The Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition works in four distinct ways to provide support to the Neighbourhood Groups and communities they serve.
1. We support local action by reducing barriers and creating conditions for success. The GNSC reduces bureaucracy by streamlining processes for each of the NGs. We provide access to spaces and provide insurance for HG spaces, volunteers, and participants keep everyone protected and safe. We support and nurture community leadership through training, resources, and collaboration.
2. We provide funding for neighbourhood groups. We raise funds through grants, community fundraising, and partner support, distributing the funds to communities across the city. Many of the NGs are able to operate because of the core funding we provide them, creating a stable annual allocation to support their projects and programs.
3. We amplify community voices, bringing the most critical and pertinent issues to the forefront. Because of this, we are able to address systemic barriers often faced by many in the community. We carry these community voices forward through programs and partnerships across the city. We are also able to respond to collective needs, creating programs that reach the people who need access the most. This process is ongoing and we focus on continuing to create pathways for stories to be told and conversations to continue.
4. We function as a space for innovation, helping to spark new ideas, support ongoing initiatives, and incubating projects and programs. We do this by providing access to resources, guidance, and mentorship based on our extensive experience in community building and fundraising. Our support is often long term, as we continue to sit on boards or committe
Learn more about the project and program we support or learn more about the NGs that are part of the GNSC.