Community Ministry Team

So an update on the conversations happening here in the east end and the kind of ideas that have generated possible ways to serve...
First, Patty from the BIA is a wonderful resource for getting involved and has given several suggestions on things to do...

Service Worship Opportunities:
<>< Graffiti removal (particularly off of city mailboxes)
<>< Garbage clean up on the streets
<>< Assistance with the move of the Farmer's market to Ottawa St.
<>< Volunteer hours in the BIA office to allow Patty to network with the businesses

We have also explored areas in the community where individually people may get plugged into...

Volunteer Opportunities:
<>< Kiwanis Boys and Girls club has many programs for kids (homework, sports), youth, and parents (with child care provided during life skills courses)
<>< City Kidz is expanding to Ottawa St. and looking to continue to Kenilworth, and they could use volunteers to spend time with the kids as well as meet with parents
<>< BIA office hours
<>< Wraparound is expanding into this community and connecting with Kiwanis - there are opportunities/need for facilitators to work directly with families, supporting them as they establish and implement some identified goals

Get plugged in! I would like to ask everyone to continue networking; keep your ear to the ground and your nose....well, just keep your nose. Questions? Want some more details on some of the above opportunities? Want to share some interesting conversations or leads as to how we can be more involved in this community? Call,email,...find me!!

Frequent Acts of Kindness

Why Random? Why not make the most of any opportunity to add to someone's day?

<>< Pay for the coffee of the next person in line at good ol' Tim Hortons

<>< Bring the recycling bins and garbage cans in from the curb for your neighbours

<>< Send someone a note of encouragement

What other ideas are out there?