ISSUE
by
04 2016
People & Organizations in North Toronto
Introduction to POINT
This issue Website Launch P.1
People & Organizations in
A Year in Review P.2
North Toronto is a non-profit
What’s New with POINT? P.3
community information service agency. POINT’s objective is
Contact Us P.4
to serve the people of the community by improving and increasing awareness of the social and health services in
POINT’s New Home(page)!
North Toronto, through information, education and
Throughout
history,
information
service
www.pointinc.org is your new source to
agencies held their niche in print material and
community
in-person assistance. Community members
POINT! The new platform will allow you to
would come to an office in search of
access more resources, services and sources
information about the programs and services
of information, while remaining easy to
YOU WITH:
available to them. As time passed, so have
navigate. Our new website will offer users to
Housing
the days where people had to go outside of
access POINT registries online, such as, our
Employment
their homes to access information. In the new
nanny, caregiver, and tutor registries. These
Legal
age of technology and instant gratification,
registries provide community members who
many people are looking for ways to find what
currently hold these professions a free
they’re looking for instantly.
platform to advertise their services, along
community engagement.
TOPICS WE CAN HELP
Children Youth
with,
Seniors
POINT continuously strives to keep up with
Newcomers
modern times and stay abreast of new
Recreation
developments that allow for more effective
Health
pathways to information. Over the past year, POINT
Volunteerism
has
spent
countless
hours
researching and identifying how we would be
information,
providing
those
and
who
everything
seek
these
services, a directory of available service providers. The website will additionally offer users the opportunity to view our computer class schedule, upcoming programs and events, as well as, connect with us through social media.
able to provide the same quantity and quality of
easily-
Notwithstanding, www.pointinc.org will serve
accessed and user-friendly platform. With the
information
through
a
more
the community as a method of sharing
help of a very talented design team, Creatrix,
community information, fostering engagement
as well as our new Board Committee
and
Member, Sandy Shim, POINT is thrilled to
together.
bringing
people
and
organizations
announce the launch of our new website. 200 Eglinton Ave West Toronto, ON, M4R1A7 416.487.2390 | www.pointinc.org
How has POINT made an impact?
“Thank you [POINT] for everything. My life is good thanks to all these events at the Community Centre.” -Senior resident to POINT
“I am so grateful to have met you. You have been such a support to me and are like my life/business coach.” -POINT client to our CIS coordinator
“Thank you for taking the time to listen to me and help me with my online application. I would be lost without your help.” -Older adult AGM! to the returning workforce
Dear Community Members, It was my pleasure to host POINT’s 48th Annual General Meeting that commenced on June 14th 2016. POINT has made great strides over the past year in meeting our Strategic Plan objectives and looks forward to continuing these initiatives in the coming year. In 2015, POINT met the varied needs of North Toronto community members through the creation and delivery of identified programs and services. These programs and services are serving POINT’s four priority target groups of youth, seniors, newcomers, low-income individuals and families, and community demand. Guided by specific strategic implementation plans, POINT has sought to revitalize all of its programs and services and increase its capacity to offer a broader range of initiatives to respond to immediate and emerging needs of the community. To fund new initiatives in 2015, a greater emphasis was placed on researching and securing new and diverse funding sources from different levels of government, new foundations, and corporations. Our ongoing assessment enables us to re-evaluate and fine-tune our new fundraising model. On behalf of the organization, I would like to acknowledge the critical ongoing support of our key funders, United Way Toronto and the City of Toronto, as well as, our sincere appreciation to all the donors, including POINT members, residents, businesses, foundations, faith communities, and organizations, for their continued generosity and support of POINT and its work in the community. As always, my special thanks to the Board members, staff, and volunteers for their commitment to ensuring that POINT continues to evolve in an effective manner to fulfill its mandate. Community engagement with a commitment to communitybuilding, new partnerships and effective service delivery continue to be the priorities of POINT in 2016.
Sincerely,
Diane Werner Diane Werner Executive Director
Are you interested in being on our Board of Directors? We are looking for people to share their professional expertise as volunteers on the POINT Board of Directors and supporting committees. Anyone who lives, works, and studies in North Toronto is eligible! If you are interested in being a member of POINT’s Board of directors, please forward a letter of interest and resume to bod@pointinc.org For additional questions, please contact Anka Jamnik at 416-487-2390.
NEWCOMER YOUTH ROCK CLIMBING POINT will be hosting a FREE 3 hour session at True North Rock Climbing Gym for newcomer youth ages 13-17. Bouldering Top Rope Climbing Slacklining Thurs. August 4th 2016 | 1:00-4:00pm | Downsview Park Sport Centre For more information and/or to register, please contact jrovet@pointinc.org or 416-487-2390.
CHILDREN GREAT GARDEN ADVENTURE PROGRAM Summer gardening program for children ages 3-7years
Have a suggestion? We want to hear from you! For all recommendations, suggestions for improvement, article ideas and more, please contact our C.I.S. Coordinator at jrovet@pointinc.org We thank you in advance for your input!
Planting & watering plants, composting, harvesting vegetables Making crafts like bird feeders, wind chimes & more! Garden games, scavenger hunts, and exploring Eglinton Park
Tuesdays (Age 3-4) and Thursdays (Age 5-7) from 10am to 12pm (July 5th to August 23rd) To register, please contact kcampbell@pointinc.org or 416-487-2390.
SENIOR SERVICES PSS has a busy summer ahead of us with day trips, lunch and learns, seminars as well as, a number of engaging recreational activities! DAY TRIP Niagara-On-TheLake
LUNCH & LEARN Balcony Gardening
DAY TRIP Botanical Gardens
SEMINAR Stretch Your Income
July 13th 2016
July 14th 2016
July 21st 2016
August 9th 2016
…and more to come! For more information, please contact jrovet@pointinc.org or 416-487-2390. POINT Newsletter Issue 4 Year 2016
200 Eglinton Ave West Toronto, ON, M4R1A7 416.487.2390 | www.pointinc.org
POINT Newsletter Issue 4 Year 2016
PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTH TORONTO STAFF DIANE WERNER-----------------------------------------------------EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JORDANA ROVET---------------------------------------------------C.I.S. COORDINATOR MOUMITA MOSTAFA----------------------------------------------ADMINISTRATION JOHN PATTON-------------------------------------------------------IT MANAGER
2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANKA JAMNIK------------------------------------------------------CHAIR SHEILA POTWIN---------------------------------------------------VICE CHAIR ANITA O’CONNER-------------------------------------------------HONORARY PAST CHAIR KITTREDGE CARSWELL-----------------------------------------TREASURER LEONORA BROWN------------------------------------------------DIRECTOR SANDY SHIM-------------------------------------------------------SECRETARY
CONTACT US POINT is located within the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre at 200 Eglinton Avenue West (1st Floor) Toronto, ON M4R1A7 416-487-2390 point@pointinc.org
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People & Organizations in North Toronto