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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0976 | Last Modified: 09 Jul 2020 | Last Full Update: 09 Jul 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-401-2614 ; 905-397-5630 |
| Website | www.linksforgreenerlearning.org |
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| Primary Contact | Yaneth Londono, Executive Director; Email: contact@linksforgreenerlearning.org |
| Alternate Contact | Katheryne Gutierrez, Project Manager; Phone: 905-397-5639; Email: kgutierrez@linksforgreenerlearning.org |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Ontario St and Welland Ave |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Geared towards linking education institutions, their newcomers and domestic students, with experiential learning opportunities Services include: Links for Greener Schools * Food literacy, waste management and gardening program designed for elementary and secondary schools. Offers workshops, cooking classes, school campaigns, waste audits and garden development. Environmental Awareness and Education for Newcomers * Series of workshops designed to help newcomers develop awareness and skills in the area of waste management, water and energy conservation. Growing Diversity Garden * Raises awareness among newcomers about food, how to grow organic food * Provides an opportunity to continue cooking traditional recipes * Gardens provide opportunity for recreation, exercise, education and the opportunity to meet people and practice English Good Food Box * Provides fresh and affordable produce that are purchased from local farmers and wholesalers * The goal of the GFB is to provide a way to families who cannot afford it access to fresh healthy food. * Each month, boxes will be delivered to central host sites that are easy to access throughout the Niagara Region * Available to anyone in the Niagara Region who will benefit from the program. * Contact goodfood@linksforgreenerlearning.org for information or to order |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Eligibility | Students, newcomers and other members of the community |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English ; Arabic ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Spanish |
| Fees | Service - Good Food Boxes ($17-22 each) ; None - for most programs |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2011 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ontario Trillium Foundation ; Fundraising ; United Way ; NPI Niagara Region, Niagara Community Foundation |
| Meetings | Annual Board of Directors Meeting |
| Service Categories | Good Food Boxes ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Environmental Issues |
| Events | Earth Day and Eco-Fashion Show Gala Fundraiser |