Rui Martins - West Neighbourhood House - Page 2
Dear friends and neighbours,
The Holiday season is upon us. And, for many, it is an opportunity to look back and reflect on the past year. 2023 was a challenging year for many in our community, with the rising cost of living, combined with a housing affordability crisis.
The House is responding to these conditions by enhancing …
Help change the conditions that drive social inequities in our community by giving to our Winter Appeal!
A higher cost of living, unaffordable and unavailable housing, and social exclusion continue to distress people in our community. By making a donation in support of West Neighbourhood House, you enable us to respond to the immediate needs of …
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Welcome November!!!
It is hard to believe we are already entering the eleventh month of the year, and it is also true that the autumn season with its wonderful colors is almost gone…
As the harvesting season is coming to an end, we have heard from gardeners a number of rewarding stories about this time of the year. The whole …
About the Milky Way Garden
Mission Statement
To increase the quality of life of marginalized people in Parkdale by establishing a Shared Urban Agriculture Space for Parkdale: a site of urban agriculture and environmental projects that increase access to healthy fresh food, while creating opportunities for learning, training, employment and community connections.
Background
The Milky Way Garden is a …
H.O.P.E. stands for Healthy, Organic Parkdale Edibles.
The H.O.P.E. Community Garden was dug in 2006 next to the Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre. The garden’s main emphasis is on growing food, but flowers also beautify the garden and attract pollinators. The 4,000-square-foot space has almost 100 gardeners in 50 plots, including communal spaces and plots for individuals, families and …
Our Parkdale Good Food Market begins Wednesday, July 5 where you can get fresh produce, baked treats, momos, samosas and more! Every Wednesday, join us from 4-7 pm for fun activities all summer! In July, the Market will run in the Church parking lot, and in August will run in Masaryk Park!
What is a Good …
Growing the Future is a free after-school program for children and youth.
Throughout our program, teen mentors work with Greenest City staff to engage children in activities surrounding food and environmental literacy. Between learning in one of our community vegetable gardens to getting a handle on basic techniques and practices in the kitchen, Growing the Future …
The Dunn Parkette Indigenous Garden is used to engage the earth and Indigenous community members through a weekly program, seasonal events and volunteering to take care of the garden.
Please contact shonahbu@westnh.org for how to get involved
Thriving Earth, Thriving People
Greenest City builds healthy, inclusive neighbourhoods centred around place-based climate action. Our work is focused on collective care of the earth (and each other!) and building resilient communities in response to climate change.
We prioritize co-creating solutions with people who are experiencing the impacts of climate change the most. These impacts are being …
Summer is not over yet!
At the beginning of this summer, we could not believe we were already there, planning for the growing season… Summer, summer, summer! It just arrived a few months ago and guess what…Many of us couldn’t wait to enjoy the summer delights and, of course, includes the excitement of gardening together. Wow …