HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The Staff and  Board of Directors of Victoria Park Management wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2015.  We will continue to do our very best to provide safe, affordable housing at all the communities we serve. 

WINNER OF OUR 4TH ANNUAL CHILDRENS' ART COMPETITION

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF OUR 4TH ANNUAL CHILDRENS' ART COMPETITION

We are very pleased to announce that Nabela Syeda Ali's artwork has won 1st Prize in our 4th Annual Childrens' art competition.  It will grace the cover of our Annual Report published in May 2014.  Here is her winning entry:

We would like to extend our thanks to all the children who submitted artwork.  

From The Board and Staff of Victoria Park Community Homes Inc.

PROVINCE OF ONTARIO EXPANDS HEALTHY SMILES PROGRAM

Giving More Kids Access to Free Dental Care

Ontario Expands Healthy Smiles Program


April 3, 2014 6:00 a.m.


Thousands more children across Ontario now have access to free dental care.

As of April 1, 70,000 more kids from low-income families can get dental services including regular cleanings, diagnostics and treatment through the newly expanded Healthy Smiles Ontario program.

As a result, over 460,000 children are now eligible for dental treatment through the province's low-income dental programs. Starting August 2015, six publicly funded dental programs will be integrated into one program to provide seamless enrolment and make it easier for eligible children and youth to receive the dental care they need.

Providing more children and youth with access to free dental care supports Ontario's Action Plan for Health Care by delivering the right care, at the right time and in the right place. This is also part of the government's economic plan that is creating jobs for today and tomorrow by focusing on Ontario's greatest strengths - its people and strategic partnerships.


QUOTES


" Today is an important milestone in our plan to make dental care available to more kids in need. We’re expanding Healthy Smiles Ontario because we know good oral health is an important component of overall health and will help our kids grow into healthy adults." - Deb Matthews Minister of Health and Long-Term Care

" Tooth decay can have a tremendous impact on a child’s health and their sense of well-being. It is also entirely preventable. Today’s announcement will give more children access to the dental care they need for a healthy future." - Teresa Piruzza Minister of Children and Youth Services

QUICK FACTS


 Expanding dental care to low-income children and youth is part of Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy.

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One out of five Ontarians cite cost as a barrier to visiting a dentist.

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Other recent initiatives that will help Ontario’s kids grow up healthier, include:

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Introducing legislation that, if passed, will post calorie information on menus of large chain restaurants;

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Creating more than 200 new breakfast and morning meal programs over two years to serve 33,000 additional children and youth in high-needs communities;

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Banning the use of tanning beds for youth under the age of 18; and

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Helping children eat better and get more active through the province-wide Healthy Kids Community Challenge.

LEARN MORE


 Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care

 Healthy Smiles Ontario

 Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy

Media Line Toll-free: 1-888-414-4774 media.moh@ontario.ca GTA: 416-314-6197 David Jensen Communications and Marketing Division media.moh@ontario.ca 416-314-6197 For public inquiries call ServiceOntario, INFOline (Toll-free in Ontario only) 1-866-532-3161 Samantha Grant Minister's Office 416-326-4905

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ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE 3RD ANNUAL CHILDRENS ART COMPETITION

We are pleased to announce that the winner of Victoria Park Community Homes' 3rd Annual Childrens Art Competition is Emily Huibers, age 10.

Emily's winning entry will adorn the cover of the 2012 Annual Report to be published in May 2013.

Here is her work of art:

Our Second Prize went to Hao Vy Hoang and Third Prize went to Tierry Kombo.

Congratulations Emily, Hao and Tierry and thanks to everyone who submitted a work of art.

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE 2ND ANNUAL CHILDREN'S ART COMPETITION

We are pleased to announce that Madison Steringa, age 12, has one 1st prize in our 2nd Annual Children's Art Competition. Her artwork, pictured above, will appear on the cover of our Annual Report this year, to be published in May 2012.

The second prize winner was Mahir Khandaker. There was a tie for third prize, Anastasia Coates and Mahfuza Akter were both awarded 3rd prize.

Congratulations to the winners and our sincere thanks to all the children who participated. The entries we received this year were outstanding.

Victoria Park Wins Hamilton Chamber of Commerce's Outstanding Business Achievement Award

We are extremely proud to announce that Victoria Park Community Homes Inc. has won the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce's Outstanding Business Achievement Award in the Non Profit Category.

The Awards Ceremony took place on March 26, 2012 at Carmen's Banquet Centre.

This award is a great honour and was made possible by the hard work and dedication of our staff and volunteer Board of Directors. Victoria Park Community Homes Inc. has been serving the community since 1974. We look forward to continuing to serve families and individuals in our community in the years to come.