River East Community Area Partnerships 2019

Type Type of Engagement Group Name Primary Purpose (for citizen group only) Contact Name and Info Citizen Inter-Agency Info Feedback Joint Participant Sharing Planning Control Adventist Community Increase access to food security and food items and Margaret Dobryden X Services Food Bank/Drop-in social support. 204-663-2278 Beautify Elmwood To initiate and implement community driven Karen Janson beautification projects in the Elmwood X X X X X 204-940-2114 neighbourhood. Bereavement Walking Increase the social network and social support to Good Neighbours Active Living Centre Program assist people to decrease stress and increase self- X 204-669-1710 esteem in grief issues. Better Access to Groceries Is a large bulk-buying program which increases access Dale Karasiuk (BAG) to fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods in X 204-669-0750 Chalmers. Chalmers Neighbourhood Community development through social economic Dale Karasiuk X Renewal Cooperation and cultural renewal. 204-669-0750 Christian Family Centre Community partner-host events, shares space, George Klassen X community outreach ongoing with many sectors. 204-798-9917 Community Venture To offer a developmental day service program Jeremy Knaggs providing recreational, education and 204-668-7657 X prevocational/volunteer opportunities for individuals with an intellectual disability. Congregate Meal Program – To offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy well- Hedy Funk X Kingsford Haus Co-op balanced meals in a social setting. 204-663-3004 Congregate Meal Program To provide the opportunity for individuals 55+ to Shelley Hillis River East – Seniors Resource have lunch at a reasonable price and to meet other X 204-667-6812 Finders seniors. Early Childhood Matters Bring together people who work with, play with, live Kim Campbell Parent Child Coalition with, care for and care about, young children. This 204-669-9412 ext 2243 X coalition of early childhood champions exists to find ways of connecting and collaborating to build strong, River East Community Area Partnerships 2019

Type Type of Engagement Group Name Primary Purpose (for citizen group only) Contact Name and Info Citizen Inter-Agency Info Feedback Joint Participant Sharing Planning Control healthy and nurturing communities around families with young children. East Kildonan Garden Club To encourage the cultivation of trees, shrubs, flowers, France Barrette plants and vegetables and to provide gardening X X X 204-667-7331 information to the community. East Kildonan Transcona To address community needs, work to improve John Kubi Resident Advisory Committee quality of life and encourage others to participate in X X X 204-661-2762 community initiatives. Elmwood Community Garden To provide an accessible green space and community Mark Stine garden project for the Elmwood community 204-982-1720 ext 303 residents. The garden will help to increase food X stability within the community providing access to fresh produce and vegetables. Elmwood Community To provide the residents of Elmwood with relevant Nina Condo Resource Centre (ECRC) programs and services that will enhance and increase 204-982-1720 ext 203 X capacity for themselves and their community. Provides free internet access. Elmwood High School Teen Provides medical and counseling services as well as Access River East X Clinic general health care. 204-983-5000 Elmwood/East Kildonan Provides a variety of drop-in activities and offers an Leilani Esteban Active Living Centre avenue to increase social and health supports for X 204-669-0750 seniors. Elmwood Food Security Is the umbrella organization which covers several LeeAnn Cheadle Network initiatives in the Elmwood/Chalmers area: a farmer’s 204-668-3181 ext 210 market which provides fresh produce to the Mark Stine X community; the Better Access to Groceries project 204-982-1720 ext 303 (BAG); a community kitchen; and other programs which focus on nutrition education.

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River East Community Area Partnerships 2019

Type Type of Engagement Group Name Primary Purpose (for citizen group only) Contact Name and Info Citizen Inter-Agency Info Feedback Joint Participant Sharing Planning Control Elmwood Mental Wellness The mission is to promote the positive development Nino Condo Coalition of families, children and youth in Elmwood and to 204-982-1720 address adolescent concerns such as substance Alex Strange abuse, suicide, violence, school drop-out and teen X 204-415-4728 pregnancy. These concerns and other at risk behaviours are guided by the overall Communities that Care principles. Family Dynamics Keenleyside Focuses on strengthening the community by building Sharon Lagimodiere Tenant Community Centre connections among families. Everyone living in the 204-667-4086 Housing Development is welcome to X attend the resource centre and share their thoughts about programs or services that would helpful to them. Glen Elm Neighbourhood To identify, represent and advance the common David Pensato Network (GENA) interest of the Glen Elm neighbourhood on issues Emma Durand-Wood such as community greening and environmental www.glenelm.ca X X X X sustainability, walkability, safety and violence prevention, local recreation opportunities, traffic calming and local economic development. Good Neighbours Active To be a focal point in the community for programs Susan Sader Living Centre (GNALC) and services which support and enhance 204-669-1710 ext 224 independence for residents 55+. Included as X Elmwood Outreach Program and many other community orientated programs. Grace Lutheran Church Increase access to food security and food items and Church Office X Food Bank social support. 204-661-2562 Granite House Social A tenant’s committee plans activities, outings and Megan Wallace/Rachel Elias X X X X X Committee events for residents. 204-334-4775

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Type Type of Engagement Group Name Primary Purpose (for citizen group only) Contact Name and Info Citizen Inter-Agency Info Feedback Joint Participant Sharing Planning Control Happy Days on Henderson To promote community participation in an annual Dale Karasiuk celebration for residents, business owners and X 204-669-0750 agencies of River East Families Connecting: Healthy Free drop-in for prenatal and post-natal women. Jennifer Sheridan Westdal X Baby Sites Access River East Group offers information from public health team, 204-947-2422 ext 143 Healthy Baby Site support, activities, and a nutritious snack. Delivered 204-982-1720 ext 204 Braeside Church in a low key, fun atmosphere. Free child minding for X older siblings. Health Together Now Supports community led initiatives through funding, Tonya Beveridge advocacy and promotion in three areas – physical X 204-794-5613 activity, nutrition and smoking reduction. Holy Redeemer Parish To increase access to food security and food items Church Office X Food Bank and social support. 204-669-0501 Horizons Learning Centre Provides assistance to young adults working towards Rob Campbell X attaining a Grade 12 diploma. 204-772-1234 Immanuel United Church Increase access to food security and food items and Church Office X Food Bank social support. 204-669-0220 Kildonan Horizons Social A tenant’s committee plans activities, outings and Marvill X X X X X Committee events for residents. 204-669-0754 Jubilee Holistic Family Provides resources, support services and programs to Anna Marie Geddert Resource Centre the residents of the River East neighbourhood and 204-668-9933 primarily to the tenants of the MB Housing X complexes at Raleigh/Paufeld, as well they offer a community garden, community kitchen and youth programming to the community. Legion Gardens Seniors A tenant’s committee plans activities, outings and Julie Kertesz events for residents. X X X X X 204-996-0750

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Type Type of Engagement Group Name Primary Purpose (for citizen group only) Contact Name and Info Citizen Inter-Agency Info Feedback Joint Participant Sharing Planning Control MB Housing Raleigh/Paufeld A tenant committee plans activities, outings, events Jerry Tom X X X X X Tenant Advisory Committee for residents in the MB Housing complex 204-945-1920 Manitoba Metis Federation Deliver programs and services including: child and Rachelle Neault Inc. family services, justice, housing, youth, education, 204-586-8474 X human resources, economic development and natural resources. McIvor Avenue Mennonite Increase access to food security and food items and Church Office Brethren Church social support X 204-339-1691 Food Bank Meniere’s Support Group Support through group discussions as well as guest Joanne Craig presentations on Meniere’s Disease are included in X X X 204-975-3037 the meetings. Neighbours Helping An emergency assistance program for low income 204-949-2106 Neighbours individuals/families that are unable to pay their X energy bill due to personal hardship or crisis Millennium Gardens - River To provide an opportunity to engage in a meaningful Diane Wickenden 204-663-0531 East activity, socialize, exercise and contribute to the X X X X Darlene Karp 204-661-2208 community. North East Non-profit historical society. Jim Smith X X X X Historical Society 204-669-3469 North Kildonan Mennonite Increase access to food security and food items and Church Office X Church food Bank social support. 204-663-5059 Osteoporosis Support Group: A support group for people with or at risk with Manitoba Office X X X Navigating Osteoporosis. 204-772-3498 Parenting and Family Support To serve as the coordinating body to strengthen Kim Campbell Network partnerships and engage communities with service 204-669-9412 ext 2243 X delivery systems to implement the Triple P program and to maintain an information website.

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Type Type of Engagement Group Name Primary Purpose (for citizen group only) Contact Name and Info Citizen Inter-Agency Info Feedback Joint Participant Sharing Planning Control Parkinson’s Society Manitoba Support is offered through group discussion and Donna Greening guest presentations for individuals with Parkinson’s, 204-786-2637 their family members and caregivers. Also run a X weekly exercise and socialization program in River East. River East Seniors Resource Assists residents age 55+ in River East, including East Shelley Hillis Finders Kildonan, North Kildonan and Elmwood, in X 204-667-6812 maintaining and enhancing independent living. River East Neighbourhood A network of residents, businesses and agencies Tonya Beveridge Network (RENN) working together to enhance the lives or residents of X 204-794-5613 the River East community. River East Neighbourhood To create a healthy and vibrant community that will Louise Balaban 204-668-7863 Network (RENN) encourage people to participate in regular physical Sigrun Bailey 204-654-0090 X Trails Committee activity. To encourage residents to walk, cycle, run, in groups, throughout the various neighbourhoods. River East Parent Support A parenting support network for families with special Community Living Winnipeg X Network needs children. 204-786-1414 River East Transcona School Creating stronger links and partnerships with parents, Kim Campbell Division Community agency professionals, service providers and the 204-669-9412 ext 2243 Programming Initiatives community at large to enhance the education X experiences of our students and increase their changes for successful life and learning outcomes. Riverwood Community To increase access to food security, while also LeeAnn Cheadle X Church Food Bank/Drop-in providing social and health supports. 204-668-3181 ext 210 Seniors Active Living To create a “Community in Motion” by addressing the Healthy Aging Resource Team Committee barriers and initiating activities related to improving 204-940-2114 X the overall health and well-being of older residents in the River East community.

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Type Type of Engagement Group Name Primary Purpose (for citizen group only) Contact Name and Info Citizen Inter-Agency Info Feedback Joint Participant Sharing Planning Control Strengthening Families for To serve as an advocate for the needs of families who Carolyn Mackie Mental Wellness are supporting loved ones living with a mental health X X X X 204-253-9641 issue. To provide support to tenants, particularly seniors at Megan Wallace/Rachel Elias Support to Seniors in Group 210/220 Oakland and 1080/1100 Henderson Hwy. X 204-334-4775 Living (Sponsor: GNALC) Teen Parenting Group – Provide connections and support for expectant and 204-223-9450 Parents Connecting Kildonan new parents (under age 21) with children under 3 X East Collegiate years of age. The Refuge Is a collection of programs that respond to the needs Jen Gill of women in Elmwood. It is mentor-based program 204-668-3181 ext 220 that provides open and closed support groups based on circumstances and needs. We offer general support to moms and specific group supports to X women dealing with domestic violence and addiction issues. Provides support with: advocacy, housing applications, child and family services, appointments, EIA and crisis support. Together in Elmwood (TIE): TIE is a network of organizations and individuals Leilani Esteban A Parent Child Coalition working together towards the best possible 204-890-3282 X outcomes for children, by supporting families in the diverse areas of the Elmwood Community. 53 Stadacona Tenant A tenant’s committee plans activities, outings, events Jerry Tom X X X X X Advisory for residents of a local seniors block 204-945-1920

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