Performance Improvement Report - 2011 - AiMHi

AccessibilityRespectEdWe have partnered with the Red Cross to recertify/retrain members to present antibullyingpresentations in the community. Four workshops were held in October forChildren’s Life Skills at AiMHi.Value VillageThroughout the year, the Community Awareness and Supports Coordinator arranged forvolunteers for the four ‘Bagging Event’ and ten ‘Coffee Cookie’ booths at Value Village.These events raise awareness about our partnership with Value Village and promotedonations. A Power Point presentation on AiMHi was done at Winston’s’ BreakfastClub group on March 17 th . The presentation was well received and the group wasdelighted to hear about how they could help by donating items for Value Village at ourlocation.Community GardenThis year the Child Care Resource and Referral Program partnered with AiMHi forseveral events throughout the summer. “Fitness in the Garden” was the theme andchildren were treated to tours in the garden and a fitness session which included yogaand dance. Most of the sessions were held in the gym due to inclement weather. InJuly, the “Get Together in the Garden” event was held. Children from all over the cityconverged on the garden to pick and eat fresh produce, explore nature withmagnifying glasses, and follow the paths in the Natural Playground next to the garden.Other PartnershipsWe continue to partner with both Canadian Blood Services and Toastmasters.39