Niagara Connects
264 Welland Avenue L2R 2P8 Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

Have you heard? #StatisticsCanada will be conducting the #2021Census this May! #JoinMe in making a difference by encouraging your friends and family to complete their census questionnaire. www.census.gc.ca #YourVoiceYourFuture

The Municipal Benchmarking Network Canada has released their Performance Measurement Report. Their mission is to enhance municipal service delivery by leading the development and application of municipal performance measurement and benchmarking. To View: https://bit.ly/3ths8kR

We'd like to welcome The Overdose Prevention and Education Network of Niagara as a partner and project for Niagara Connects/INCommunities. They are a team of members from prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and enforcement agencies. To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/2RluHnM

In the Niagara region, the rate of food insecurity from 2017-18 was 15.1%. The voices of Niagara residents who shared their experiences facing uncertainty and challenges were compiled into a report by the Niagara Food Security Network. View it here: https://bit.ly/3bRBldh

Future Black Female is partnering with Family Counselling Centre Niagara to provide a community-based program for Black female youth aged 16 to 22 who are at risk of leaving school or employment early due to conditions exacerbated by COVID-19. Visit: https://bit.ly/3vfP7xP

The Niagara Food Security Network is pleased to launch the new Food Resources in Niagara webpage in partnership with INCommunities and United Way Niagara. The page features the Niagara Food Assets Map and the most relevant community food resources. More here: https://bit.ly/3vfXFVv

Violence against women is a tragic and complex phenomenon, especially since this shadow pandemic is unfolding against the background of a health pandemic. McMaster Optimal Aging Portal shares the results of a moderate-quality systematic review. Details here: https://bit.ly/2LWRAuM

INCommunities and Cyber-Seniors: TECH CONNECT project is looking for older adult volunteers who want to keep engaged with the community during the Pandemic. The TECH CONNECT project is a partnership between INCommunities and Cyber-Seniors that aims to reduce social isolation experienced by seniors during COVID-19 by providing free technology training. It's a great opportunity and it's FREE! For more information visit: https://bit.ly/39wayRo

BCM Insurance Company is now accepting applications for the 2021 Community Grants Program. The deadline for applications is March 1st. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/2XhYTzZ #niagara

Join Alzheimer Niagara on January 12 at 7pm to learn about how to eat for our brain, hear a message from their Client Advisory group, and get excited to start the new year off healthy! Details: https://bit.ly/3hOYsGN

Read about Child and Youth Mental Health and the Untold Story. Pathstone Mental Health is taking the lead in #niagara to identify where the rise of #mentalhealth issues are in the region and collecting the data to help ensure there is access to the mental health supports and services needed. Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/3h3ayLV

How has your health and well-being been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic? Niagara Region Public Health wants your input by completing a COVID-19 Community Health Survey. There is also a chance to win a $75 gift card just by participating. To take the survey visit: https://ca.surveygizmo.com/s3/50087153/NRPH-COVID-CHS #niagara #niagararegion