ProsperUs
300 Giles Blvd E a1 N9A 4C4 Windsor, ON, Canada

Are you a resident of Leamington, Downtown Windsor, or West Windsor? Are you the parent or caregiver of a child 0-6 years old? ProsperUs needs you! ProsperUs is looking for residents to join our Early Years Community Action Network. Members work together to tackle barriers faced by youth and their families in their community. Selected applicants will receive a stipend of $14 per hour for meeting attendance, meetings are bi-weekly. Must have an internet connection and a devi...ce to attend Zoom meetings online. Preference given to parents with children ages 0-6. Applications close this Friday. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3dGPUPW

The Opportunity Insights Institute at Harvard University, which examined 30 years of tax data from United States and tracked child outcomes, found a connection between where the child grew up and their future economic opportunity. When the study was replicated in Canada, similar trends were found. That’s why our Cradle to Career strategy is based in neighbourhoods where the most help is needed.

ProsperUs partners have been working, listening and gathering information about the challenges facing our community. What emerged was that there are three neighbourhoods Downtown Windsor, Leamington and West Windsor with the most barriers to youth opportunity. We’re investing in solutions that will help more children and youth succeed, creating a more ProsperUs community. To learn more, visit www.weunlockpotential.com

We are reminded on this #EradicationofPoverty day to celebrate the work and shared vision of a prosperous Windsor-Essex, where every young person has the opportunity and support to succeed from Cradle to Career. It is our vision to transform the conditions in our region to dramatically improve the outcomes for children and young people in Windsor-Essex County. Learn how ProsperUs partners are looking to reduce childhood poverty in the next 10 years. www.weunlockpotential.com

‘If all of us just shift a little bit, then together we can help children become healthier and ultimately the community will be healthier too. That’s the goal of ProsperUs and what we do here at Hôtel-Dieu.’-Janice Kaffer, ProsperUs Co-Chair. Read Kaffer’s full story about how her leadership at Hôtel-Dieu supports Cradle to Career. https://weunlockpotential.com/pivoting-for-prosperity/

ProsperUs has chosen to start this important work by addressing grade 3 literacy and grade 6 math milestones. We believe that given the current disruption of the education system support for children and families with children at this milestone age is pivotal.

We need you! ProsperUs is looking for residents of Leamington, West Windsor and Downtown Windsor to join our Early Years Community Action Network. Members work together to tackle barriers faced by youth and their families in their community. Selected applicants will receive a stipend of $14 per hour for meeting attendance, meetings are bi-weekly. Must have an internet connection and a device to attend Zoom meetings online. Preference given to parents with children ages 0-6. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3dGPUPW

ICYMI: Meet the residents championing neighbourhood change. Lean more about the CAN groups and the collective impact process, as well as how residents feel COVID-19 has impacted student success in their neighbourhood. http://ow.ly/ysvo50BrjEa

Leamington chair Rose Ageitos, is passionate about working with the members of our community to help support the ProsperUs goal of helping all our children achieve their dreams. Rose is a single mother with three kids between the ages of eight and 20 and has lived in the Leamington community for more than a decade. She works in Administration and Finance. To Rose, chairing the CAN, is an exciting opportunity to learn about innovative solutions and how to live harmoniously in our community.

West Windsor chair, Mohammed Abdulssalam Al-Dailami is originally from Yemen and moved to Windsor in 2018 with his wife and three daughters, ages six to 13 years old. Mohammed is an English as a second language instructor with experience as a translator and interpreter, currently seeking employment. I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this tremendous project. I am looking forward to a fruitful experience that will enhance our community and decrease poverty, says Mohammed.

Downtown Windsor resident Rose Hayes joined the Community Action Network to help change the stories for children and families in the downtown core. Rose was awarded a Certificate of Apprenticeship from St. Clair College before having to leave her career as a machinist to remain home with son who has difficulties attending school due to his learning disabilities. She is grateful for the opportunity to chair the Downtown CAN working group and to share our experiences and make a difference in the neighborhood. To learn more about the resident CAN Chairs, visit: https://weunlockpotential.com/introducing-our-resident-can/

ProsperUs is pleased to introduce its best kept secret the resident chairs of the Community Action Network (CAN) working groups.

ProsperUS is pleased to introduce its best kept secret the resident chairs of the Community Action Network (CAN) working groups. Learn more and join us tomorrow on Facebook Live at 10am. Based on the findings of the Coming Together Building a Hopeful Future for Children and Youth report, Community Action Network working groups will develop solutions that will help more children meet elementary school math and literacy provincial standards, by supporting kids in new ways and helping parents too.

The Community Action Network (CAN) working groups were created so residents, service providers and subject matter experts could come together to identify barriers that prevent children and youth in priority neighbourhoods from succeeding in school and co-develop solutions based on the most urgent issues.

ProsperUs is making great effort to involve residents in understanding the barriers they face. Last year we did extensive outreach including: - 303 people engaged - 16 key informant interviews - 5 day in the life resident engagements - 141 online survey respondents... And thats just the beginning. Learn more here: https://weunlockpotential.com/comingtogether/

ProsperUs promotes equity for all when it comes to Cradle to Career! Some children, youth, and families need more help than others to achieve their potential. We advocate to remove barriers in systems and address the causes of inequity in neighbourhoods that need it the most.

We are thrilled that the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and MP Irek Kusmierczyk has taken an interest in the work of ProsperUs. Thank you for spending some time with us yesterday to learn about what is happening in Windsor-Essex.

What is NEET? Not in Employment, Education or Training At the time of the 2016 Census, Essex County was home to about 8,200 residents between the ages of 25 and 34, who were not actively in the workforce, education or training programs representing 18% of this demographic. In contrast, at the provincial level, only 14% of the same demographic are NEET. JOIN ProsperUs as we try to help more young people succeed.... Read the new report: Defining Career Success in Windsor-Essex www.weunlockpotential.com/careersuccess

Today, Workforce WindsorEssex launched the youth career success measure report with ProsperUs. New research defines youth career success in Windsor-Essex to support ProsperUs initiatives. Learn more: http://ow.ly/fvk950ARoQe

We need you! ProsperUs is looking for residents of Leamington and Downtown Windsor to join the ProsperUs Community Action Network. Members work together to tackle barriers faced by youth and their families in their community. Selected applicants will receive a stipend of $14 per hour for meeting attendance, meetings are bi-weekly. Must have an internet connection and a device to attend Zoom meetings online. Preference given to parents with children in grades 3-6. Apply here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ProsperUsCAN

Did you know that in some neighbourhoods in #YQG, there are higher rates of poverty, fewer post-secondary school graduates, evidence of poorer health outcomes, concentrations of potentially vulnerable demographic groups like single parents and higher rates of youth crime? These are some of the factors that ProsperUs hopes to improve. JOIN US. https://weunlockpotential.com/

Derek Spalding is a volunteer and committee member advising on marketing and messaging strategies for ProsperUs. Derek and his workplace Web Geeks, have graciously assisted with our website development and our ProsperUS brand strategy as well as video script development. We are so grateful to Derek and Web Geeks for their support, commitment, and dedication to Windsor Essex.

Our firm commitment to our community as we strive to create change is to become aware of our own biases and to learn about issues of equity, race and to dismantle the systems that hold racism in place. It is our vision to engage community residents who experience racism and discrimination, to listen and learn, so that together, we can not only implement solutions for change in Windsor-Essex, but work towards creating an anti-racist community. #BlackLivesMatter

Knowing how to talk to your child about this global pandemic is a challenge that parents face each day. Children often look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events, here are some tips for that conversation with children and youth. http://ow.ly/xNxe50A4dZK

Sometimes, one of the hardest parts of being a parent is knowing what to say, and how to say it. This holds true for these difficult times we are all experiencing. It can be a challenging task to talk to children about this global pandemic. Here are some tips for this important conversation. http://ow.ly/tuAF50zzZcw

The Windsor-Essex Seniors Call Assurance Program provides meaningful connections for seniors in isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Seniors can sign up for the program by calling 1-877-771-2677 Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This program is available to seniors in Windsor-Essex County ages 55 plus. Seniors in our community are at the highest risk of poor health due to the COVID-19 crisis. They are also much more likely to be negatively affected by increased isolation measures. If you or someone you know needs support, call today.

Check out this live discussion regarding the local economy and the impact of covid today at 10am at Facebook.com/cityofwindsor. #cityofwindsor #workforcewindsoressex #gsc

A pandemic is a very stressful situation for individuals and families. If you or your loved one is feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or lonely, call the Windsor-Essex Counselling Support Line at 519-946-3277 for professional counselling support and resources. The helpline operates 24/7 and is available in English and French. Translation services are also available. #TalkToUsWE

If you or someone you know cant afford your next grocery bill, or youre in need of food to feed your family because youve been laid off or lost your job, cal...l the Windsor-Essex Food Helpline at 888-488-1578. The Helpline provides information on open food banks, or to request grocery gift cards, food hampers or prepared meals to be safely delivered to your home. The helpline is available Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 8:30 pm. Many thanks to Green Shield Canada (GSC) for supporting the helpline in-kind in collaboration with the WE COVID Care Coalition. Visit www.weareunited.com/GETHELP for more info.

Based on a recent survey, emergency food service providers are telling us that theyre concerned about running low on food. They also need cleaning supplies so they can safely serve people who need help. The easiest and safest way to help is to make an online gift right now: www.weareunited.com/covid-19 #covid-19

Food programs are telling us theyre running low on food donations. The easiest and safest way to help is to make an online gift right now: www.weareunited.com/covid-19 #covid-19

Did you know that food banks are deemed an essential service, meaning the province wants them kept open during the pandemic. While its hard to make a food donation right now, you can still support food banks and people in need by donating online www.weareunited.com/covid-19 #covid-19

@LorraineGoddard from @UnitedWayWE talks about the need to do things differently as a community when it comes to solving complex social problems. This video is from a Plugged In episode on @YourTV. United Way is the backbone organization stewarding the work of ProsperUs - a collective of 50 community partners coming together to help more kids achieve their dreams and reach their potential.

Based on a recent survey, emergency food service providers are telling us their immediate needs include: 1. volunteers 2. financial donations 3. personal protective equipment Can you help? Visit www.weareunited.com/covid-19 #covid-19

Windsor-Essex is on the verge of a food security emergency. Donations dwindling, fewer volunteers, food banks are running out of food. How can you help? Visit www.weareunited.com/Covid-19 #COVID-19

ProsperUs was recently featured on @YourTV. In this excerpt, @JimInglis, ProsperUs Co-Chair and VP of @BMO talks about on why ProsperUs is different then other collaborations, which boils down to two key factors

Noah Tepperman, Teppermans: "Community level change is so big, so complex, that no one person or organization or level of government can be responsible for it all on their own. This vision, of a future of a prosperous and resilient Windsor/Essex County, in which every young person has the opportunity and support to succeed from Cradle to Career. Creating that specific future will take each of us saying this vision is ours and its mine, and Im going to participate because i...t cant happen without me." Thank you to Noah and to Tepperman's for your support. Check the link below to learn more about Noah and #ProsperUs https://weunlockpotential.com/partners/

ProsperUs was recently featured on @YourTV. In this excerpt, @JaniceKaffer, ProsperUs Co-Chair and CEO of @HotelDieuGraceHealthcare talks about the vision of ProsperUs and how as community, we can start by thinking of equity over equality for next generation success

Dino Chiodo, Unifor National Office: "Cradle to career is a path that facilitates a positive directional plan to help support individuals that are making life changing decisions. ProsperUs vision can provide children of all ages the opportunity to unlock possibilities for a productive future, giving them the support needed to succeed." Thank you to Dino and to Unifor National Office for your support in making life changing opportunity for youth in our community.... Check the link below to learn more about Dino and #ProsperUs https://weunlockpotential.com/partners/ See more

Wed like to thank our friends at Green Shield Canada for their $10K contribution to helping ProsperUs develop the Cradle to Career strategy.

Jeffrey Berryman, University of Windsor: "As a public institution of higher learning, the University of Windsor is rightly entrusted to build social cohesion and civic engagement and produce vibrant scholarly work that represents, reflects, and enriches Windsor and Essex County. Because this pursuit is noble only when it is shared widely within society, we are proud to support an inclusive cradle-to-career vision for Windsor-Essex. UWindsor endeavors to build accessible pathw...ays to education that ensure the possibilities of success and representation for every member of the many diverse communities to which the University belongs." Thank you to Mr. Berryman and the University of Windsor for your dedication and support to better improve our community. Check the link below to learn more about Jeffrey and #ProsperUs https://weunlockpotential.com/partners/

Brian Hogan, Windsor & District Labour Council: "WDLC enthusiastically supports ProsperUs and the Cradle to Career vision. It is a wonderful opportunity to work with so many collaborators to care for our community's greatest treasure - our children." Thank you to Mr. Hogan and the Windsor & District Labour Council for supporting our #C2C vision.... Check the link below to learn more about Brian and #ProsperUs https://weunlockpotential.com/partners/ See more

ProsperUs would love to thank everyone that has applied for the Y-CAN program. We are ecstatic and overwhelmed with the amount of people that want to see a positive change in our community. The future is looking bright in our youth! An application status will be sent in March of 2020, and if not selected to be a member of the Y-CAN at this time, the individuals application and contact information will be saved for future opportunities.

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS TOMORROW! Why join Y-CAN? A VOICE: Have your say on the issues you and your peers face everyday BUILD YOUR RESUME: Network with youth and adults with similar interests. LEARN: about social design and watch your ideas come to life in the community Click the link below to sign... up now. Limited spots are available! Last day to sign up is Feb 26. https://weunlockpotential.com/youthcan/ See more