We learn the skills of advocacy – when, where and how to apply techniques and methods such as through JF TSNS Taskforce, writing letters, calling politicians.

We mobilize collectively for greater voice and influence with institutions/policy makers; organizing community gatherings to discuss, plan and take action; increasing and improving participatory democracy, e.g. increasing voter turnout, supporting residents in making deputations, written responses to issues affecting residents.

Residents learn how to care for themselves and each other and take responsibility for what happens to their neighbourhood or group members; skills development and training; maximizing abilities and knowledge by way of support to resident groups, supporting residents to respond to issue’s affecting themselves and others.

Residents are engaged in the process of identifying areas for improvement, developing the related skills and plans, and shaping the growth and change of their communities. Residents mobilize around issues and opportunities to advocate for immediate community impact and their vision of a desired future.

We educate residents, groups and ourselves about systems that impact communities; group dynamics; organizational structures and policies; critical thinking; developing new patterns of working together and developing resident capacity with regards to community action and mobilization.

Services which are offered through a number of food banks across the community as well as bridging and connecting to other programs is a way of ensuring that residents have access to the services they need.