The Spring/Summer 2011 Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch newsletter is now available online. Simply visit our website, http://enwatch.ca and look under theNewsletters tab.
EFCL invites you and your neighbours to: the Sustaining Mature Neighbourhoods Follow-up Conversation, Wednesday, 7 pm, July 13th at McKernan Community Hall, 11341 78 Avenue (close to the McKernan LRT Station). In May, community people came together with the multi-level government and citizen Task Force on Community Sustainability to talk about ways to keep our mature neighbourhoods sustainable and vibrant, with schools, local stores, family housing, and safe streets. The second conversation on July 13th will ‘flesh out’ the recommendations, explore new ideas, and set priorities. Be there to make sure your ideas are heard! Please RSVP to Bev.Zubot@efcl.org, or 780-437-2913. Registrants will be sent information on the draft ideas collected by the Community Sustainability Task Force to date. You can see if you want to build on some of these ideas, in addition to the ideas generated at the spring community league workshop and meetings. For information on the community league input, see the May Workshop Notes (click here) and an EFCL article summarizing the input from several meetings (click here) . Living Local! Valerie Pachal Assistant Director and Director of Communications & Special Events Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 7103 - 105 Street Edmonton, AB T6E 4G8 780.437.2913 communications@efcl.org http://www.efcl.org Subscribe to EFCL E News Unsubscribe from E News "We can't solve a problem by using the same thinking we used when we created them." ~Albert Einstein “An Ounce of Prevention” Special Funding Pilot CALL FOR PROPOSALS June 2011 Proposals for funding are invited as part of a one-time, special project funding opportunity being piloted jointly by REACH Edmonton and the Community Services Advisory Board. Entitled “An Ounce of Prevention”, this funding will consider proposals that advance the common outcomes of safe and healthy communities and individuals shared by REACH Edmonton and the City of Edmonton’s Community Services Advisory Board. All proposals must focus on prevention. In addition, proposals must directly address at least two (2) of the following criteria: · Leverage new partnerships from diverse community sectors · Offer a creative and innovative approach to creating safe, healthy communities · Use a strength based approach Eligibility of Applicants Funding is open to all Edmonton societies. If your group is not an incorporated society, you may apply if you have a designated fiscal agent as a partner. Funding is not limited to currently funded FCSS agencies in Edmonton. Only one request per agency may be submitted. All proposals must meet the FCSS funding requirements (see attachment for further information). Application Process and Criteria Eligible applicants are invited to submit a proposal for funding that is no more than 4 pages in length and which outlines how funding will be used by December 31, 2011. All proposals must include the following elements: · An overview of the project, including rationale, anticipated outcomes and specific activities · Specifics on how this project addresses each of the key criteria identified above · A full project budget including all revenue and expenses · A list of diverse partners supporting this project including in-kind or monetary support and what each will contribute to the project · Plans for project evaluation of impact Funding Available The funding amounts available for this one time grant are up to a maximum of $25,000 per project. All funds must be expended by December 31, 2011. Deadline for Proposals The deadline for submission of your proposals is 4 pm on Friday July 15, 2011, to the address or email listed below. Agencies will be notified of funding decisions by mid August. Should you have any questions, please contact your REACH Edmonton liaison at adele.towns@reachedmonton.ca or 780-442-5422 14th Floor CN Tower – 10004 – 104th Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5J 0K1 For more information on REACH Edmonton please visit our website at www.reachedmonton.ca ADDENDUM FCSS Funding The FCSS Funding Program is guided by the FCSS Act and Alberta Regulation 218/94. The Alberta Regulation 218/94 states that for a municipality to start, administer, or operate a program, it must:
a) be of a preventive nature that enhances the social well-being of individuals and families through promotion or intervention strategies provided at the earliest opportunity, and b) do one or more of the following:
We’re giving away $1,000,000 – again! Will you give an idea? If you've got a great idea to create positive change within your community but don't know how to make it happen, the Aviva Community Fund is here for you. This year, the top ideas as chosen by Canadians will have a chance to share in $1,000,000 in funding.The 2011 competition starts on September 26, but we wanted to let a few special people like you know about our pre-launch website that's now live. Visit our website now to:
The Info Kit has got everything you need to know to plan, create and promote your great idea. Not sure what the Aviva Community Fund competition is? Aviva is one of the leading Property and Casualty insurance groups in Canada, providing home, automobile, recreational vehicle, group and business insurance to more than three million customers. In the insurance world, we're experts. But we recognize that you know better than anyone what's needed to improve your community. That's why we created the Aviva Community Fund competition. We're asking people to share ideas to create positive change in their community. The most popular ideas, as chosen by Canadians, will have a chance to share the $1,000,000 Aviva Community Fund. You can submit your idea starting September 26. Voting begins October 3. But don't wait. Visit our pre-launch website and start planning your submission now. Good luck! We look forward to helping you create positive change in your community – Your Aviva Community Fund team. Visit the pre-launch website.Aviva is located at 2206 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1L4S8 Your email address of record is info@albertaave.org AvivaCommunityFund.org | Unsubscribe I am the Returning Officer for Edmonton Highlands Norwood for the next provincial election and am currently seeking people to work on enumerating, August 26 to September 19, 2011. Who should I contact about advertising these jobs in the next issue of the Alberta Avenue newsletter? Anita Jenkins, 780-474-6656 Play Rangers Each week, learn new and exciting skills like orienteering, shelter building, GPS geocaching and much more! Where: Kinnaird Ravine (meet at Sheriff Robertson Park, 82 st. and 111 ave.) When: Thursdays, May 12-June 23, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Who: Children ages 7-12. Learn more about TOD and Edmonton’s TOD Guidelines The City of Edmonton is inviting the public to learn more about Transit Oriented Development and Edmonton’s draft TOD Guidelines, by attending one of five public open houses planned during May. There will be a short presentation and members of the Project Team will be available. Feedback will help the City refine and finalize the Guidelines before making a recommendation to City Council later this year.May 3 - SE: Avonmore Elementary gym: 7340-78 Street May 10 - NE: Delwood Hall: 7515 Delwood Road May 12 - South: Radisson Hotel Edmonton South: 4440 Gateway Blvd. May 17 - West: West End Christian Reformed Church: 10015-149 Street May 26 - NW: Queen Elizabeth High School small gym: 9425-132 Avenue All Open House Sessions: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. – (Presentations will begin promptly 7 p.m.) To read the latest version of the TOD Guidelines go to http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/planning_development/tod-guidelines.aspx. City residents can drop off items such as old couchs, chairs, mattresses, and appliances free of charge. Computers and other electronics will also be accepted for recycling. Do not bring household hazardous waste like paint, varnsih, household cleaners or batteries. All events run from 9am to 5pm. May 7 & 8 at Commonwealth Stadium (112 Ave & 90 St) June 18 & 19 at Northlands (112 Ave & 73 St) Sept 17 & 18 at Commonwealth Stadium (112 Ave & 90 St) Watch for details on a community large item pick up for June 18. Full event list at www.edmonton.ca/waste | News BlogCheck this news blog regularly or subscribe to the RSS Feed to keep up-to-date on happenings at the community centre and news affecting members and area residents. ArchivesApril 2012 CategoriesAll |
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