Southeast Scarborough Planning Table
Neighbourhood Improvement Areas:
- #135 Mornelle Court (Morningside)
- #136 Kingston Galloway/Orton Park (West Hill)
- #137 Woburn
- #139 Scarborough Village
Councillor & Ward:
Paul Ainslie, Ward 24
2019 Meeting Schedule:
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| September 18 | Cedarbrooke Community Centre, Craft Room – 91 Eastpark Mornelle Blvd. | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| October 16 | East Scarborough Storefront – 4040 Lawrence Ave. E. | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| November 20 | East Scarborough Storefront – 4040 Lawrence Ave. E. | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
2018-2019 Priority Actions:
- Participation in Civic Decision-Making: Develop a joint service plan to increase access, coordination, and investment in community services for Southeast Scarborough Neighbourhood Improvement Area residents
- Social Development:
- Implement a variety of programs to assist low income parents
- Obtain resident input on types of programs and services being offered in the neighbourhood
- Establish a communication plan to increase information sharing between residents, service providers, business, and government
- Create a Community Blog/newsletter to keep residents up to date on community events and activities
- Develop a networking plan to create opportunities for community members to regularly engage with each other
- Economic Opportunities:
- Create training and capacity building opportunities for residents to increase the ability to participate in the labour market
- Explore opportunities with local businesses and employment service providers to increase opportunity/access to employment for Southeast Scarborough residents
- Healthy Lives: Create a health and well-being plan to address concerns identified by local stakeholders — including aspects of community safety and environmental health
- Physical Surroundings: Create a map of meeting spaces in the neighbourhood
2017 Priority Actions:
- Social Development: Supported the Pathways to Education Program with Youthlink by working with high school age youth to discuss families on educational concerns, develop advocacy skills, address financial supports for travel needs, and transition expenses for post secondary application fees
- Healthy Lives: Implemented the Healthy Kids Community Challenge to over 70 children, parents, and service providers; promoted healthy eating, physical exercise, and creating healthy literacy for children
- Physical Surroundings: Revitalized outdoor play spaces at 4100 and 4110 Lawrence Ave. E. through a Partnership Opportunities Legacy Fund 2 application; installed a splash pad and skateboard park, and enhanced an older playground with a new surface
Neighbourhood Action Plan
Each Neighbourhood Planning Table creates an Action Plan that reflects each of the Neighbourhood Improvement Areas’s (NIA) priority issues identified by residents and other stakeholders. Residents, local agencies, and other stakeholders provide input to ensure actions are prioritized according to the need of the community, and to identify the resources that are needed to complete the actions.
The Action Plan below is categorized by the 5 domains of wellbeing that are central to the Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020 (TSNS 2020), and tracked and updated regularly to address changing needs.
Economic Opportunities
| Name and Description | Lead Organization/ # of Partners | # of Residents Engaged | ($) Resources Required | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food Skills Program: Food Handler and Food Skills Program | Toronto Employment & Social Services – City of Toronto/ 5 Partner Organizations | 15 | $5,000 | Completed |
| User Education Programs: Conduct User Education programs related to job search for youth and adults | Toronto Public Library – City of Toronto/ 4 Partner Organizations | 43 | $5,000 | In Progress |
| Childcare Provider Information Sessions: Information sessions and training opportunities for single parent families as home childcare providers | Toronto Employment & Social Services – City of Toronto/3 Partner Organizations | 25 | $5,000 | Completed |
| Canada Goose Recruitment Drive: Recruitment and screening to prepare participants for a job interview with Canada Goose | Toronto Employment & Social Services – City of Toronto/ 1 Partner Organization | 66 | $5,000 | Completed |
| Internationally Educated Professional Mentorship Event: Employment support for internationally experienced professionals | Toronto Employment & Social Services – City of Toronto/ 20 Partner Organization | 400 | $5,000 | Completed |
| East Scarborough Works Project: Increase the number of local employers and increase the number of skilled residents | East Scarborough Storefront/ 3 Partner Organizations | 135 | $200,000 | In Progress |
| Healthy Corner Store Project: Revitalization of store at 4OOO Lawrence Avenue East, to be a profitable food retail space | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto/ 4 Partner Organizations | 100 | $5,000 | In Progress |
Healthy Lives
| Name and Description | Lead Organization/ # of Partners | # of Residents Engaged | ($) Resources Required | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Kids Community Challenge: A provincial initiative to create communities where children can lead healthier lives | East Scarborough Boys & Girls Club/ 20 Partner Organizations | 4000 | $25,000 | Completed |
| Wellness Day: Event to promote health information and services to residents | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto/ 4 Partner Organizations | 200 | $6,000 | In Progress |
| Pedometer Lending Program: Promote pedometer lending to residents to encouraging physical activity | Toronto Public Library – City of Toronto/ 2 Partner Organizations | 107 | $6,000 | Completed |
| East Scarborough Multi-Sport Collaborative: This program uses sports to promote life and health in communities | University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus/ 3 Partner Organizations | 150 | $40,000 | Completed |
| Playing for Keeps Neighbourhood Games: A program that uses play to inspire community unity and physical activity | University of Toronto/ 3 Partner Organizations | 1874 | $13,500 | In Progress |
| Ontario Trillium Foundation Soccer Program’s and Norrington Tennis Program: Soccer and tennis programs for children in Kingston Galloway (Orton Park), Mornelle Court (Morningside), and Malvern areas | University of Toronto, Scarborough/ 3 Partner Organizations | 35 | $81,000 | In Progress |
| Coping With Stress: Mental health workshops for middle and high school students | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto/ 4 Partner Organizations | 75 | $6,000 | In Progress |
| Smoke Free Tobacco Prevention and Cessation training at Centennial College Progress Campus (Woburn) | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto | 12 | $0 | Completed |
| Investing in Youth Engagement Project – Grant Recipients | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto | 50 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Student Health Programs at St John Paul II (Morningside): Student Nutrition and Hand Washing program, Canada’s Food Guide resources and consultations | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto | 50 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Food Skills Capacity Building: Nutrition organizational skill building workshops for Youth in Mornelle Court (Morningside) Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto | 12 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Youth Engagement in Leadership and Learning (YELL) at Cedarbrae Library | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto | 12 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Bed Bug Workshop | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto | 15 | $2,000 | In Progress |
| New Mom Parenting Program | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities | 15 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Harm Reduction Outreach sessions for Agency Staff & Residents | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Agincourt Community Services, Toronto Community Housing Corporation | 10 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Health Promotion Session: Smoking cessation counselling and Nicotine Replacing Therapy | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, Toronto Community Housing Corporation | 20 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Diabetes Prevention Workshop | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto | 20 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Health and Wellness Fair: Resources and Eduction for residents at 4175 Lawrence Ave E. | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Toronto Community Housing corporation | 50 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Diabetes prevention Workshop: 4 Week diabetes prevention series at East Scarborough Storefront | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, East Scarborough Storefront | 50 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Smoking Cessation and Nicotine Reduction Treatment workshop through Scarborough Health Network | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities | 18 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Resident Outreach: Connecting vulnerable population groups at 4175 Lawrence Avenue E. to Toronto Public Health Services | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Canadian Mental Health Agency | 5 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Diabetes Prevention Program at Mornelle Hub | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, Toronto Community Housing Corporation | 15 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Healthy Eating on a Budget: Workshop promoting nutrition and healthy meals on a budget at Mornelle Court Hub Food Bank | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Toronto Community Housing Corporation | 15 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Community BBQ and Eco Fair: Lawrence & Orton Community fair at 3939-3947 Lawrence Ave. E, providing Toronto Public Health Dental Resources & Education | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto | 100 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Community BBQ Fair: Providing Toronto Public Health Dental Resources & Education at 3847 Lawrence Ave. E | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Toronto Community Housing Corporation | 100 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Community BBQ Fair: Providing Toronto Public Health Dental Resources & Education at 4100-4110 Lawrence Ave. E | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Toronto Community Housing Corporation | 100 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Toronto Youth Health Promotion and Outreach | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough | 65 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Toronto Public Health Dental Outreach Program at Mornelle Court | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Toronto Community Housing Corporation | 100 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Healthy Eating Training: Workshops for Youth Leaders and Summer Staff of Toronto Community Housing Corporation | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Toronto Community Housing Corporation | 37 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Healthy Eating Training: Workshops for Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Pathways to Education, Youthlnk | 37 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Healthy Cooking Workshops: Nutrition and cooking workshop series at Native Child and Family services | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Native Child and Family services | 9 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Healthy Cooking Workshops: Series for Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning Scarborough Village | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto, Pathways to Education, Youthlnk | 100 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Research Project: Research focused on local and regional trends in mental health and needs among newcomers in East Toronto | Local Immigration Partnership/ 3 Partner Organizations | 250 | $2,500 | Completed |
| Mental Health 101 for Frontline Workers: Mental Health Training sessions for frontline health and settlement staff | Local Immigration Partnership/ 4 Partner Organizations | 250 | $3,000 | Completed |
| Identifying Synergies and Opportunities For Newcomers: Engage faith organizations and grassroots groups to identifying opportunities for newcomers | Toronto East Quadrant-Local Immigration Partnership/ 3 Partner Organizations | 250 | $2,000 | Completed |
Participation in Civic Decision-Making
| Name and Description | Lead Organization/ # of Partners | # of Residents Engaged | ($) Resources Required | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoting Resident-Led Groups: Opportunities for resident-led groups to build and strengthen leadership and engagement skills | Social Development, Finance & Administration – City of Toronto/ 10 Partner Organizations | 150 | $25,000 | In Progress |
| Let’s Inspire For Today (LIFT) Project: Youth leadership program created to foster stronger youth-led civic engagement | University of Toronto, Scarborough/ 3 Partner Organizations | 200 | $20,000 | In Progress |
| Youth Leadership in High Schools: Deliver leadership programs to high school aged youth | Toronto Public Health- City of Toronto/ 3 Partner Organizations | 300 | $10,000 | In Progress |
| Local Resident Advisory Committees: Engage resident groups to develop advisory groups | Social Development, Finance & Administration – City of Toronto/ 3 Partner Organizations | 130 | $25,000 | In Progress |
| Parenting Program in Scarborough Village: Make the Connection 0-1) | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto | 15 | $2,000 | Completed |
| Parenting Programs in West Hill: Living & Learning with Baby, Make the Connection (0-1), Make the Connection (1-2), Nobody’s Perfect | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto | 30 | $2,000 | In Progress |
| Parenting Programs in Woburn: Living & Learning with Baby, Nobody’s Perfect | Toronto Public Health – City of Toronto | 30 | $2,000 | In Progress |
Social Development
Physical Surroundings
| Name and Description | Lead Organization/ # of Partners | # of Residents Engaged | ($) Resources Required | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Gardening Skills Program: A basic gardening skills program for greening outdoor spaces | Parks, Forest & Recreation, City of Toronto/ 2 Partner Organizations | 25 | $1,500 | Completed |
| POL 2 Project at 41OO & 411O Lawrence Avenue East: POL 2 Funding to enhance outdoor play areas with a splash pad, skateboard park, and playground | Toronto Community Housing Corporation/ 2 Partner Organizations | 20 | $425,000 | In Progress |
| 4175 Renovation Enhancement Project: POL 2 Funding for community kitchen upgrade and community room upgrade | Toronto Community Housing Corporation/ 3 Partner Organizations | 10 | $232,000 | Planned |
| Project Susan: POL 2 Funding for basement common area renovations and basketball court upgrades | Toronto Community Housing Corporation/ 4 Partner Organizations | 20 | $406,000 | Planned |
| POL Project at 43O1 Kingston Road: POL 2 Fund project to enhance the pool, multi purpose rooms, and gymnasium | Toronto Community Housing Corporation/ 3 Partner Organizations | 20 | $400,000 | In Progress |
| Upgrades to Curran Hall: POL 2 funding to enhance physical spaces for programs and service needs | Parks, Forest & Recreation, City of Toronto/ 2 Partner Organizations | 15 | $250,000 | Planned |
| Mornelle Court Hub: POL 2 Funds to develop community hub and computer lab | Toronto Community Housing Corporation/ 5 Partner Organizations | 300 | $380,000 | Completed |
| Revitalize the Youth Lounge at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre: Youth access to recreation spaces; programs, services, community meetings, events, workshops | Parks, Forest & Recreation, City of Toronto/ 4 Partner Organizations | 100 | $40,000 | Completed |
| New Gym For Scarborough Village: Establish a gymnasium for recreation programming in Scarborough Village | Parks, Forest & Recreation, City of Toronto/ 4 Partner Organizations | 50 | $5,000,000 | Planned |