Creating Opportunities

The Learning Pathway | 43 Participants

 Participants develop life skills, communication skills and self-confidence

 Participants are aware of training options and how to access programs

 Participants understand how to navigate the job search process to attain employment (job search, interviews, hidden job market, etc.)

 Participants develop fundamental workplace skills (e.g. basic literacy, numeracy, computer skills, etc.)

 Participants will develop an individualized employment action plan which identifies goals, skills, strengths, and barriers and outlines attainable steps to achieve the goals

The Workplace Experience Pathway | 59 Participants

 Participants access an employment experience (work assessment, work placement, job shadow, etc.)

 Participants obtain the necessary skills, certifications, tickets, and licensing to meet employer qualifications in their occupation of choice.

 Participants can work increasingly independently (e.g., phasing out job coaching/maintenance, etc.)

 Participants will develop an individualized employment action plan which identifies goals, skills, strengths, and barriers and outlines attainable steps to achieve the goals

 Participants are engaged in goal setting, maintain attendance, complete expectations, and access community resources when needed.

The Transitions Pathway | 36 Participants

 Participants have suitable and relevant vocational goals

 Individuals can manage career transitions

 Participants experience increased employment opportunities

The program cycle runs from Sept. 1, 2021, to Aug. 21, 2022

475 cubic yards of compost produced

Garden Patch

$30,000 in value of produce offered to Emergency Food Hamper recipients. Over 700 seedlings distributed to community members through the Clothing Depot.

91 varieties of vegetables, fruits & herbs grown

Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic

7,184 lbs of food grown

3,695 people served

$10,685,482 injected into our local economy through tax refunds, GST Credits, and Canada Child Benefit payments.

Nutrition

71 Online cooking classes delivered

591 Ingredient kits delivered to participants

7,729 Healthy meals served through our cooking classes

3,801 Snacks and desserts made

656 Pieces of cooking equipment (measuring cups, baking sheets, slow cookers, etc.) provided to participants

Volunteer Hours Invested

6,415 hours Warehouse, Special Events, Client Services, and Clothing Depot

946 hours Garden Patch

915 hours Income Tax Program

283 hours Nutrition

8,559 Total Hours