The Journey

 

The Rotary Club of Brampton welcomes Steve Allin from the Journey Neighbourhood Centre. Rotary has been a tremendous support. The Journey is committed to bringing hope and transformation to the Ardglen/Orenda communities, working alongside children, youth and families, as they take positive steps in their lives. When you work with people who are challenged in life, we need to bring hope first.

 

Ardglen captured their heart, $360,000 raised to help families restart after the fire that left 18 families homeless. You have to build trust with the community, without trust you can’t do anything.

 

Last year a provincial grant was received to establish a second center in the Orenda Court neighbourhood and they took possession of a ground floor apartment unit at 80 Orenda Court. Since then they have established their presence in Orenda with a series of events, community and agency meetings and most importantly the launching of programs within the community.

 

Peel, our neighbourhood, has a young population, more lone parent families, lower income, lower home ownership and higher mobility. The objective for this year is to concentrate on challenges connecting with families.

 

With the Rotary support, the Journey is making a difference in the lives of the children, youth and families of the Ardglen/Orenda neighbourhood, as well as enriching the lives of those who lead, volunteer and serve.