
Bright Ideas Symposium 2018
Date and time
Location
Central Neighbourhood House
The Neighbourhood Group
349 Ontario Street
Toronto, Ontario M5A 2V8
Canada
Description
Local community members take part in a facilitated workshop and discussions while exploring creative ideas that enhance neighbourhoods. Dynamic speakers share their process to realize innovative programs from seed to fruition. We brainstorm to find solutions that inspire and strengthen community. Participants can submit ideas and CNH fundraises to select and realize a Bright Idea!
Speakers present tthe following Innovative Bright Ideas:
LUCKY IRON FISH: GET IRON. GIVE IRON Iron is vital for your health. Your body needs iron to function, but do you get enough?
Nearly two billion people around the world currently don’t, which is why iron deficiency and anemia are such big problems. Listen to the story of the Lucky Iron Fish and how it’s affecting change.
GOOD FOOT: People with disabilities struggle to find meaningful work. Good Foot is dedicated to changing that. Good Foot is an environmentally friendly delivery service helping community members get a foothold on independence.
SKETCH is a studio for young people (16-29), living homeless or on the margins of poverty. Every year 10,000 young people are homeless in Toronto. In 2017, over 1,500 young people have been part of SKETCH to access food, community and skill-building opportunities in the arts.
Lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions, please call 416-925-4363 ext.103 to speak with Suchana.
Please advise if you require childcare or interpreter services. CNH is fully accessible.