You spoke, we heard!

A few weeks ago, we sent out a community survey to gain insight and feedback in regards to the kind of programs and services that you would like to see in our community. The responses came quickly. Below is a summary of the report.​

When asked, “What programs can we offer that would be beneficial to you and your family?”
You said:

1. Mental health program.
2. Leadership programs.
3. Homework program.
4. After school program.
5. An Afrocentric educational children’s program.
6. Youth and peer mentorship program.
7. Fashion events.
8. Legal rights program.
9. Health and life coaching.
10. Scholarship program for students who are in their 2+ year of school.

When asked, “What services would you like to see offered in our community?”
You said:

1. Black celebration concerts, talent shows.
2. An active and thriving space for Black families to commune and connect.
3. More family/cultural events.
4. Services to assist Black youth with mental issues to get jobs, or to stay in school without being penalized.
5. A centre for Black youth to showcase their talent, and learn about historical issues that have an impact on their current state.
6. How to deal with racism.
7. Mental health services for Black youth.

When asked, “What changes would you like to see in our community?”
You said:

1. More events and opportunities to connect that include young Black youth.
2. Diversity in Town programs, summer camps, etc.
3. Changes in policing in schools.
4. A response to the rise of racism in our community.
5. Black representative on the Board of Aurora or Newmarket Council.
6. A Black entrepreneurs market.
7. More diversity, more activities for Black history month.
8. More effort to resolve climate change and global warming.

Over the next year, we will be looking at this information to inform how we deliver programs and services in the community.  Thank you for taking the time to let your voice be heard.  Stay tuned for what's next!