteers
Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops and learning circles sessions , description of outreach activities as well as results of the project evaluation Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 59: Toronto Coalition for Better Childcare Services 206 - 489 College Street, Toronto, ON, M6G 1A5 Organization Overview: The organization serves residents and organisations across Toronto by working towards a system of childcare which is universally accessible, non-profit, non-compulsory and publicly funded. Its membership includes over 200 childcare programs, family resource programs, home child-care agencies, parents and child care staff. Services include media campaigns, public education, and consultation, professional development, policy papers and liaison between the child care community and government. This organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina. Project Service Area: City-wide
Project Description: This project builds upon the previously funded activities that support the partnership developed between the TCBCC (Toronto's Early Learning and Child Care community), Gizhaadaawgamik (a first Nations child care program located in the First Nations Public School (TDSB) at Broadview and Dundas) and other agencies within the Aboriginal Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Community of Toronto. The project will include the Aboriginal child care community to ensure their continued engagement and increased participation in all aspects of the City's "Best Start" and "Service Plan" process and will continue to provide site specific support to the Aboriginal Community's Service providers and increase respect and value Toronto's Aboriginal community. Community Served by Project: Aboriginal Pre-schoolers (4 years & under) Children (5 - 14) Project Activities: Workshops, coordination, outreach, advocacy initiatives Number of Participants Not specified Project Volunteers 23 volunteers 280 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $8,970.00 Project Funding from Other $9,880.00 Project Staff 0 staff 0 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $15,600.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: This application was submitted after the application deadline. The application was not reviewed.
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Application # 60:
Toronto Community & Culture Centre 222 Elm Street, Suite 110, Toronto, ON, M5T 1K5
Organization Overview: The organization serves the Mandarin-speaking community from Mainland China. Services include settlement support, information and referral, ESL, youth programs and other cultural and community development activities. This organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina. Project Service Area: City-wide
Project Description: This public education and community engagement project proposes to provide youth with an opportunity to improve their knowledge of human rights issues and policies and to increase their participation in civic life through educational workshops on access, equity and human rights topics. Community Served by Project: Mandarin speaking Chinese youth Project Activities: Participant outreach, recruitment and workshop delivery. Production and distribution of promotional flyers Number of Participants 50 Project Volunteers 10 volunteers 250 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $6,500.00 Project Funding from Other $8,000.00 Project Staff 1 staff 400 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $15,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
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Application # 61:
Toronto Tamil Seniors Association P.O. Box # 1114 Station F 50 Charles Street, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2T8
Organization Overview: The organization serves Tamil seniors in the St. Jamestown and Regent Park area with information and referral to services, translation and interpretation, workshops, a women's support group, a food bank and recreational activities. This organization is located in Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale. Project Service Area: St Jamestown and Regent Park neighbourhoods
Project Description: The project works to help Tamil seniors who live on their own with limited support from the community and are unable to perform day to day activities to live independently by providing information on health care, interpretation, transportation and friendly visits. As a result, they will decrease the possibility of going to the hospital regularly. Community Served by Project: Tamil seniors Project Activities: Activities include family visits, workshops, newsletter, take part in programs and health check. Number of Participants Not specified Project Volunteers 42 volunteers 160 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $440.00 Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 1 staff 260 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $10,900.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: The application is not recommended for funding as the project activities focus on health promotion and do not demonstrate a fit with the AEHR funding objectives and criteria.
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Application # 62: Toronto Womens City Alliance C/O NYWC - 2446 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON, M6E 3T1
Organization Overview: Toronto Women's City Alliance (TWCA) has worked to make women visible and audible in local government in Toronto by pursuing concrete actions in six priority areas: affordable housing, governance, violence against women, policing, childcare and the environment. Some activities that express the TWCA's priorities focus in two main areas: political education and voter engagement; gender mainstreaming, gender budgeting and accountability in local government. The organization is located in Ward 16 Eglinton-Lawrence Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project will support reducing barriers to access and equity for women in Toronto. Through outreach, research, analysis advocacy and public education activities and materials, the activities proposed in this grant will work towards increasing awareness of systemic gender discrimination affecting the diverse women of Toronto within services and institutions. Community Served by Project: diverse women Project Activities: Outreach, workshops, manuals, review and monitoring of legislative and policy decisions and reports, advocacy, active participation in networks and partnerships to apply a gender lens in the development of programs and services. Number of Participants 145 Project Volunteers 30 volunteers 3500 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $8,600.00 Project Funding from Other $0.00 Project Staff 0.51 staff 900 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $31,460.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $31,400.00
Trustee: North York Women's Centre Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Increased capability of institutions and community agencies to address gender inequity Engagement of women in community life and decision-making Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops/meetings, description of outreach activities and other indicators of the influence of the project actions to influence change as well as results of project evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 63: Urban Alliance on Race Relations 302 Spadina Ave, Suite 507, Toronto, ON, M5T 2E7 Organization Overview: The organization promotes a stable and healthy multi-racial, multi-ethnic environment in the community by undertaking educational, research and advocacy activities that facilitate racial and ethnic harmony. The organization provides advice and acts as an advocate for policy and legislative developments related to systemic discrimination and racism. The organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina. Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project will seek to achieve a positive race relations and human rights climate in Toronto by supporting public education and awareness and increasing dialogue around race relations, especially within agencies and institutions, and encouraging youth to become involved in a range of initiatives to involve marginalized and racialized youth in issues facing their communities. Community Served by Project: Diverse communities Project Activities: Outreach and youth engagement, information sessions on equity in education, consultation to the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) and the Special Investigation Unit (SIU). Activities will also include Train-the-Trainer workshops, media production workshops and social media postings. Number of Participants 7390 Project Volunteers 32 volunteers 110 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $40,000.00 Project Funding from Other $142,000.00 Project Staff 2 staff 652.5 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $46,500.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $41,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended: Increased awareness of race relations issues and responses in Toronto Increased awareness of gender based violence Training for youth in the use of social media to increase their civic participation Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Condition: In order to receive the 2011 funding, the organization must provide an updated project evaluation framework for its activities. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 64: We Help Youth 555 Burnhamthorpe Road, Suite 216, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 2Y3 Organization Overview: W.H.Y. is an organization committed to youth development. It was established in October 2003 by a group of nine dedicated youth. W.H.Y. provides a youth-friendly environment to promote access to services such as counselling, academic tutoring, substance abuse prevention, civic participation training and recreation. We work diligently and holistically to develop good relationship amongst youth by providing programs that develop positive emotional and moral maturity, leadership skills, and good citizenship. This agency is located in Ward 3 Etobicoke Centre. Project Service Area: Wards 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Etobicoke North and Centre)
Project Description: This project aims to dispel myths around Islam and Muslims by showcasing the diversity of Muslims in Toronto. This project will use various mediums to communicate to members of other communities in order to build a coalition of people that can help others address Islam phobia. The project will engage youth in its activities also resulting in increased civic participation by youth. Community Served by Project: Muslim community Project Activities: Creation of a planning committee Workshops, information sessions, anti- oppression training, community forums, development of visual materials and social media campaign Number of Participants 306 Project Volunteers / 65 volunteers 6550 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $4,450.00 Project Funding from Other $8,120.00 Project Staff 1 staff 15 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $16,200.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $16,200.00
Total Project Budget: $28,770.00 Trustee: CultureLink
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Information and education to combat discrimination against Muslims Participation of youth in addressing discrimination and bias/hate activity Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions , description of outreach activities, links to online resources, copies of other resources, uptake of social media activities as well as results of the project evaluation. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 65: Workers' Action Centre 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 223, Toronto, ON, M5S 2T9 Organization Overview: The organization works to address the widespread systemic violations of employment standards, health and safety and human rights abuses for non-unionized workers in Toronto. WAC also responds to the growth of low waged precarious work and the changing shape of the Canadian labour market through education, support and organizing of workers across the City. The organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project works to support precariously employed and temporary agency workers from racialized and immigrant communities in Toronto to understand their new rights and responsibilities under Bill 139 Employment Standards Amendment Act (Temporary Help Agencies. Through information sessions, workshops and other education initiatives, participants will be better able to participate in economic life. Community Served by Project: Ethno-racial immigrants Project Activities: Activities include information sessions, outreach, and workshops across the city Project Volunteers 49 volunteers 463 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $16,458.00 Project Funding from Other $64,806.98 Project Staff 1 staff 1820 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $20,000.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $20,000.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project: Increased local supports for employment rights and responsibilities for vulnerable immigrant, racialized workers, newcomers and women increased public awareness of labour laws and their impacts on immigrants, racialized workers, newcomers and women. Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation. Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 66: Youth Action Network 215 Spadina Ave, Suite 410, Toronto, ON, M5T 2C7
Organization Overview: Youth Action Network is a "for youth by youth" organization that has served the GTA for over 15 years. Largely volunteer run, Youth Action Network (YAN) is geared towards empowering youth to pursue a proactive approach to activism through education and awareness. It works to provide practical support and activities that contribute to national development, social progress, environmental protection, and strengthen international cooperation while emphasizing linkages with other youth oriented NGOs. The organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina. Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project works to increase youth participation in anti-racism and anti-oppression efforts through education programming. The project will develop a youth-led "Agents of Change Network" (CAN), which will be an on-going youth led initiative aimed at connecting groups of youth of colour living in Jane/Finch, Malvern, KingstonGalloway and Lawrence Heights neighbourhoods. Each group will carry out local projects and share updates and outcomes of these projects with the other groups during meetings, workshops and community fairs. The second component of the project is education programming for high school students from across Toronto to build on the knowledge shared at the two day Ruckus conference attended by more than 600 students each year. Community Served by Project: Youth Project Activities: Workshops, project planning sessions with youth groups and school classes, implementation of local projects. Two day Ruckus conference for high school students from across the city Number of Participants 1360 Project Volunteers 100 volunteers 2000 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $8,200.00 Project Funding from Other $43,948.00 Project Staff 3.5 staff 7000 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $38,500.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $38,500.00
Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended A decrease in bullying and hate-related behaviour amongst students Improvement in awareness of racism and interest in anti-racism, and increased youth civic engagement in Jane/Finch, Malvern, Kingston-Galloway and Lawrence Heights Project final report will include: Description of completed project activities, project income and expenditures; number and role of volunteers; partner organizations; number of workshops, sessions, and description of outreach activities as well as results of the evaluation Comments: This organization previously received AEHR funding on a Partnership basis. The AEHR Program will be reviewed in 2011 to determine the role of partnership and investment activities within this program's mandate. The 2011 funding is recommended on a one-year basis. Funding Period: The recommended funding is to be used during the period from July 01, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
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Application # 67: Youth in Motion Education Foundation 20 Queen Street West, Suite 1000, Toronto, ON, M5H 3R3 Organization Overview: The organization designs and implements career programs and resources for youth, provides scholarships, bursaries and financial awards, and works with other organizations to improve their effectiveness in program implementation and design. This organization is located in Ward 27 Toronto Centre Rosedale. Project Service Area: City-wide Project Description: The project works to enhance training of youth mentors to maximize transfer of information on equity issues and access to resources supporting youth with barriers to break through and also assist youth out of poverty cycle in the city. The project will create new partnerships and increase the mentoring component with the intent to increase the success rate of youth participants in accessing scholarships and financial awards. Community Served by Project: Youth
Project Activities: Volunteer recruiting and coordination, developing and supporting partnerships, training, consultation and coaching. Number of Participants Not specified Project Volunteers 56 volunteers 908 volunteer hours In-Kind Support: $146,100.00 Project Funding from Other $259,931.00 Project Staff 4 staff 440 staff hours 2011 Grant Requested: $19,500.00 2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00
Comments: The application is not recommended for funding. The project activities did not demonstrate a strong fit with the AEHR program criteria and priorities.
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2011 Access Equity and Human Rights

Detailed Program Summaries

Total Project Budget: $103,733.00

Total Project Budget $26,240.00

150 Total Project Budget: $15,600.00

Total Project Budget: $86,400.00

Total Project Budget: $61,354.80

Total Project Budget: $46,000.00

In-Kind Support: $21,700.00

Project Funding from Other $10,000.00

2011 Grant Requested: $14,300.00

2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00

Project Service Area: City-wide

Project Volunteers 50 volunteers 1000 hours

Total Project Budget: $27,725.00

In-Kind Support: $5,150.00

Project Funding from Other Sources $0.00

Total Project Budget: $47,892.00

Total Project Budget:

$47,920.00 $30,620.00 $0.00 Benefits/Expected Outcomes of Recommended Project:

Total Project Budget: $59,812.00

Total Project Budget: $38,000.00

Total Project Budget: Not specified

Project Volunteers 23 volunteers 690 volunteer hours

Total Project Budget: $31,434.00

In-Kind Support: $8,434.00

Project Funding from Other $1,000.00

Number of Participants Not provided

Total Project Budget: Not specified

Total Project Budget: $38,939.00

Total Project Budget: $111,449.00

Total Project Budget: $63,860.00

In-Kind Support: $2,400.00

Total Project Budget: $70,500.00

Total Project Budget: $36,000.00

Total Project Budget: $44,300.00

Total Project Budget: $33,500.00

Total Project Budget: $36,018.00

In-Kind Support: $6,700.00

Project Funding from Other $560.00

2011 Grant Requested: $28,258.00

2011 Grant Recommended: $0.00

Number of Participants Not specified

Total Project Budget: $21,250.00

Total Project Budget: $18,962.00

2011 Grant Requested: $15,262.00

2011 Grant Recommended: $15,200.00

Total Project Budget: $35,916.00

Total Project Budget: $22,950.00

Total Project Budget: $57,123.75

Total Project Budget: $43,480.00

Project Volunteers 20 volunteers 100 volunteer hours

Total Project Budget: $28,702.00

In-Kind Support: $12,852.00

Project Funding from Other Source $0.00

2011 Grant Requested: $15,850.00

Total Project Budget: $18,150.00

Total Project Budget: $37,690.00

Total Project Budget: $118,200.00

2011 Grant Requested: $20,000.00

2011 Grant Recommended: $20,000.00

Total Project Budget: $24,846.00