Focus 3

Moving Forward Together

What People are Saying

"I think it is important that the community has ownership of everything that they do"

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"I believe that those who work on a project like this from outside the area of focus need to be very aware of the impact of the crisis on those from the community and support them emotionally as well."

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"Everyday going through school, work, etc. there are different frustrations one might pick up. If frustrations are not handled properly they will accumulate. The more frustration accumulates, the harder it will become to handle other frustrations one may encounter later on in the day. This is why when conflicts between two people occur, it is sometimes hard for one or both people to take steps to resolve it without escalating the situation further. Understanding the possible accumulation of other’s frustration help make it easier to resolve conflicts/misunderstandings/arguments as they occur."

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"A young woman is 19 and finds out that she is pregnant. The father of the baby is out of the picture due to …circumstances. She has no support systems to turn to. Her father left her mother before she was born and her mother is struggling herself. Her mother works two jobs to pay bills and take care of her younger brother and sister…."

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"The child grows up to be old enough to go to school. Snacks and lunch are hard to buy…. The realization of not having these things increases daily. Life circumstances that the child faces fuels the lack of ambition to engage themselves in school. The long-term reward seems almost unreal."

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"As the child reaches the teenage years, the signs of a cycle are clear…. From mother to son, opportunities are limited…."

Focus3 was a project designed to help three communities, and others like them, respond to a crisis and create something positive from it by sharing a passion for change, caring for others, and support for action. If you have ideas, comments, a project underway, or suggestions for similar projects, we would love to hear from you.

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and give us feedback. By building our collective knowledge about the challenges our communities face we will be better able to connect with each other to improve the quality of life for all. If you want to discuss the project further or get more involved with The Students Commission, call us at 416 597-8297.