The Journey Neighbourhood Centre
9 Ardglen Drive L6W 1V1 Brampton, ON, Canada

The Region of Peel is hiring students this coming summer: https://careers-peelregion.icims.com//2021-summer-stu/job

Mental Health/Mental Wellness Let’s face it, COVID-19 has gotten to all of us at some level or another. And, for many of us it has created significant levels of anxiety and worry. If you are struggling there is help available. If you live in Peel you can call the following numbers for assistance: Canadian Mental Health Association... CMHA Peel Dufferin Central Intake, Information and Referral: 905-451-2123 Crisis Help Lines If you are in a mental health crisis, we can help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Over 16 years, call: 905-278-9036 24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin Over 16 years & in Caledon or Dufferin, call: 1-888-811-2222 24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin Under 18 years in Peel Region, call: 416-410-8615 Peel’s Children Centre Under 18 years in Dufferin County, call 519-941-1530 Dufferin Child & Youth Mental Health Crisis Line Are you in a life-threatening emergency? 24.7 Crisis Support Peel is not an emergency response unit. If your situation is a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

There’s a Mermaid in my Bathtub This lovely new book is illustrated by Annelisa Fischer, amazing artist and Artistic Expressions leader at The Journey. Follow the link for more details! #childrensbooks #supportlocal #artist https://www.amazon.ca//ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_67.RFbCHC1

As many of you probably know, The Journey has been funded by United Way since the day we opened our doors. Their support has been fundamental to our success. And, it is important to note that their support hasn't just been financial. When the tragic fire hit on our street and 18 families were left homeless, United Way was there with us on the ground not only lending us financial support, but supplying a desperately needed staff member, advice and connections with other age...ncies to assist us in helping those families. United Way Greater Toronto is in the midst of their annual fundraising campaign and we would encourage you to support United Way, not just because they support us, but because they support so many fine agencies and organizations who are doing vital on the ground work for so many communities like the one we serve. https://www.unitedwaygt.org/donate

Advent Week 1 - Hope If you would prefer to watch this rather then read this: https://youtu.be/8Ykij7Y0Wdc This is the first week of a four-part Advent series. You may have heard of Advent, after all who can pass up on the daily chocolates in an Advent Calendar, but you may also be asking what is Advent? Very simply it is a time of anticipation and preparation for Christmas, for the coming of Jesus....Continue reading

Many years ago I travelled to Brazil to shoot a video on street kids. When I came back I was asked to speak at a church about my experience, so I told them about the boys who were beaten up, the girls who are not on the street, because they have to prostitute themselves to eat and of the group of people living under a bridge and bathing and cooking in water that was running off of a garbage dump. This is the last video in this series on Unsung heroes. If there is one theme that defines the entire series, it is service. Jesus said time and time again that that we should serve one another and more importantly, Jesus lived out that very teaching. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/RVM9BA1ukoI

Journey Update - Nov 23/2020 Welcome to lockdown - Part Deux. The Journey will continue with our online programming, but for the next couple of weeks our doors are closed to all visitors. Here are some details: Thursday food distribution is suspended for now. We will re-evaluate in two weeks and try and make something happen before Christmas.... We still hope to pick up the Toys for Tots gifts, but Toys for Tots may not happen until after Christmas, we are still trying to figure this one out. All online programming will continue - Learning and Laughing, social media posts, BLM, Family Paint Night, ABOUT Faith. There are several other programs that we need to examine and make decisions about. We will let you know once we know. Hang in there and keep safe. - Kevin.

New developments in the early on programs for little ones in our community! #brampton

What does it mean when people call for the defunding of the police? This very interesting article by the Huffington Post explores this question. Check out the full article at: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//defund-the-police-abolish-r #blm #thejourney

What Brampton City services are affected by the lockdown: City hall and corporate facilities remain open for in-person services by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be permitted. All recreational facilities will close to the public as of Nov. 23.... All fall registered programs will be cancelled for the 2020 season. Updates on winter and holiday programming are not yet available. All parks and trails remain open, including playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment and parking lots next to trails and parks.

There has been an important progressive change for some kids in our peel schools! Find more information at https://www.peelschools.org//p/regional/Pages/default.aspx Feel free to message us here at The Journey, as we are happy to do our best to help parents in our community understand and initiate the application process! #hopeandtransformation #brampton

Hey Ardglen/Orenda! Make sure you fill out the survey at the link below for a chance to win a $50 Walmart gift card!! https://survey.app.do/community-needs-3031878 #thejourney

Here are some tips on how to recognize when a situation is escalating into a conflict, and how to navigate & solve those situations! #leadership #thejourney