Vital Signs is the largest community-driven data program in Canada. It allows community organizations to make data-driven decisions that respond to what communities need.
Vital Signs provides a focus for public debate in our communities and around the world. Vital Signs reports and Vital Conversations are used by residents, businesses, community organizations, universities and colleges, and government leaders to take action and direct resources where they will have the greatest impact.
Community foundations use the knowledge gained through Vital Signs to lead on impact in their community. Priorities identified by Vital Signs are often incorporated into the strategic direction of the foundation and guide decision-making as a community leader and funder. As a result, community foundations are able to move the needle on the most pressing issues.
As communities look to recover from the pandemic, Vital Signs provides key indicators on how communities are doing and what we need to do to build back better.
First started by Toronto Foundation in 2001, Vital Signs is now a global program that has engaged more than 100 communities in Canada and around the world to mobilize the power of community knowledge for greater local impact.
Join us at one of four events to gain a deeper understanding of the changes and challenges facing our communities in a number of focus areas such as poverty, health and well-being, education, decent work, housing and much more.
Tuesday April 9, 2024 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Brighton Community Hall in King Edward Park - 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton, ON
Guest Speaker: Jeff Wheeldon, Councillor - Municipality of Brighton, who will speak on how communities can collaborate to create solutions to complex problems.
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Thursday April 18, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Port Hope Public Library - 31 Queen Street, Port Hope, ON
Guest Speakers: They will be speaking about affordable housing needs in Northumberland and what we are doing to create more options for folks in needs.
Registration has ended.
Wednesday April 24, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Cobourg Public Library - 200 Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON
Guest Speakers: They will be speaking about homelessness and the work being done in the system and street outreach services.
Maximum 59 Attendees
Thursday May 2, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Aron Theatre - 54 Bridge Street East, Campbellford, ON
Guest Speaker: Russ Christianson, Chair of Northumberland Food Policy Council, will speak about the impact of food policy on the design of our food system.
The event in Campbellford will also include the CFCSN Annual General Meeting and announcement of 2024 grants.
Maximum 140 Attendees
Click on cover image to view pdf of full report.
The following reports provide additional information about key indicators as well as breakdowns by municipality:
