Current Projects
Community Leaders Igniting Change (CLIC)
The Community Leadership Igniting Change (CLIC) is a community leadership development program for those who live or work in Surrey and other South of the Fraser neighbourhoods. The program is a partnership of Simon Fraser University – Surrey campus, Envision Financial, and the SPRC.
Fundementors Pilot Project
Fundementors was a response to increased risk of poverty and social isolation that young people experience once they exit the government care system. We developed an online platform where youth could connect with healthy, unpaid adults to access support, guidance and advice on all things ‘adulting’ and develop informal social networks with peers and mentors. The report details our insights and recommendations for next steps.
Fireside Youth Leadership Development Pilot Program
The Fireside Youth Leadership Development Pilot Program was a virtual 6-month program for youth ages 18-30 with care experience. Participants completed 5 modules of activities with the objective to empower participants in identifying as independents and community leaders. The report details our insights and recommendations for next steps.
Past Projects
Connecting Community to Surrey Youth Aging Out of Care
Between 2016-2019, we completed a significant amount of work under three broad categories: research, building community, and youth leadership development with the objective to increase community support and improve outcomes for youth transitioning out of government care. This report series details that work, insights, and recommendations for next steps.
2012 Surrey Poverty Reduction Plan: T.H.I.S is How we End Poverty in Surrey
THIS focused on four policy areas – Transportation, Housing, Income and Supports – and included 75 recommendations for action, at all levels of government.