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The Friends of the Frink are currently looking for funding from possible granting organization with the focus
on:
Community Development
Economic Development
Environmental Awareness
Vision:
The Quinte Region achieves a state of heightened self-reliance in
which local communities work together to ensure a renewable energy
supply that meets the basic needs of the community, a vibrant
agricultural sector that can provide all the food requirements, and a
social and cultural state in which all people are encouraged to take an
active role for the good of the whole community and the environment.
Goals & Objectives:
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Provide information sessions, forums, and symposiums for the
public to increase awareness of limiting factors and the need to make
choices that support a sustainable lifestyle
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Work closely with local governments and educational institutions
to ensure involvement at these critical levels
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Work closely with Chambers of Commerce to challenge local
businesses and industries to maintain or increase involvement in
promoting a healthy, active community.
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Work with local farming organizations to identify agricultural
goods produced locally and those that could be produced in this area.
Work with local groups such as Harvest Hastings and OFA to assess
what the needs are in terms of marketing and food processing.
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Encourage a spirit of collaboration to ensure a
synergistic effect of combined group and individual efforts at
all levels: economic, social, cultural, environmental
Measurements of Success:
A network of organizations includes all sectors: economic,
environmental, agricultural, educational, social.
A very busy website with on-line forums, presentations, etc
Schools have naturalization and agricultural programs that make use of
school yards or community gardens to teach students the basics of
environmental stewardship, growing your own food and knowing how to
process it.
The community college takes a leadership role in advancing the goals of
sustainability by empowering students to bring innovative ideas and
energy to local organizations while the local community provides the
opportunity for students to apply ideas and theory in real situations.
The Sustainability Demonstration Site and Washroom Facility A Friends of the Frink Initiative
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