Members agreed to pursue the Welcome Wagon concept. The newcomer subcommittee will meet to discuss this project and provide a more detailed concept for the whole committee to consider at the next meeting.
Members prioritized the partners they would seek to connect with before the end of the year. Lisa will contact the following organizations to invite them to attend a future BIAC meeting:
- Halton Multicultural Council
- Halton Equity and Diversity Roundtable
- Community Cares (ROCK)
- Elizabeth Fry or John Howard Society
- Community Development Halton
Other organizations recommended by the subcommittees will be contacted at a later date. When contacting organizations, they will be asked to come to BIAC to provide the following:
- brief intro about their organization and it's mandate
- what are the gaps they have identified in the community?
- what can BIAC do to assist?
- who are their stakeholders/partners?
- what are their thoughts on how to make newcomers/economically disenfranchised feel like they belong?