Celebrating "Asset Builders" in Leeds, Grenville & Lanark
April 29, 2025
LEEDS, GRENVILLE & LANARK (LGL) — The Every Kid in our Communities of Leeds & Grenville Coalition, and the Lanark County Child & Youth Services Collaborative are excited to invite the community to help recognize and celebrate those making a positive impact in the lives of children and youth.
Nominations are now open for individuals, organizations, and businesses that are actively building assets and empowering young people across Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. These “Asset Builders” will be recognized at upcoming community events and through local media.
We encourage nominations of individuals, businesses, and organizations who:
- Show interest and invest time in children and youth
- Inspire children and youth
- Provide support to children and youth
- Give children and youth a voice
- Introduce children and youth to new ideas and experiences
- Advocate for children and youth
Recognition Events:
- Leeds & Grenville: Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the YMCA of Eastern Ontario in Brockville
- Lanark: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Lanark County Council meeting
Each Asset Builder will be honoured with a certificate and celebrated in the media.
The deadline for nominations has been extended to Thursday, May 22, 2025. Submission forms are available online at the EKIOC website: www.everykid.on.ca.
“We are so fortunate to live in a community where many organizations and individuals influence the lives of young people in a positive way,” said Tawnya Boileau, Chair of EKIOC’s Developmental Assets Work Group. “This recognition is a way to shine a light on those who help our children and youth thrive.”
South East Health Unit is member of the Every Kid in our Communities of Leeds & Grenville Coalition and the Lanark County Child & Youth Collaborative.
For more information, please contact Tawnya Boileau at [email protected].
Contact
Media are invited to attend the Recognition of Asset Builders ceremonies:
- Leeds & Grenville: Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 1:00pm – YMCA of Eastern Ontario, Brockville
- Lanark: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – during the Lanark County Council meeting
Contacts:
Jane Hess, Every Kid in our Communities Coordinator, 613-802-6716 [email protected]
Sharon Halladay, Community Coordinator, Lanark County Child & Youth Services Collaborative, 613-207-4989, [email protected]
EVERY KID IN OUR COMMUNITIES (EKIOC) is a collaborative of child, youth and family service providers which strives to build a community in which every child and youth is safe, healthy, valued and lives in a family and neighborhood where: all babies have the best start possible; all children and youth are cared for and safe; all children are ready for school; all children and youth are successful at school; all children and youth are practicing safe and healthy behaviors; and all youth are making successful transitions to adulthood. Learn more at our website www.everykid.on.ca