SIGN POSTS 2007

We connect philanthropy to community needs through endowment building and donor service, grant making and community leadership in the areas of arts and culture, education and training, environment, health and social services, heritage, multiculturalism and recreation.
Phone: (519) 624-8972
www.cambridgefoundation.org

Sign On to Sign Posts

This is a great opportunity for you to be involved in building a better quality of life in Cambridge and North Dumfries.  We all know that this is a great place to live, but we want to make it even better!  Each of our Sign Posts (see document) is a measurable indicator that reflects a piece of our local quality of life.  By Signing on to Sign Posts, you are making a contribution to sustaining and improving Cambridge and North Dumfries.

Here are some Sign on to Sign Posts examples, don’t let this limit you, this is your opportunity to be creative!

Sign Post

Example

Educational Attainment

Sponsor youth mentorship program that encourages high school completion

Poverty

Commit to paying everyone at your workplace a living wage that meets basic needs (www.owr.ca/workingpoor.htm).

Physical Activity

Form a walking group at work or with neighbours

Rental Stock

Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity or other initiatives working to increase affordable housing.

Artists in Labour Force

Commit to purchasing gifts from local artisans.

Tree Coverage

Plant trees

Safety Satisfaction

Get to know your neighbours.  A connected community is a safer community (www.reach-out.ca).

Questions:

If you have questions regarding Signing on to Sign Posts please contact

Kirstin Gogo at the Community Foundation at (519) 624-8972.
foundation@in.on.ca

Wendy Adema at the Social Planning Council at (519) 623-1713.
wendy@socialplanningcouncil-cnd.org.

 

 

 


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We actively and impartially participate in building and strengthening our community through social change, innovation, research, analysis and facilitation.
Phone: (519) 623-1713
www.socialplanningcouncil-cnd.org

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