Beasley Neighbourhood Charter

THE OFFICIAL BEASLEY
NEIGHBOURHOOD
CHARTER
06. 25.2011
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The following statements have been taken from a community pilot program (see reference below)
and forms the basis of the Beasley Neighbourhood Charter:
Community contracts (also known as neighbourhood
or community charters and agreements) are voluntary
agreements between charter members who are residents,
local service providers and elected representatives that
aim to improve conditions in a defned area.
The policy aims of contracts are to contribute to
neighbourhood quality of life outcomes through
improving and tailoring public services, as well as
developing relations of co-production between
local governance actors, public service providers,
and citizens. Contracts aim to empower communities
and strengthen local democracy, by enabling citizens
to become more active in their local communities,
taking on responsibilities themselves and actively
contributing to improvements in their communities,
rather than being passive recipients of services.
Community contracts are intended to build trust,
mutual respect and confdence between residents,
service providers and local authorities within a
clearly defned agreement regarding matters of
mutual concern and beneft.
Reference: An evaluation of the community contracts
Pilot programme.
Institute for Political and Economic Governance (IPEG)
University of Manchester, January 2010
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beasleyassociation@gmail.com
www.ourbeasley.com
THE BEASLEY BADGER
SAYS YOURE DOING A
GREAT JOB MAKING OUR
NEIGHBOURHOOD EVEN
BETTER!
Table of Contents
WHAT IS BEASLEY? 4
THE PURPOSE 6
THE SCOPE 7
THE GOALS 8
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 9
BEASLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION 9
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HAMILTON 10
CITY OF HAMILTON COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RECREATION DIVISION 11
CITY OF HAMILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES 12
CITY OF HAMILTON PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES 13
CITY OF HAMILTON WARD 2 CITY COUNCILLOR; JASON FARR 14
THE COMMONS 15
ENVIRONMENT HAMILTON 16
FAITHWORKS COMMITTEE 17
FIRST ONTARIO CREDIT UNION 18
THE FREEWAY 19
GOOD SHEPHERD 20
GOODWILL, THE AMITY GROUP 22
HAMILTON POLICE SERVICE 23
HAMILTON COUNCIL ON AGING 24
HAMILTON DOWNTOWN MOSQUE 25
HAMILTON SKATEBOARDERS ASSEMBLY 26
HAMILTON-WENTWORTH DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 27
STREETLIGHT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 28
TCA / THIER & CURRAN ARCHITECTS INC. 29
WESLEY URBAN MINISTRIES 30
DELIVERABLES 31
GROUND RULES 34
SUB-COMMITTEES 36
ASSUMPTIONS 36
DECISION-MAKING PROCESS 37
OFFICIAL CHARTER MEMBERS MEETING 38
SIGNATURES 39
GLOSSARY 45
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BEASLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARTER
WHAT IS BEASLEY?
Our mascot, the Beasley
Badger, is a symbol of the
tenacity and courage of the
residents of the Beasley
Neighbourhood.
The do-it-yourself attitude is part of what has
allowed the Beasley Neighbourhood Association
to provide a strong, independent, and empowered
voice for its residents.
We asked the residents of
Beasley to give us some
positive and negative words
that they would use
to describe the Beasley
neighbourhood.
Here are some of the results!
Positives:
The Heart of the City Central
Diverse and Multi-Cultural Historic
Full of Potential Lots of Character
Urban Walkable Livable
Resilient Regenerating Dynamic
Good mix of Shops /Homes /Apartments
Schools /Hospitals /Services all around us
Creative Arts /Entertainment /Festivals
Rich in Assets Strong sense of community
Negatives:
Empty Spaces Vacant Buildings
Neighbourhood Design
Traffc & Safety Issues
Perception of Crime Social Issues
Poverty Bad Reputation
Underrated Abused Neglected
Polluted Gritty Underutilized
Self-Critical
The Beasley Neighbourhood
is dedicated to celebrating
and strengthening its
positives, while recognizing
and addressing the negatives.
We will succeed in making
Beasley one of the best
communities to live, work
and play through open and
honest self-refection.
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The Beasley neighbourhood is one of the oldest and one of the frst 4 neighbourhoods of Hamilton.
Named after Richard Beasley, (1761-1842), a soldier, political fgure, farmer and businessman in Upper
Canada. Richard Beasley was one of Hamiltons frst settlers who came to Canada from New York in 1777.
Beasley occupied Burlington Heights (now the site of Dundurn and Harvey Parks) in 1790 & was granted
land by the Crown in 1799. A local entrepreneur, Beasleys business ventures included fur trading, land
acquisition and establishment of a grill mill in Ancaster. He was a member of the legislative assembly of
Upper Canada from 1791 to 1804 and was appointed colonel of the 2nd regiment of the York militia in
1809. Financial diffculties forced Beasley to sell lands at Burlington Heights, but it was purchased in 1832
by Sir Allan Napier MacNab who built Dundurn Castle on foundations of Beasleys brick home.
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We asked the residents of
Beasley to give us some
positive and negative words
that they would use
to describe the Beasley
neighbourhood.
Here are some of the results!
Negatives:
Empty Spaces Vacant Buildings
Traffc & Safety Issues
Perception of Crime Social Issues
Poverty Bad Reputation
Underrated Abused Neglected
Polluted Gritty Underutilized
Self-Critical
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THE PURPOSE
The PURPOSE OF THIS CHARTER IS To improve
the qualitY of life for people who
live, work and play
in the Beasley Neighbourhood.
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THE SCOPE
This charter applies to those who
LIVE, WORK & PLAY
in the BEASLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD and
who are committed to the PURPOSE
and GOALS of this charter.
The CONTENT OUTLINED IN THIS
DOCUMENT will only pertain
to CHARTER MEMBER MEETINGS,
SUB-COMMITTEE meetings AND
deliverables OF THE CHARTER.
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THE GOALS
Diversity in Cultural Backgrounds / Nationalities, etc...
Promoting solidarity within cultural and social groups and the community at
large.
Services that enhance quality of life.
Promoting and designing services that encourage excellence, address
challenges and contribute to our individual and collective well-being.
Empowerment - helping people realize their full potential.
Empowering the people who LIVE, WORK AND PLAY in the Beasley
community to realize their full potential.
Improved communication and representation of community
Encouraging active engagement and effective communication within the
community so that the needs of the neighbourhood are properly understood
and addressed.
Working to establish a physical environment that prioritizes HEALTH,
SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY.
Working together to help each other
Unifying residents and organizations into a cohesive team that encourages
people to contribute to the community.
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ROLES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
What IS YOUR role IN the neighbourhood and
what CAN the Neighbourhood do for you?
BEASLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
Beasley is an award-winning neighbourhood in the heart of the city and consists of the area
bounded by Main St, James St. N, Wellington St and the CN rail tracks. The Beasley Neigh-
bourhood Association is an organization of engaged residents who work together to empower
and celebrate the community. The Association and its members act as role models to inspire
community spirit.
The Beasley Neighbourhood Association connects residents to city services and their elected
offcials so that their needs are met. Regular meetings are held twice a month to organize
events, plan workshops, and keep residents informed about what is going on in their neigh-
bourhood. The goal is to promote the communitys health and well-being by unifying its
diverse members and providing a platform where shared experiences and concerns can be
voiced.
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
What IS YOUR role IN the neighbourhood and what CAN the Neighbourhood do for yoU?
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HAMILTON
For more than sixty years, Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton has provided programs and
services to help children, youth, and families in Beasley and other neighbourhoods stay healthy,
active, and engaged. Our mission is to provide safe, supportive places where children and
youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and
develop confdence and skills for life. We are proud of our history of leveling the playing
feld and providing opportunities for children and youth to reach their full potential in life, by
supporting their healthy physical, educational and social development.
Our role in the Beasley neighbourhood is:
To offer children and youth from all economic, cultural, and social backgrounds access to
the resources, supports, and opportunities that will enable them to overcome barriers and
achieve their positive potential in life.
To provide safe, supportive places, where every child is listened to, treated with respect,
and valued in an environment of inclusion and acceptance. Our staff and volunteers model
honesty, fair play, positive attitude, cooperation, and respect for self and others.
To empower all young people as they grow into responsible, contributing, and self-reliant
members of society. Children and youth are at the centre of everything we do. Through
adventure, play, and discovery, we encourage and empower them to develop healthy
lifestyles, a life-long passion for learning, leadership and life skills, and a sense of social
responsibility.
To work together collaboratively with families and volunteers, in partnership with the
public and private sector, to create healthy community solutions to providing children and
youth with what they need for optimal development.
To speak out on behalf of children, youth, and their families to reduce disadvantage,
enhance their lives, and enable their voices and ideas to be heard.
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CITY OF HAMILTON
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RECREATION DIVISION
The City of Hamilton, Community Services Department, Recreation Division works in
collaboration with the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), Wesley Urban
Ministries, Beasley Neighborhood Association and the broader community to provide a centre
for organized or unstructured recreation activity that serves as a gateway to social services
provided by the City and community partners. We work with the individuals, families,
neighborhoods and organizations in Hamilton to promote an active lifestyle and provide access
to a range of facilities, programs, services, information and other supports designed specifcally
to meet requirements of this local community.
The role of the Recreation Division in the Beasley Neighborhood is to encourage community
development, through community engagement, involvement and consultation within the
Community.
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CITY OF HAMILTON
NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
Contact: Paul Johnson 905-546-2424 x5598
This new initiative is being led by the City Managers Offce and is responsible for developing
strategies for aligning investments and activities to better support healthy neighbourhoods across
the City of Hamilton.
Through this initiative the City is committed to working more collaboratively with residents
and key stakeholders at the neighbourhood level in developing actions that will ensure all
neighbourhoods are great places to live, work, play and learn.
The neighbourhood development offce is there as a resource to the Beasley Charter members, the
Neighbourhood Association and all residents, businesses and organizations helping to improve
the quality of life for those in the Beasley Neighbourhood.

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CITY OF HAMILTON
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
Hamilton Public Health Services works together with the community to assess, promote and protect
health, and to prevent disease and injury. We work with individuals, families, neighbourhoods
and organizations in Hamilton to promote health and well-being through Public Health programs,
services, education and research.
Hamilton Public Health Services is divided into fve Divisions. Each Division is made up of a variety
of programs that offer services and resources to Hamilton communities including the Beasley
neighbourhood. Specifc programs and services offered by each Division include, but are not limited
to:
Clinical & Preventive Services (e.g., Dental Services, Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Services,
Sexual Health ,Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Mental Health and Street Outreach Programs)
Family Health (e.g., Healthy Babies Healthy Children, Reproductive and Child Health, Child
and Adolescent Services)
Healthy Living (e.g, School , Tobacco Control, Injury Prevention, Chronic Disease Prevention
Programs)
Health Protection (e.g., Food safety, Safe Water, Infectious Disease and Infection Control,
Health Hazards)
Planning & Business Improvement (e.g., research and education, marketing and
communication, evaluation, policy analysis, surveillance)
The role of Hamilton Public Health Services in the Beasley neighbourhood is to encourage
community engagement and involvement and support individuals, families, and organizations
taking control over and improving their health. We promote community capacity building by
fostering partnerships and collaborating with community partners. Hamilton Public Health Services
expects that members of the Beasley neighbourhood will continue to be committed to improving the
health and well-being of the community.

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CITY OF HAMILTON
WARD 2 CITY COUNCILLOR; JASON FARR
The emphasis is on community and supporting Beasley community leadership where no one is
excluded.
It is important to facilitate and nurture a Beasley community with a caring citizenship that relies
on each others strengths, listens to each others concerns, and responds to each others needs.
I promise to always strive toward helping you thrive.

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THE COMMONS
The Commons is an urban holistic Christian community that Lives, Works and Plays in the inner
city neighbourhoods of Hamilton, Ontario. Quite simply, we are a community of people who are
committed to making the Kingdom of God tangible in our neighbourhoods. We seek to be part of the
rhythms of our city, to be good neighbours, good friends, and good servants. We are a community
that is defned by our values. The Commons is committed to working together to creatively live out
Justice, Hope, Beauty, Authenticity, Truth, Community, and Peace.
Our Sunday night gathering location, from 6-8pm, is at 26 Wilson St, in the transit room of the
Living Rock youth resource centre, with whom we have partnered. We are seeking opportunities
to support their work with street-involved youth, as well as opportunities that enable us to have a
tangible presence in the Beasley neighbourhood that contributes to the Charters purpose. We do
not offer programs, but want to use the diverse skills of our community members to participate in
existing neighbourhood initiatives and build lasting relationships; we have a specifc passion to reach
out to those on the margins of society, help people discover their unique gifts, and develop mutual
relationships across difference.
www.hamiltoncommons.ca
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ENVIRONMENT HAMILTON
Environment Hamilton is a not-for-proft community organization that helps Hamiltonians develop
the skills and knowledge they need to protect and enhance the environment.
Weve been involved in initiatives that support building a resilient city. This ranges from fruit picking
programs to helping residents demand a clean and safe environment for their neighbourhoods.
Our offce is at Suite 8, 22 Wilson Street, Hamilton L8R 1CS (a few minutes west from the Beasley
Community Centre). You can call us at 905.549.0900 or visit our website
www.environmenthamilton.org.
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FAITHWORKS COMMITTEE
Introduction:
Faithworks is a sub-committee of CRWRF (Canadian Reformed World Relief Fund) that sends short-
term volunteer teams to places where they can serve in Christian love, learn about poverty, and grow in
their understanding about our Christian role in Gods culturally diverse kingdom. The Teams are called
Service And Learning Teams.
CRWRF extends help through relief and development work, as a vehicle for our Canadian Reformed
Churches to help our neighbours, wherever they live. CRWRF endeavours to provide practical aid
accompanied by a faithful Christian witness.
Mission / Goal
The goal of a short term Faithworks trip is two-fold. First, we seek to SERVE - to show Christian
assistance, generosity, mercy, and kindness towards the needy out of thankfulness for the great salvation
we have been granted in Jesus Christ. Secondly, we seek to LEARN - to learn about poverty, service, and
our role in the Lords kingdom.
What is Faithworks role in the Beasley Neighbourhood?
Traditionally, Faithworks has focused on sending service teams abroad, to places like Mexico, the
Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Kentucky and Mississippi in the US, and Romania. The needs of the
people we have been blessed to work with and learn from have been varied. We have worked with
schools and churches, in homes and orphanages. Usually the teams Faithworks mobilize work in
practical ways, doing hands-on work. Faithworks always teams up with a local organization that already
has established roots in the area where we send our teams. This way, we can identify genuine needs and
we can avoid overlap with other groups.
We increasingly feel that we have a calling to work locally, here in Hamilton. The city of Hamilton is
central to our organization and our church community. At this point, we do not know how, and in what
capacity, Faithworks can serve the people of the Beasley neighbourhood. When we began contacting
others who are involved with the Beasley community, we quickly discovered that much good work is
done by building long-lasting and meaningful relationships with individuals. Considering Faithworks
existing mission, this would be an unrealistic goal for the short-term service team.
In short, we do not have a well-defned role in Beasley at this stage. We hope to discover whether or not
we can have one in time. For now, we are here to learn about and from the Beasley community.
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FIRST ONTARIO CREDIT UNION
Representative: James Lefebvre, Business Solutions Manager
Where you put your money does matter. It matters because being a Member of FirstOntario means
more than being a customer. It matters because when you invest locally with FirstOntario, our profts
are shared by being invested back into your community. It matters because at FirstOntario, we take
the time to get to know you. Well take the time to learn your name, your needs, and your concerns
and well always have the time to sit down and chat. We are more than just a bank, were FirstOntario
Credit Union.
While our Members come frst, the communities we serve are just as important to us. Since 1939,
weve always believed in giving back to our communities; to build them up and make them stronger.
That helps us to serve you better while also supporting the places we all call home. Banking with
FirstOntario means investing in your community and it always will. Where you put your money does
matter, and it can make a difference to you and your community.
FirstOntarios role in the charter is to provide expert fnancial advice and solutions for your business
and every day personal banking needs. FirstOntario supports the revitalization of downtown
Hamilton through sponsorships and donations to organizations and groups aligned with our
community investment pillars of health, youth, and economic development. Our One James Street
Branch, located in the heart of Hamilton, is dedicated to providing the highest standard of service to
residents, employees, and businesses in the downtown core.
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THE FREEWAY
The Freeway is an innovative, non-proft, fair trade coffee house, art and music venue. It is a
community commons that functions as a third place and is committed to re-investing in the local and
global community. Through the coffee house, Salvation Army Lawson Ministries provides job skills
development and artistic skill set development opportunities.
The role of the Freeway Coffee House within the context of Beasley neighbourhood is to provide a
third place. To do this the following will happen:
We will work with Beasley and its members to be a place where people can congregate, be in
many forms of community and be shown hospitality.
We will provide a place for community members to work as volunteers and participants.
We will provide a space for up and coming artists and musicians.
We will act as a source of just food and food security.
We will provide a space beyond the limitations of the free market, while still using fair trade
practices to support local and global trade.
We will provide a space that is attainable to community members and their space rental needs
(through community rates and availabilities).
We will listen to and work with the community around how we can best adapt, change and play
out our role in the Beasley. We understand that these opportunities are ever evolving, but must
always refect and build upon the strengths of the community.
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GOOD SHEPHERD
At Good Shepherd, we have Faith in People. Recognizing that everyone is a father, a mother, a son or
a daughter. Seeing the potential and promise where others cant or wont.
For those we serve at Good Shepherd, our faith in people means all of this. Most of all, it means they
discover their faith in themselves.
At Good Shepherd we see the person, not just the problem. Since our inception in 1961, Good
Shepherd has become the largest provider of non-denominational social services in Greater Hamilton
and Area. On an average day, the Good Shepherd serves more than a thousand of the most
vulnerable men, women and children in our community with emergency programs that provide the
basic necessities of life such as food and shelter, and rehabilitative programs that offer guidance, give
hope and restore dignity. Our work is based on the fundamental belief in protecting and promoting
human dignity, equality, progress and potential, which is rooted in our values of availability,
hospitality, fexibility, adaptability and dignity of service.
To enable us to provide support to communities and the people who live in our communitys we
need collaboration with neighbourhoods and neighbourhood programs are essential. Within the
Beasley neighbourhood some of the Good Shepherd Services that are available are:
Youth Services
Good Shepherd Youth Services inspires youth to dream, hope and achieve. We strengthen community by
believing that no youth stands alone.
Good Shepherd Youth Services is committed to helping youth get off the streets and back on
track with a variety of programs and services ranging from emergency food and shelter through
counselling to skills training and education.
Notre Dame House provides a 24-hour emergency shelter and a multi-agency resource centre
for homeless and street-involved youth. The six-week program uses a unique team approach that
pairs each young person with a youth support worker who helps them reach their personal goals.
In 2001.
Notre Dame School meets the educational needs of street-involved and homeless youth in the
downtown core.
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GOOD SHEPHERD
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Brennan House is a 15-bed transitional housing program for youth 16 to 20 years of age. Brennan
House supports youth in transition from homelessness to independence, and encourages
the development of life skills such as budgeting, problem solving, confict resolution, anger
management and other identifed areas.
Brennan House ACTS (After-Care Transitional Supportive Housing). This six-unit apartment
complex gives Brennan House graduates the opportunity to live independently, while still having
access to staff depending on their individual needs.
Angelas Place is a 15-unit, supportive-housing program for teen mothers up to 21 years of
age. This short-term, strength-based program aids young mothers with parenting practices and
encourages healthy bonding and attachment. Angelas Place offers a variety of programming
including nutrition, budgeting, problem solving, confict resolution, and anger management.
Warehouse Services
The Food Bank provides emergency food parcels for families and individuals in need of
assistance.
The Clothing Program provides cost-free help for families and individuals in need of assistance.
In addition to The Good Shepherd services described above, other services and supports are provided
to women, men and children such as Women Services, The Family Centre, Emmanuel House,
Barrett Centre and HOMES.
All decisions and activities of the Good Shepherd shall be based upon the values of
Availability, Flexibility, Adaptability, Hospitality, Dignity
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What IS YOUR role IN the neighbourhood and what CAN the Neighbourhood do for you?
GOODWILL, THE AMITY GROUP
For over 75 years, Goodwill, The Amity Group has been a successful not for proft
organization that helps people to overcome barriers and obtain work, thereby
increasing their dignity and independence within the community.
Goodwills role in the charter is to provide outreach to groups identifed by
community partners or those in the charter. Outreach will take the form of
presentations or discussions regarding employment and training programs.
We provide access to employment, assessments, training opportunities and
assistance with obtaining and maintaining work. Each of our locations offers a
variety of services individually selected and tailored to our clients and employer
needs.
From the charter, Goodwill would appreciate referrals to our programs for those
who may beneft from employment services. In addition we would appreciate
assistance in identifying employers looking for new candidates to fll roles within
their companies.
Goodwill Career Centres
225 King William Street
Hamilton, ON L8R 1B1
905-526-8482 ext#307
www.goodwillonline.ca
1050 Upper Gage Ave.
Hamilton, ON L8V 5B7
905-526-8488 ext#243
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HAMILTON POLICE SERVICE
The mission of the Hamilton Police Service is to serve and protect in partnership
with our community. Hamilton Police are committed to reduce crime and
disorder in our neighbourhoods.
The Hamilton Police Service is proud to partner with the Beasley Community.
Police and the community will work together to ensure community safety.
Hamilton Police need the assistance of citizens to report crime and suspicious
behaviour.
Together, we will keep our communities safe.
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HAMILTON COUNCIL ON AGING
Mission
The Hamilton Council on Aging exists to educate and advocate for improved aging experiences
for older adults through a collaborative network of individuals and organizations.
Vision
The Hamilton Council on Aging envisions a community that respects and values its older
adults, and provides them with the opportunity to participate fully in society. We act as a
catalyst in the community by identifying and leveraging new and existing resources that
may be shaped or modified to meet the test of senior-friendly and responding to emerging
opportunities to create or influence change to that end.
Ongoing Projects
Tackling Poverty Among Seniors
Improving Access to Community Services
Age Friendly Hamilton
Abuse of Older Persons Prevention and Education
Healthy Active Aging
The Role of the Hamilton Council on Aging in the Beasley Neighbourhood:
The Hamilton Council on Aging is committed to initiating a wide range of activities which
contribute directly to the quality of life of all seniors in the Hamilton area. The Councils
activities, which continue to expand as the organization matures, include:
Establishing projects that meet identified needs of seniors;
Research and policy analysis;
Engaging in community education on a wide variety of issues related to aging such as safety,
abuse, health, financial and social entitlement, and services;
Advocacy on issues of concern to seniors e.g. our recent presentation to the Senate of
Canadas Committee on Aging;
Ensuring the active participation of older adults from Hamilton and surrounding areas in
community life.
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HAMILTON DOWNTOWN MOSQUE
Hamilton Downtown Mosque is a vibrant organization of bright and energetic in-
dividuals from all walks of life who have come together to serve the community. It
came to existence as a registered, non-proft, charitable organization in 1992.
OUR ROLE:
The role of the Mosque is to give community members a haven where they shall at-
tain knowledge, increase in spirituality, receive resources and social services, and con-
nect with others building bonds of fellowship.
OUR OBJECTIVES:
As a tenet of our Islamic Faith, we inherently support the individual in striving to be
an honorable Canadian Citizen contributing to ones society with good actions and
words. Thereby it is one of the main objectives of the Mosque to help the
community as a whole in overcoming struggles to achieving a healthy, safe, and
progressive neighborhood that we can all be proud of.
OUR SERVICES:
To enrich the quality of the social and spiritual life in this area, Hamilton Downtown Mosque has
been offering a number of essential services to the community. Some of these services are:
1. Spiritual Services:
- Five Daily Congregational prayers. - Friday Sermon and Prayer (1:30 P.M.)
- Eid Al-Fitr Sermon and Prayer (Post Ramadaan)
- Eid Al-Adha Sermon & Prayer (Post Pilgrimage)
- Taraweeh (Late Night Prayers): During the Nights of the Holy month of Ramadaan.
2. Social Services:
- Counselling - Mediation - Religious Marriage Ceremony
- Distribution of Zakaat (Alms & Charities) to the poor and the needy in the community.
3. Community Services:
- Annual Community Garage Sale - Share the Warmth: Annual Winter Clothes Drive.
- Annual Community Picnic & BBQ
- Know Your Neighbours: Open House
- Iftaar Dinner (Breaking of the Fast) daily at Sunset, in the month of Ramadaan.
- Children Eid Gift Drive.
4. Educational & Recreational Programs:
- Weekly Lecture in English (Saturdays at Sunset).
- Weekly Childrens Program (Monday & Wednesday evenings)
- High School Students March Break Camp.
- Childrens Summer Program.
- The Annual Quran Memorization Competition (All ages from both genders)
- Islam 101: An Introduction to the Islamic Faith
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HAMILTON SKATEBOARDERS ASSEMBLY
The HSA is a group of skateboarders who help with the organization of skateboard-related events,
act as liaison between skateboarders and city offcials, and in general volunteer their time to help
represent the needs and interests of skateboarders in the city of Hamilton. Among the activities and
services that the HSA has helped promote are the annual Turner Skateboard Park Throwdown, the
annual Beasley Park Skateboard Jam (the oldest running amateur skateboard competition in Canada,
now entering its 19th year), modifcations to the construction of Turner Skateboard Park, and the
ongoing maintaining and upgrading of Beasley Skateboard Park, one of the oldest such facilities in
Ontario and Canada.
The HSA executive membership is voluntary and designated by informal consensus. The HSA
executive and interested membership meets regularly, and has a number of sub-committees such as
Events, Clean Up and Maintenance, Fundraising, Youth Outreach Program, and Culture
and History. Of central concern to the HSA is the maintenance of Beasley Skateboard Park as a site
that continues to provide a valuable place for the fourishing of the vibrant and creative activity
of skateboarding. With over twenty-fve years of history as a skateboard destination for Hamilton
youth, oldschoolers and out-of-towners alike, Beasley park plays a unique and irreplaceable role in
Ontarios skateboard community. The annual Beasley Skate Jam has become a legendary institution
that draws skateboarders from Ontario and even the US for a two day event that keeps the grass roots
spirit of skateboard culture alive, with events ranging from the 12 and under division to the famous
$300 Game of SKATE.
It is one of the mandates of the HSA to keep these traditions alive, and to work with the larger
community and the city of Hamilton to ensure that Beasley Skateboard Park continues to play a vital
role as a landmark of Hamilton skateboard culture.
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HAMILTON-WENTWORTH DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
Vision
All Students Achieving Their Full Potential
Mission
Providing relevant, responsive education so that each student becomes a life-long learner and
contributing citizen in a diverse world.
Values
Respect
Creativity
Excellence
Citizenship
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board works to maintain and strengthen collaborative
relationships with parents and the community. We know that for our students to achieve their full
potential, parent and community support is critical. Childrens success in school and life increases
when parents and community are a actively involved in their education.
Our schools are an integral part of the community and facilities are often available for non-for-proft
community groups who will support student achievement and well being.
Dr. J. Edgar Davey School is committed to being a strong partner within the Beasley Community. We
have developed many strong community partnerships that beneft our students. We are committed to
maintaining these partnerships.
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STREETLIGHT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Streetlight Christian Churchs motto is Bringing glory to God through the Gospel in Downtown
Hamilton. The individuals and families in our fellowship live in the Beasley Neighbourhood as well
as other Hamilton neighbourhoods. Our specifc focus is on the Beasley Neighbourhood. We are in the
process of becoming more involved in the Beasley Neighbourhood in different ways.
Streetlight Christian Church offers programs which can be roughly divided into two groups: youth and
adults.
Youth: Kids Club on Wednesday afternoon; Kingdom Seekers on Thursday evenings;
Cadets on Monday evenings and Teen-drop in every other Friday evening. A new
initiative is a mums and tots program in cooperation with The Living Rock. For
most of the programs we see an increase in the number of youth coming from the Beasley
Neighbourhood. We work one on one with some teen mums and their children and hope
to connect them to existing programs like the ones at The Living Rock and the Beasley
Early Years.
Adults: Bible studies on Tuesday evenings, Thursday afternoons and Thursday
evenings. Bible teachings on Wednesday evenings. Life skills for women on Wednesday
afternoons.
Community dinners: Four times a year
Worship Services: every Sunday there are two regular Worship services and a special
service for the Karen people in our community.
On Wednesday we have a counsellor who does counselling with individuals
There are two AA meetings which are held at Streetlight
We offer help in the form of: food / clothing donations, food vouchers. We also help
individuals to connect them to services in Hamilton.
At Christmas time we provide gifts for 70 children in our programs as well as 50 food
hampers and 80 gift bags of toiletries to families in the neighbourhood.
What is the role of Streetlight Christian Church in the Beasley Neighbourhood? Reach out to those in
need, physically and spiritually. Help out to build a sense of community through community dinners
and other community activities. Encourage people who come to Streetlight to volunteer in programs in
the Beasley Neighbourhood (The Living Rock, Dr. Davey School). We promote networking and working
together with as many other organizations in the Beasley Neighbourhood for the general well-being of
the local community.
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TCA / THIER & CURRAN ARCHITECTS INC.
Established in 2005, TCA | Thier + Curran Architects Inc. is a team of award-winning Architects with
local, national and international project experience. Our portfolio spans many building types and in all
our projects we seek to create buildings that are sensitive to their surroundings, support city building
initiatives, and offer dignity to inhabitants.
Our projects include mixed-use buildings, all forms of housing, municipal and cultural facilities,
healthcare and education facilities, public buildings, interiors, and commercial buildings. Our buildings
are thoughtful and engaging. They transcend the ordinary.
Beyond our day-to-day operations as an architecture frm, we seek to be engaged citizens in our
community. We are supportive of and involved in the local arts community with our offce often
doubling as an event / meeting space after business hours for a wide range of community groups.
As design professionals, we strive to act as educators and advocates within Hamilton on issues of
architecture and urban design.
Please visit our website at: www.tcarch.ca for more information about our frm.
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WESLEY URBAN MINISTRIES
Wesley Urban Ministries has a vision of community, where justice and compassion guide the way we live,
where all members are treated with respect and dignity. Wesley uses its resources to decrease barriers by
developing and delivering programs that address the needs of people who are marginalized refecting the
values of compassion, respect, responsiveness and stewardship. We work to increase opportunities by
providing services that help people to achieve their full potential. Wesley Urban Ministries works together
with community partners through collaboration and partnerships and believes this would be the preferred
method of service delivery when possible for the Beasley Community.
Wesley Urban Ministries is comprised of four departments; Emergency & Drop-In Programs, Supportive &
Transitional Housing Programs, Case Management, Counseling & Employment Services and Child, Youth &
Family Programs. Each department is made up of a variety of programs that offer services and resources to
individuals and families in Hamilton including the Beasley neighbourhood.
The Role of Wesley Urban Ministries in the Beasley Neighbourhood
Wesley operates The Beasley Child and Family Centre located at the Beasley Community Centre in Dr.
J. Edgar Davey School. Families can access a number of services at the centre, such as parent/caregiver
education, links to health services, and in some cases individualized family supports. Since the inception
of the Beasley Child and Family Centre in 2007, Wesley Urban Ministries has maintained an Advisory
Committee with broad representation from the Beasley community including program staff, community
partners, parents (residents), and caregivers. The purpose of the committee is to provide feedback and
guidance that will ensure quality services and programs for families in the Beasley neighbourhood. As a
result the committee has established a comfortable and friendly Centre that creates a sense of belonging and
refects the diverse ethnicity and culture of the Community.
Wesley Urban Ministries expects that members of the Beasley neighbourhood will look to us to use our
resources and build on and utilize our staff and our staff capacity on site and in the neighbourhood.
Our agency menu of services is a comprehensive one and we would like to be considered as the service
provider for programs contained within our menu, as the community identifes need. We have established
relationships with local funders and community donors and are currently a Service Provider in this
community that offers a broad spectrum of Early Years, School Age and Youth services existing in Beasley
Community Centre. As such, we can seek out resources to support the existing or subsequent programs.
At Wesley Urban Ministries, we know that every dollar invested in supporting families and their children
garners a tremendous return for our own community. Wesley Urban Ministries believes that through
investments in people and vital programming today, we can achieve true, long term impacts for the future of
our community.
Community
Feedback
Neighbourhood Plan
Annual Charter Members Review
1. Analyze Survey Results
2. Refine Survey for Next Year
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Deliverable Timeline &
Frequency
Notes
1 Agreement Between Parties
Signing Event & Press
Conference
Annual Fair
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b)
Summer
2011
Annually on
Anniversary
of Signing
Event
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b)
Initial Agreement between all Charter members
Re-commitment at Charter Members Review
New Members must sign and abide by Charter
2 Community Survey /
Feedback
Develop First Survey
Refine Survey to Address
Current Issues
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2011
b) Annually
as part of
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Members
Review
Tracking neighbourhood opinions and perceptions
Safety
Effectiveness with youth, seniors, diverse cultures
1st survey to include a core set of survey questions
allowing us to track and compare progress
Should be easy to complete: short yes/no - scale of
1 to 5 answers
Should be at all social events / schools /places of
worship
Feeds into annual review
Verbal / Written / On-line
Opportunity to collect survey information with
agency co-operation
3 Annual Charter Members

Review
Identify Long-Term/Short-
Term Goals
Annual Review
Sub-Committee Updates
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b)
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Semi-
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b)
Annual Charter Members Review will identify
short-term and long-term goals to guide plan.
These goals will be driven by the Community
Survey / Feedback
o Analyze Survey results / Refine survey
o Feedback on things working/not working
including events
o A summation of all tracked progress
o Review of Charter and Re-commitment
by all members, including new members
Quarterly Progress Update with Sub-committees
reporting back progress

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Deliverable Timeline &
Frequency
Notes
4 Neighbourhood Plan
Plan to Achieve Goals Result of Annual Charter Members Review
Establish / Dissolve Sub-committees based on
current needs
Match peoples interests to appropriate sub-
committee
Planning annual community events calendar
5 Sub-Committees
Action to Achieve Goals
Sub-Committee Meetings
Sub-Committee Updates
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b)
As Needed
Quarterly
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Meet regularly and report back to main Charter
meetings
Ad-hoc; formed as needed
6 Events & Other Initiatives

Beasley Resource Fair
Other Regular Events
Other Initiatives
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Annually
As Planned
As Planned
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b)
c)
Include all organizations and services and encourage
collaboration on events
Website Calendar of Existing events
Planning before and debriefing after event
One Unifying Annual Resource Fair where
organizations have booths and show their stuff.
Events Sub-Committee for detailed work identify
in plan?
7 Ongoing Communication
Between community members
and agencies (including
inter-agency communication
and co-ordination)
Ongoing Information Package
oOn hand at all meetings and events for
newcomers
oNeed administrative role to keep up-to-date
oWelcome to the Neighbourhood package for
new Beasley residents and realtors
Press, Website, Newsletters, Email List
Inter-agency Communication

DELIVERABLES
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GROUND RULES
THE GOALS OUTLINED IN THE
FOLLOWING PAGES EMPHASIZE THE
SPIRIT OF THE CHARTER.
IT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHARTER TO KEEP
MOMENTUM GOING, YET IT IS RECOGNIZED THAT THERE WILL BE
VOTES AND ACTIONS THAT ARE MORE CRITICAL THAN OTHERS.
THE INTENTION OF THESE GROUND RULES IS NOT TO HINDER OR
OBSTRUCT COLLABORATION AND CONSENSUS BUILDING RATHER
TO PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR HEALTHY DISCUSSION AND
DEBATE.
WHEREVER A SPECIFIC GROUND RULE DOES NOT EXIST TO
ADDRESS UNFORESEEN ISSUES, IT IS AGREED UPON THAT THE
SPIRIT OF THE CHARTER WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE ABOVE ALL
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GROUND RULES
Members distribute leadership responsibilities and collectively share in the
management of the Charter.
Meetings of the Charter or its sub-committees will be chaired by a Facilitator or a
Charter member designated based on a rotation with consensus from the group.
Additionally it is mandatory for the following roles to be assigned for each meet-
ing: Facilitator, Scribe, Time-keeper and Observer.
Members contribute to the charter through their experiences, skills, and time.
Charter members are encouraged to share challenges, successes and lessons
learned.
Members strive to create an environment of trust and to foster insightful, non-
threatening discussion of ideas and experiences. Members will not be afraid to
respectfully challenge one another by asking questions, but will refrain from
personal attacks.
Members commit to search for opportunities for consensus or compromise for
creative solutions. This contributes to an atmosphere of community problem
solving rather than stating positions.
Members agree to be respectful and use appropriate language in group
discussions and to listen and respond to each other with open and constructive
minds. Members agree to speak from their own personal experiences while
respecting that the experiences of others may be different.
Members will participate to the fullest extent possible, build on each others
strengths and help improve areas in need of further development. Community
growth depends on the inclusion of every individual voice.
Members must respect timelines and respect the time of others. Please practice
timely attendance.
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GROUND RULES
SUB-COMMITTEES
Members of the Charter may create sub-committees to assemble information,
explore issues, or develop proposals for consideration by the full Charter
membership.
Sub-committees will be chaired by a Charter Member.
Sub-committees may not make decisions on behalf of the Charter.
In addition to Charter members, members of the public may be invited to serve
on a sub-committee.
ASSUMPTIONS
All actions of the charter are motivated by the best interests of the Beasley
Neighbourhood.
Membership and topics discussed refect the current issues in the
Neighbourhood.
There is an interest among Charter members in developing formal and informal
connections.
There will be Charter members who take increasing responsibility for
stewarding the success of the Charter.
Members will commit to invest their time and participate in the Charter.
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DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
Except as otherwise provided in these rules, decisions can be made only at Charter meetings
that are attended by a quorum of Charter members.
A QUORUM MUST INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF 5 RESIDENTS.
Whenever possible, Charter decisions shall be made by consensus, otherwise the following
voting rules will apply:
The topic on which a vote is being held must have been discussed at a previous meeting.
When consensus is not possible, decisions shall be made by a formal seconded motion
approved by a majority vote of a quorum of the Charter.
Only Charter members may make, second or vote to approve or disapprove motions.
Voting Members of the Charter must have attended a minimum of 2 meetings in the past
12 months prior to the vote.
Each resident can cast one vote.
Each organization can cast one vote. A resident with connections to an organization
may choose to vote as either a resident or as the representative of the organization.
No person may cast more than one vote.
Under exceptional circumstances, members who are unable to attend a vote may vote by
proxy once per calender year.
A successful vote consists of:
A simple majority of all Charter Members
Plus
A minimum of 5 Resident Votes in favour
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A majority of Resident Votes
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OFFICIAL CHARTER MEMBERS MEETING
Offcial Charter Meetings are to be held quarterly for a minimum of one year. A
review of the meeting frequency should take place annually thereafter.
To be most effective, Quarterly Meetings should be scheduled around the
regularly planned neighbourhood events in order to facilitate the creation of
sub-committees, pre-planning and debriefng.
The structure of the Offcial Charter Meetings is fexible and may accommodate
special presentations, forums, and/or similar events that impact the Beasley
Neighbourhood.
The facilitator will ensure that the offcial charter meetings are effciently
organized and will have:
Agenda
Timeline
Purpose
CONSTRAINTS
The availability of members to participate collectively at a single unique time may
limit the number of participants.
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GLOSSARY
CHARTER A document defning the formal organization of a corporation, colony, city, or other
collective body, outlining the conditions on how it is organized, and defning its rights
and privileges.
COMMUNITY A social group of any size whose members reside in a specifc locality, share government,
and often have a common cultural and historical heritage. A community is distinct in
some respect from the larger society within which it exists.
DELIVERABLE Quantifable goods or services that will be provided upon the completion of a project.
Deliverables can be tangible or intangible parts of the development process, and are
often specifed functions or characteristics of the project.
FACILITATOR A facilitator helps a group work together to reach the best possible conclusions or
decisions. The facilitator handles the practicalities and logistics of the group meetings,
including setting the date and time and reserving meeting space. During meetings, the
facilitator keeps the discussion moving and on track and may summarize things that
have been discussed, however, is careful to remain impartial, never encouraging the
group toward a specifc conclusion. The facilitator takes lead to prepare for meetings as
per schedule and deliverables.
MEMBER A voting Charter member is:
A resident that has attended 2 meetings in the past 12 months.
An organization that has signed the charter and has been represented at 2 meetings
in the past 12 months.
OBSERVER A member who attends a meeting to note the proceedings and report back to the group
with feedback.
ORGANIZATION Includes, but is not limited to the following: Service Agencies, Businesses, Citizens
Groups, Places of Worship, and other groups who are committed to the purpose and
goals of this Charter.
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GLOSSARY
QUORUM The minimum number of members of an assembly that must be present at any of its
meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.
RESIDENT A resident is any one who lives within the Beasley community boundaries regardless of
being connected to an organization.
SCRIBE The person who is responsible for documenting the proceedings of a meeting. The role
of Scribe does not exclude a person from contributing to the meeting.
SUSTAINABILITY Capable of being maintained long-term at a steady level without exhausting resources.
SUB-COMMITTEE A subset of committee members organized for a specifc purpose.
TIMEKEEPER A member who is appointed to mark and announce the time and keep the meeting
running on schedule.

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