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Apply to be a Board member with Creating Together Family Resource Centre

March 12, 2018 by Creating Together

HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE REALLY PASSIONATE ABOUT JOINING, DEADLINE COULD BE EXTENDED

 

If you are passionate about strengthening families and making a difference in the Parkdale community, consider supporting the Creating Together Family Resource Centre by joining our team as a volunteer member of our Board of Directors.

The Membership and Board Development Committee is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in being recommended at our spring 2018 Annual General Meeting.

All board members must be:

  • Committed to supporting Creating Together and its mission “to support the healthy social, cognitive, emotional and physical development of children 0 to under 6 years and their families.
  • Currently a resident of the Parkdale community.

Preference is given to individuals who use or have used our services in the past. Previous experience with Boards and non-profit organizations is an asset, however, it it not required.

The Board of Directors consists of 9 members drawn from various segments of the community. A variety of backgrounds, skill sets and perspectives are valued. The term of office is 1-2 years.

Board meetings are held monthly (excluding August and December), usually the third Wednesday at 7:30pm, although this is negotiable. Board members also participate in board committees and are involved in periodic strategic planning sessions and community events.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete submit a cover letter and current resume to creatingtogether@rogers.com

The deadline to receive applications is 11:59 pm on Sunday April 15, 2018, however, if you are really passionate about joining, dedline could be extended.

Interviews will be held and selected prior to the Annual General Meeting, at which successful applicants will be voted in.

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Join Us March 8 for International Women’s Day

March 4, 2018 by Creating Together

Each year, the team at Creating Together puts on a special day for the women of our community, for International Women’s Day (IWD).

This Thursday March 8th, join us at  for homemade facials, hand softness and a special snack for all!

We hope do see you there!

What is International Women’s Day?

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. (https://www.internationalwomensday.com)

Origins of International Women’s Day

We can trace the beginnings of International Women’s Day back to labour movements in North America and Europe in the early twentieth century, with a growing force for women to take part as equals in society. The first International Women’s Day was observed on March 19, 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. That day, more than one million women and men showed their support by participating in public events. In the years that followed, other countries began to observe and celebrate this day. The United Nations began celebrating IWD in 1975, later adopting March 8 as the official International Women’s Day.

This Year’s Theme: Feminism

Each year, IWD carries a different theme, and this year, the theme is Feminism. According to the Government of Canada, “Feminism is simply about equality – equality for women, men and people of all gender identities. Achieving gender equality means that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.” (http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/commemoration/iwd-jif/theme-en.html).

This year’s theme, #MyFeminism, is inspired by the role feminism and celebrates the feminists, activists, advocates and allies to lead the way to global change.

 

Other Ways to Get Involved

Here are ten ideas from “The Status of Women Canada” for how you can celebrate International Women’s Day:

  • Take part in an International Women’s Day event in your community.
  • Participate in the #MyFeminism campaign by providing your answer to the question: What does feminism mean to you?
  • Recognize the achievements of an exceptional woman in your community by profiling her in a local paper or online platform, making a donation to a charity in her name, or nominating her for an award (such as the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case).
  • Print the International Women’s Day poster to display in your office, home or community.
  • Share the International Women’s Day infobites across social media.
  • Encourage youth to get involved through classroom discussions and activities, using the Educators’ Toolkit.
  • Learn more about the challenges facing women around the world from international organizations like UN Women.
  • Donate your time to a local, national or international organization that supports women and gender equality.
  • Talk with men and boys about their role as advocates and allies for gender equality.
  • Plan a fundraising event at your workplace or school for a charity that works with women or works to advance gender equality.

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Featured, Special Activities Tagged With: Celebrating Community, International Women's Day, Parkdale

Thank You Mazon Canada Foundation!

January 11, 2018 by Creating Together

Creating Together would like to acknowledge the Mazon Canada Foundation for their grant of $3,000 in 2017 to help support our food and nutrition programs. This funding was used to purchase food for our daily snack program and for healthy meals provided through community events and potlucks for families. In 2017, this program served over 8,000 nutritious snacks to 628 children ages from infancy to six years and approximately 850 meals to families.

Healthy choice muffin creations during family baking time, heart cookie morsels for Valentine’s Day and Family Day potluck feast! Just a few of the many ways that food brings families together at Creating Together.

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Important Changes to Parent Relief Program

January 2, 2018 by Creating Together

Beginning in January 2018, Ontario’s four child and family programs will be integrated into one common system, under the EarlyON umbrella. This transformation will offer a consistent set of core services across the province. The programs to be consolidated under the EarlyON umbrella are:

  • Ontario Early Years Centres
  • Parenting and Family Literacy Centres
  • Child Care Resource Centres
  • Better Beginnings, Better Futures

As a result, child respite programs are no longer being funded and as a result, the Parent Relief Program previously offered by Creating Together on Wednesdays and Thursdays, will no longer be provided.

While this may be unfortunate for those parents and caregivers who have accessed this service in the past,  there is also a bright side for the province of Ontario: $140 million will be invested into Ontario’s early years system, bringing 100 more EarlyON centres across the province over the next three years. These new centres will be created across the province over the next three years.

For more information on these changes, please visit the following:

  • Early ON Child and Family Centres
  • Canada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Agreement

Creating Together will continue to offer a wide range of Programs for Families, as well as Programs for Parents and Caregivers.

Moving forward, if there is a particular need or issue that you are working through as a parent or caregiver, we invite you to attend our Information Session on January 22nd at 1:30pm, or January 25th at 10am. Creating Together Staff will be hearing concerns from the community, to inform programming for the coming year. If you’re unable to make these dates, please contact staff and let them know the areas you need some help with.

 

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Join us for our Annual Holiday Party!

November 25, 2017 by Creating Together

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Our mission is to support the healthy social, cognitive, emotional and physical development of children 0 to 6 years and their families. We welcome children aged 0 to 6 years and their families/ caregivers to relax and connect with each other and with the greater communities through our many programs.
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MON 9:00am - 2:30pm
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FRI 9:00am - 1:30pm
SAT 10am - 2:00pm (twice monthly)
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