Community Development
"Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed people can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
thoughtful, committed people can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
The Women's Centre works with our community and government partners to address social, legal, and economic issues that affect women and their families.
CURRENTLY WE ARE WORKING ON:
- ENGAGING YOUTH AS PEER EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS ON ILLICIT DRUG USE (YOUTH TRUTH MATTERS)
- ADDRESSING POVERTY AND WOMEN'S ECONOMIC SECURITY
- IDENTIFYING NECESSARY CHANGES TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM TO REFLECT WOMEN'S REALITY
- ADDRESSING HOUSING NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE TRI-COUNTIES (DAASH, SCHC AND CHOICE)
- BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY AND LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE (TRI-COUNTY LOCAL FOOD NETWORK)
We have also been involved with:
- Developing supportive housing for youth placed at risk (SHYFT)
- Advocating for specialized Sexual Assault Services in the Tri-Counties
- Working to support women with the complexities around smoking cessation
- WOMEN'S ACTION COALITION OF NOVA SCOTIA
