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Resource Center Project
Raised: $20,010.00
Resource Center Project
WHAT IS THE GCHC?
The Ghanaian-Canadian Heritage Centre (GCHC) is a Toronto-based, non-profit community centre affiliated with the Ghanaian- Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO), having a distinct identity, with programs catering to the unique needs and interests of the Ghanaian-Canadian community and other Canadians of any nationality, in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Mission:
To have a Ghanaian-Canadian resource hub to cater to the unique needs of Ghanaian- Canadians. The GCHC will serve as a rallying point to bring the different Ghanaian- Canadian groups together to share their rich experiences with other Canadians for the healthy growth of our communities in the GTA.
Vision:
To provide unique socio-cultural support, increase awareness, growth and education for Ghanaian-Canadians.
ABOUT THE CENTRE
The Ghanaian-Canadian Resource and Heritage Centre is to provide a comfortable space for all in the community to innovate, network, mentor, and seek solutions for common problems afflicting our community.
The Centre design will be environmentally friendly and consist of a variety of flexible areas:
- Administration, consulting rooms and conference spaces.
- Career information hub
- A playground for children and childcare centre.
- An open concept cafeteria.
- A Grand Ceremonial Hall.
- Fitness, Wellness, and recreational area
- Library and ICT centre
- Cultural and Historical Museum.
- Community Residential apartments.
KEY STAKEHOLDERS OF GCHC
- Ghanaian-Canadian Traditional and Area Associations
- Ghanaian-Canadian Churches and Mosques
- Ghanaian-Canadian Professional Associations
- Ghanaian-Canadian Businesses
- Other subgroups and individuals not associated with any of the subgroups
Scope of activities for the GCHC
- Develop and promote extensive community-based programs and cultural activities
- Share our vibrant cultural experiences with other Canadians to foster and promote exchanges for collective development of our communities
- Extend services and programs to all members of the community
- Build programs that will enable and empower the next generation of Ghanaian- Canadians to be knowledgeable about their rich heritage
- Serve as a cultural base to educate and inform young Ghanaian Canadians and other Canadians about Ghanaian culture and traditions
Examples of UNIQUE programs of the GCHC
The GCHC will provide a meeting place to develop advocacy and lobby all levels of governments to run unique community programs such as:
- Gang and violence prevention
- After school programs and networking activities
- Academic upgrade for new and old immigrants
- Skill developments and job search counseling
- Immigration, employment, and resettlement issues
- Community education activities such as workshops on government policies, evictions, and other general community issues
- Tailored health, nutrition, wellness, and mental health awareness programs
- Mentorship and volunteering initiatives partnering professionals and elders in the community with the young generation
- Cultivating community engagement and social education by providing a common place for updates on government initiatives
- Facilitate government and community interactions on social policies/ programs such as childcare, care for the elderly, housing, and so on.
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE GCHC?
Special Wall Naming Recognition Packages
- Individuals and/or family donations (Yearly) – $100 to $500
- Special family recognition – $,1000
- Bronze recognition – $2,000
- Silver recognition – $3,000
- Gold recognition – $5,000
- Diamond recognition – $7,000
- Platinum recognition – $10,000
- Double Platinum recognition – $20,000
ProjectNaming Opportunities
- Administration Wing – $25,000
- Cafeteria – $25,000
- Individual Consulting & Counselling Rooms – $25,000
- Meeting Rooms – $25,000
- Fitness & Wellness Area – $30,000
- Playground area- $30,000
- Cultural and Historical Museum – $40,000
- Library and ICT centre – $40,000
- Main Hall/Lobby – $50,000
- Conference Hall – $100,000
- Community Residential building names – $100,000
WHAT IS THE GCHC?
The Ghanaian-Canadian Heritage Centre (GCHC) is a Toronto-based, non-profit community centre affiliated with the Ghanaian- Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO), having a distinct identity, with programs catering to the unique needs and interests of the Ghanaian-Canadian community and other Canadians of any nationality, in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Mission:
To have a Ghanaian-Canadian resource hub to cater to the unique needs of Ghanaian- Canadians. The GCHC will serve as a rallying point to bring the different Ghanaian- Canadian groups together to share their rich experiences with other Canadians for the healthy growth of our communities in the GTA.
Vision:
To provide unique socio-cultural support, increase awareness, growth and education for Ghanaian-Canadians.
ABOUT THE CENTRE
The Ghanaian-Canadian Resource and Heritage Centre is to provide a comfortable space for all in the community to innovate, network, mentor, and seek solutions for common problems afflicting our community.
The Centre design will be environmentally friendly and consist of a variety of flexible areas:
- Administration, consulting rooms and conference spaces.
- Career information hub
- A playground for children and childcare centre.
- An open concept cafeteria.
- A Grand Ceremonial Hall.
- Fitness, Wellness, and recreational area
- Library and ICT centre
- Cultural and Historical Museum.
- Community Residential apartments.
- Ghanaian-Canadian Traditional and Area Associations
- Ghanaian-Canadian Churches and Mosques
- Ghanaian-Canadian Professional Associations
- Ghanaian-Canadian Businesses
- Other subgroups and individuals not associated with any of the subgroups
- Develop and promote extensive community-based programs and cultural activities
- Share our vibrant cultural experiences with other Canadians to foster and promote exchanges for collective development of our communities
- Extend services and programs to all members of the community
- Build programs that will enable and empower the next generation of Ghanaian- Canadians to be knowledgeable about their rich heritage
- Serve as a cultural base to educate and inform young Ghanaian Canadians and other Canadians about Ghanaian culture and traditions
- Gang and violence prevention
- After school programs and networking activities
- Academic upgrade for new and old immigrants
- Skill developments and job search counseling
- Immigration, employment, and resettlement issues
- Community education activities such as workshops on government policies, evictions, and other general community issues
- Tailored health, nutrition, wellness, and mental health awareness programs
- Mentorship and volunteering initiatives partnering professionals and elders in the community with the young generation
- Cultivating community engagement and social education by providing a common place for updates on government initiatives
- Facilitate government and community interactions on social policies/ programs such as childcare, care for the elderly, housing, and so on.
- Individuals and/or family donations (Yearly) – $100 to $500
- Special family recognition – $,1000
- Bronze recognition – $2,000
- Silver recognition – $3,000
- Gold recognition – $5,000
- Diamond recognition – $7,000
- Platinum recognition – $10,000
- Double Platinum recognition – $20,000
- Administration Wing - $25,000
- Cafeteria - $25,000
- Individual Consulting & Counselling Rooms - $25,000
- Meeting Rooms - $25,000
- Fitness & Wellness Area - $30,000
- Playground area- $30,000
- Cultural and Historical Museum - $40,000
- Library and ICT centre - $40,000
- Main Hall/Lobby - $50,000
- Conference Hall - $100,000
- Community Residential building names - $100,000