Connecting the Community

Why are some Richmond Hill City staff out on strike?

Katherine Grzejszczak, Brandy Trunk and Jake Matta from CUPE 905 tell us why they are on strike.  They really do like their jobs and they like Richmond Hill.
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The success of the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign

Krista Andrews and Courtney Drew tell us what is happening with this year's kettle campaign and nudge you to be part of the success.
Here's the link to sign up for a shift MyImpactPage - The Salvation Army Richmond Hill Community Church
Don't hesitate to reach out to Courtney with questions or help with registering courtney.drew@salvationarmy.ca

The Win-Win situation at Bingo World.

Quinn McGowan and Brandon Moore tell us what happens at Bingo World.
Hear how the charities support the activities and are rewarded for their support. 
 
See what Bingo World is all about Bingo World and Gaming
Brandon can be contacted through Richmond Hill Hall Charities Association

Breaking the Silence - Echoes of Empowerment. An art exhibit speaking to Gender Based Violence

Lorris Herenda, CEO of Yellow Brick House, talks about the campaigns to end gender based violence.
Including the youth art exhibit at the Mill Pond Gallery.
Mill Pond Art Gallery Workshop Poster
 
Wear purple to show you are an ally.
 
Dates to Note:
Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 is the Kick Off of the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV.
Friday, Dec. 6, 2024  is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, to honour the victims of the Polytechnique Montréal tragedy
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 is Human Rights Day
For more information 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence 2024 - Canada.ca
 

Many of our students need to be fed... and are not

Yvonne Kelly and Veronica Jouaneh from York Region Food for Learning talk about the shortfalls of the student nutrition programs.  York Region Food for Learning
Consider getting some Smile Cookies next week. Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie — York Region Food for Learning

Richmond Hill is recognized at the United Nations as doing lots of great things

Mayor David West tells us about presenting at the United Nations headquarters in New York about Richmond Hill being a Frontrunner City at the Global Forum on Human Settlement at the invitation of the Urban Economy Forum 
What's next? There are lots of opportunities to be a more resilient city.Sign up for David's monthly newsletter Mayor David West – Richmond Hill

Learning about putting the planet first. A Hands & Hearts for Africa event

Peg Hiscoke talks to Marj about the event she is involved with, "Hands & Hearts for Africa - Putting the Planet First", happening Nov. 23 and 24, at the Richmond Hill United Church.   Hands and Hearts for Africa EcoFest | OnRichmondHill
 
Peg hopes you'll learn just one little thing to help protect our planet.

How do we solve the housing problem?

Franz Hartmann outlines An Alliance for a Liveable Ontario's campaign of Five Ways Home.
Build in the Right Place
Build a Wide Variety of Housing Types
Build Smarter & Faster
Invest Heavily in Non-Market Affordable Housing
Make Housing Affordable and Part of Liveable Communities
Consider signing up for the newsletter - sign up is on the bottom of the home page.
If you live in Richmond Hill check out Liveable Richmond Hill

A local retired prof helps us understand the American election

David Leyton-Brown gives us a primer on the American voting system. It is much different than the Canadian system.
He warns us that there are 7 swing states to watch out for
Arizona
Georgia
Michigan
Nevada
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
 

Challenges to the education system - in Uganda

Marj has met someone from Uganda and thought her story was worthwhile for us to hear.  
If you can help out that would be great.  Fundraiser by David Imukat : Help Build a Better Atuitui Primary School
This Go Fund Me campaign does have photos of the project. 
To see photos of the school see the OnRichmondhill.com "Beyond Our Borders" article - Beyond Our Borders - talking with Petronella about a school in Uganda | OnRichmondHill