Shelley Lepp and Doug Grundman, co-Executive Directors of Writers Collective of Canada, reflect on the challenges, opportunities and new relationships that emerged from the transition to a fully virtual environment during the pandemic. They also reflect on the ripple effects of their workshops in the wellbeing of diverse constituencies.
Sabina Ali, Executive Director of Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee, shares a bit about the Market in the Park, an initiative aimed at revitalizing public space and bringing new sources of income to diverse women living around Burgess Park (Toronto). Sabina reflects on the sense of agency and opportunity for skills development that the Market enables for women who have recently arrived in the country.
Deborah Gold, CEO of Balance for Blind Adults, reflects on the shifts that the organization went through to support people with sight loss during the pandemic. Deborah also looks at the long term impacts of this experience for the organization and how it has helped them support clients not only in urban areas, but also in suburban and remote areas.
Sonam Vashisth, from Cycle Toronto, shares a bit about the Pedal Power Initiative, a project that aims to expand cycling infrastructure into the suburbs, with a special focus in building the culture of cycling with newcomers and women from different backgrounds and ages.
