I am part of an initiative in Niagara entitled "Opportunities Niagara" which
is a coalition of community leaders focused on reducing poverty in our
community.  The target is to help 2000 families in the Niagara Region move
out of poverty and improve their overall quality of life by 2005. One of the
objectives is naturally focused on housing and its effect as a social
determinant of health.  I would therefore be interested in more information
on the Action Kit and strategies underway in Alberta as well as any direct
info linking housing to health. Thanks.

Julie Darnay
Senior Health Planner
Niagara District Health Council
3550 Schmon Parkway, 2nd Floor, Unit 2
Thorold, Ontario. L2V 4Y6
Phone (905) 682-7000 Fax (905) 682-7772
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From: Donahue, Stasha [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 9:48 PM
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Subject: sharing resource material for ocmmunity mobilization


The South West Alberta Coalition on Poverty has 2 resources that may be of
interest...

1) ACTION FOR OUR FUTURE-COMMUNITY ACTION KIT ...for champions of the fight
against child poverty in our communities
Binder format with plain language sections on project ideas, checking
needs/finding assets, finding partners/making plans, finding funders/getting
dollars, taking action and reviewing progress/checking impact.  Includes a
standard PowerPoint presentation for groups to use to introduce the topic in
their community.
Available for $10.00( plus shipping outside Alberta) -contact me for more
information-address below

2) WHAT CAN BE DONE: A look at community strategies and actions to address
child poverty and effects in southern Alberta.
This is a 17.5 minute video targeting community decision makers and service
groups to stimulate discussion and action on child poverty at the local
level.  Description as follows:

*       It is clearly in the best interest of ALL communities to take action
on child poverty.  But where do you start?  What can you do?  WHAT CAN BE
DONE presents information on child poverty, project ideas, and suggestions.
It also presents perspectives from community volunteers, teachers, and other
professionals working to address child poverty in southern Alberta.
Video available for $10.00 -contact me for more information

Thanks!!

Stasha
Stasha Donahue RN, BN
Population Health Facilitator-Child Poverty Initiative Lead
Chinook Health Region
Ph: 403 553 4451(office) /403 308 0410 (cellular)
FAX: 403-553-2333

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the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has....Margaret Mead

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