THIS WORKSHOP IS ONLY OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECEIVED A NEIGHBOURHOOD GRANT IN 2018.

Knowing when to promote what information with the right audience is key to a successful outreach plan. This workshop is designed to help you build a strong outreach plan to connect with local businesses, residents, volunteers and other key stakeholders.  You will be taken through each of the following steps:

• Mapping your audience;
• Choosing the right tools to reach out and connect with your target population; and
• Developing partnerships that can help with community outreach.

Come to this session to meet other recipients of City of Toronto grants and share your outreach tips with each other!

Facilitators:

Andrea Laing holds a Bachelor and Masters in Social Work. She has worked as a youth outreach worker for more than five years in Toronto’s most vulnerable neighbourhoods in the North-West end. Most recently, she has worked on grassroots marketing campaigns and within communications roles for TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games and South Riverdale Community Health Centre.

Leighana Mais has been a volunteer in her neighbourhood since she was 13 years old. She is a graduate of Centennial College - School of Business, Business Administration, with a heavy passion for community and entrepreneurship. She is a creative with over 10 years experience in event planning of several types, 3 years experience in photo and video production, graphic design, marketing, and much experience in communications. This year, Leighana received a City of Toronto Neighbourhood Grant to put on a festival at Coronation Park.

Supports: Dinner and 2 TTC tokens will be provided. When you register, please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or need any other support. Please note that childcare will NOT be provided for this workshop.

Please arrive by 6:00pm to register, have dinner and network.