Neighbourhood Improvement Area:
#27 York University Heights
Councillor & Ward:
Anthony Perruzza, Ward 7, Humber River-Black Creek
2018-2019 Priority Actions:
- Social Development:
- Participated in Newcomer engagement through building stronger partnership with Local Immigration Partnerships
- Participated in Resident engagement and capacity building with the HOWDI app platform
- Engaged and provided capacity building opportunities for 1 local community animator from each of the top 5 local language groups (Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Urdu and Arabic)
- Economic Opportunities: Developed Integrated Local Labour Market Planning
- Participation in Civic Decision-Making: Obtained neighbourhood data and examine public policy impacts
2017 Priority Actions:
- Healthy Lives: Raised mental health awareness and accommodation across public services in the community by promoting an inclusive framework to reduce stigma
- Participation in Civic Decision-Making:
- Implemented a monthly series of workshops, with funders, on grant-writing and funding resources for local organizations
- Held community consultation meetings to strengthen connections between local organizations while identifying future capital project possibilities
