Come Be A Part of the
Windsor Let’s Build A Park Project

THE BACKGROUND

The Windsor Let’s Build A Park Project is a joint project between the City of Windsor Social Service Department, the Windsor Essex Children’s Aid Society and the Windsor offices of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and the Ministry of Community and Social Services and local community partners. The goal of this project is to add over $ 50, 000 in equipment refurbishments to the Fred Thomas Park.

The community partners are committed to making this project work. The lead agencies will be responsible for raising 40 %, or approximately $ 15,000, towards the cost of this project.

OBJECTIVES

1. New Community Playground: The main objective of this project is to refurbish the existing playground in the Glengarry neighbourhood.
2. Improve Community Relations: Through this project we hope to improve relationships between the community partners and the individuals or families that they provide service to within the Glengarry neighbourhood.
3. Cross Sectoral Partnerships/Linkages: While there are a number of formal protocol agreements in place between these lead agencies working on this common project will enable face to face networking between staff.
4. Increase volunteerism: It is a goal of this project to increase volunteerism across the staff of all three agencies as well as within the neighborhood of the park site location.
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In one day, the following will transform Fred Thomas Park:
This project will include an entire new play structure that it up to date, and safe for children to play. See pictures.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP

1. Donations:
   If you would like to make a donation you can do so by sending a cheque payable to the Windsor Essex Children’s Aid Foundation: Build A Park Project. All donations in excess of $ 10.00 will be issued a Tax Deductible Receipt.
2. Volunteer:
   If you would like to volunteer your time and energy to support this project we need your help. You can help with fund raising efforts or the day of the build. High school volunteer hours can be recorded by supporting this event.
3. Fund Raising
   If you would like to support this project by helping us to raise the funds needed for the build, we need your help.
   

Media Conference Pictures (Back to TOP) (Click thumbnails for enlarged views.)

City Councilor Fulvio Valentinis addresses the media and resident	Local children hold a photo of the new park	Jenny Lettink (Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services), Joan Brown (University-Community Partnership) and Tina Gatt (CAS) watch the presentation	Local resident Adut discusses what the park will mean to the children
City Councilor Fulvio Valentinis presents a check from the ward to assist with the build	Photo of new Glengarry park	Neyrda Ollett (Glengarry Neighbourhood Strengthening Committee) addressed the media	Art work by kids from the Glengarry Homework Club

BUILD DAY

All are invited to participate on our BUILD DAY, September 27, 2008. In order for us to plan the day's activities, we ask that you pre-register for the events you wish to become involved with. Please click on the link below to take you to the Registration form.

All Volunteers can expect

• Hands on work
• Free food and drink
• Fun, uplifting day
• To make a difference

To register, please complete the form below. By providing your name and e-mail you will receive weekly updates on the overall project, your personal volunteer responsibilities and what you will need to be ready for the day. If you have already registered in person, or through the school, please do not re-register. Names will be kept confidential and only used by LTBK to contact you about our build day.

UPCOMING FUNDRAISING EVENTS

1. Thursday August 21st - Bowl-a-thon at Bowlero Bowl (5:00 pm)
   

   People of all ages are welcome to participate in the Bowl-a-thon on Thursday August 21st beginning at 5:00 pm. Bowlero is located at 675 Tecumseh Rd West, Windsor.

   For pledge forms contact: Rachel at 519-254-1651 ex. 2601 or by email at rachel.cohen-kaczmarski@ontario.ca

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...

"A park is a great thing for the Glengarry community because this is a new beginning for us children and the future. Thank you. "

Adut, member of the Glengarry Homework Club

"The Glengarry neighbourhood has had a bad reputation for years but the Glengarry Neighbourhood Strengthening Committee has helped improve the community over the last four years. We now have a drop in centre, community events and this park will be another positive step. I am so happy and excited for the kids of the neighbourhood and thankful for the Let them be Kids Foundation and the community partner ’s hard work. Thank you."

Neyrda Ollett, Co-chair Glengarry Neighbourhood Strengthening Committee

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Registration begins at 8am. Please check below, the activity you would like to be a part of and the time you can participate.