Climate Change Champions

Welcome Inn Community Centre

Congratulations to the Welcome Inn Community Centre of Hamilton for being our first participating Climate Change Champion!

Here's a brief profile of this great organization:

The Welcome Inn Community Centre of Hamilton is a special place in the heart of Hamilton's North End. It’s here that people are welcomed, celebrated and empowered - to give as well as receive. The Centre offers the opportunity for education in a place where supportive relationships are paramount and the Welcome Inn’s goal is to create a community of resilient children, families and seniors.

The Welcome Inn Community Centre of Hamilton
40 Wood St East
Hamilton Ontario
L8L 3Y3
(905) 525-5824

Website: http://www.welcomeinn.ca/

The Welcome Inn Community Centre is a registered charity. 

Bryan Prince Bookseller          

Bryan Prince Bookseller is a unique bookstore in the heart of Westdale, Hamilton. They are our second Champion to sign up for our program and we congratulate them on wanting to develop their business in a more sustainable way.

Bryan Prince Bookseller is the proud winner of the 2006 Libre Award for the Best Independent Bookstore in Canada.

Bryan Prince Bookseller
1060 King Street West
Hamilton, Ontario
L8S 1L7
(905) 528-4508

Website: http://www.princebooks.net/

The Hamilton and District Labour Council

The Hamilton and District Labour Council is the voice of working people in Hamilton. By pursuing jobs, peace and security, we seek to build a community that values human dignity and basic fairness. We are an umbrella group that brings together local unions so that we can better represent our members, defend free collective bargaining, assist the unorganized and generally improve the quality of life in our city.

We actively promote the concerns of our members about social, economic, environmental and workplace issues to governments, community decision-makers and the general public. As well, we are a central advocate for health and safety reform, worker training and labour-specific education.

HDLC Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates the Labour Education and Support Centre, home of the Mohawk Labour Studies program.

Hamilton District Labour Council
1130 Barton Street East
Hamilton Ontario
L8H 7P9
(905) 547-2944
Website: www.hamiltonlabour.ca

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The Neighbour to Neighbour Centre

The Neighbour to Neighbour Centre helps residents in the greater Hamilton area to be self-sufficient through a variety of programs and services. The Centre offers employment services, including a job finding club and employment counselling: skill development through resource counselling and literacy programs: as well as family support, including a food bank and Christmas Hamper program.

Neighbour to Neighbour
28 Athens Street
Hamilton, Ontario
L9C 3K9
Phone:  (905) 574-1334
Fax:     (905) 574-1688
Website: www.n2ncentre.com
e-mail: admin@neighbourtoneighbourcentre.com

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The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton    

The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton is a member of the Canadian Unitarian Council and is one of the largest and oldest of its roughly 50 congregations.

Unitarians are religious liberals, open to religious truth from many sources and committed to spiritual growth, freedom, tolerance and action for social justice. First Hamilton, celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2009, has an excellent music program, religious education for all ages and social justice efforts focused on poverty, fair trade and reducing the congregation’s environmental footprint.

Our present location is a former hardware store which our congregation renovated.  Worship services are at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday.

First Unitarian Church
170 Dundurn St S
Hamilton, Ontario
L8P 4K3
Phone: 905-527-8441
Website: www.firstunitarianhamilton.org

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Carmen's Banquet Centre   

Carmen's is a 7-time recipient of the Reader's Choice Award as Hamilton's Favourite Banquet Hall, Caterer and Live Entertainment Facility

Carmen’s consistently delivers world class weddings by offering tantalizing cuisine and sophisticated service in a tranquil & luxurious setting with stylish décor.
 Carmen's has been Canada's leader in creating wedding and special event experience having catered over 7500 wedding and many internationally acclaimed galas.

Featuring 3 banquet rooms that open to accommodate up to 1,200 guests.
Located only 45 minutes from Toronto and 20 minutes from Niagara

Carmen's Banquet Centre
1520 Stonechurch Rd E
Hamilton, Ontario

(905) 383-4100
Website: www.carmens.com

 St. James Anglican Church      

St. James is a welcoming parish in the heart of Dundas. Our community is warm, inclusive, and always thrilled to welcome newcomers and visitors.

We have many services on Sundays and throughout the week, with a nursery and church school during the 10:30 service on Sunday mornings. From choral evensong to sacred circle dancing, prayers for justice and peace to jazz vespers, our services offer a wide range of spiritual experiences for people of all ages and all backgrounds.

We also have many opportunities for people to grow in their faith journeys outside of worship. Among the many groups we have within our parish are a writers group, a social justice group, a choir, a youth group and an embroidery group. There's no end of ways for you to get involved in things that will interest and challenge you.

Come and visit; we'd love to see you!

St. James Anglican Church
137 Melville Street
Dundas, Ontario
L9H 2A6
(905) 627-1424
Website: www.stjamesdundas.ca

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Parkside High School

Opening in 1960, Parkside High School is located within the town of Dundas. The school has a student population of approximately 700 pupils studying in classes from Grade 9 to 12. Our student body is composed of students from urban Dundas and rural Flamborough. There is a principal, one vice-principal, and a teaching staff of 40.

Parkside is a high school with a long tradition of excellence in the 3As: Academics, the Arts and Athletics. The school has an outstanding award-winning music and drama program.

Parkside has had a noted reputation for producing winning athletic teams especially in basketball. The school, therefore, continues to offer a very wide range of extra-curricular activities for the students. There is a complete program of female and male sports teams; a full music program including wind ensemble, concert and jazz bands and choir; and a drama program which continues to win competitions. Our teaching staff deserve a lot of credit for continuing to organize and run these various activities. 

Website: www.hwdsb.on.ca/parkside

Spencer Valley Public School        

Spencer Valley School is an elementary school located in beautiful Greensville, Ontario.

Spencer Valley Public School
441 Old Brock Rd
Greensville, Ontario
L9H 6A7
(905) 628-1788
Website: www.hwdsb.on.ca/spencervalley

Waterdown District High School

Waterdown District High School has is a school with more than 150 years of history, tradition and excellence.

The standards of academic work, attendance and achievement at Waterdown are high and demanding. Good results, however, will allow our students to move on to the world of work, an apprenticeship, college or university. More rewards (and fun) can be attained if students become involved in the life of the school community through participation in various school activities such as sports, bands, clubs and student leadership opportunities.

Waterdown District High School
215 Parkside Drive
Waterdown Ontario
L0R 2H1
(905) 689-6692
Website: http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~waterdownweb/

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Hamilton City Ballet & Hamilton Academy

for the Performing Arts 

Hamilton City Ballet, founded by Max Ratevosian and Melania Pawliw, first opened it's doors in September 2001 in downtown Hamilton. The school offers childen, teens and adults unique and innovative classes, from Moms & Tots Ballet to traditional Vaganova-based professional classical ballet training.

The school's commitment is to provide students with instruction of the highest standard in a healthy and happy environment, while focusing on excellence of technique, the development of artistry, self-confidence and creativity.

Max Ratevosian is one of Canada's foremost Ballet Masters. Students travel from as far away as Calgary, Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Mississauga, Oakville and Burlington to train with Mr. Ratevosian.

Some of the school's students have been accepted to the leading Canadian ballet institutions, the National Ballet School and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School's summer progammes. In February 2005, the Hamilton City Ballet participated in the "Heritage Comes Home" celebrations at the Hamilton City Hall.

The Hamilton City Ballet offers it's dancers an opportunity to perform on stage in the school's annual Spring Recital, and during the summer months, the students can benefit from a two week intensive training program.

Hamilton City Ballet & Hamilton Academy for the Performing Arts

108 Park St West
Dundas Ontario
L9H1X4
(289) 238-9855
Website: www.hamiltoncityballet.com

St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School

St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School opened in September 1978 with classes from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.

St. Agnes has constantly emphasized academic achievement, love of God, and charity towards others. The school community cultivates the potential of the whole child through academic study, religious instruction, physical education, and training in the arts. The growth of each child is encouraged and supported through the efforts of the close-knit, caring community of students, parents/guardians, parish leaders and school staff. It is through the partnership of school, home and Church that what is best for the child remains in focus.

Students are taught in an environment where Christian ethics are cherished and maintained as part of everyday life. They assist the disadvantaged and are prepared for the sacraments. The goal is to instill in each child a love of God and neighbour.

St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School
80 Colcrest St
Hamilton, Ontario
L8E 3Y8
(905) 560-7616
Website: www.hwcdsb.edu.on.ca/stagnes

Westdale United Church

Our Mission Statement:

Rejoice, Renew, Reach Out
As a people of God,
Created in love and aware of God's forgiveness,
We gather together to respond to that love,
Seeking to understand the will of God
As revealed in Jesus Christ,
Asking to be strengthened by the Spirit
In this community of faith
And then expressing our commitment in action. Our mission statement:

Westdale United Church
99 North Oval,
Hamilton, Ontario
L8S 3Z2
905-528-4215
Website: www.westdaleunited.ca

Redeemer University College

Website: www.redeemer.on.ca

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Temple Anshe Sholom 

Temple Anshe Sholom is a congregation of 420 families. Our congregation is diverse: seniors, younger and older families, families with children, interfaith families, same-sex couples, couples without children, and individual members. We offer weekly Shabbat services including Torah study and congregational worship, services and celebration of all Jewish holidays, a vibrant religious school for children in grades JK through high school, two active youth groups for children in grades 6-8 (TASCC) and 9-12 (TASTY), annual Scholar-in-Residence programs and annual Temple Family Camp George Retreat weekends. The Deborah Sisterhood engages in regular programs and activities to support our congregation and our school, and operates a beautiful Judaica Gift Shop.

215 Cline Avenue North
Hamilton, Ontario
L8S 4A1
905-528-0121
Website: www.anshesholom.ca

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Sky Dragon Centre

The Sky Dragon Community Development Co-operative is a non-profit worker co-op dedicated to the goals of progressive social and environmental change.

We've created a multi-use community centre in downtown Hamilton where people can explore their individual and collective power for change. We facilitate this process by providing environmentally and socially-conscious consumer and life-style alternatives, by strengthening the local economy, by raising awareness of social and ecological issues, and by facilitating direct democratic participation and community activism.

Since its birth in 2004, The Sky Dragon Coop has incubated several creative and transformative initiatives. All of them are 100% cooperatively managed, and dedicated to the highest ethical ideals in their operations.

Sky Dragon is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm
(later on weekends)

27 King William St
Hamilton, ON, Canada
L8N 1A3
(905) 777-8102

Website: www.skydragon.org

Jewish Community Centre of Hamilton-Wentworth

Hamilton's Jewish Community Centre (JCC) & Goldblatt Family Building provides social, educational, recreational, and cultural services within the framework of the Jewish Tradition. The JCC provides a forum for the community, and also seeks to reach out to other ethnic and religious groups in the hope of building bridges to overcome stereotypes, prejudices and ignorance.

The centre is a beneficiary agency of the United Jewish Appeal and the United Way and is a municipal capital facility of the City of Hamilton.

1030 Lower Lions Club Road
Ancaster, Ontario
L9G 3N6
905-648-0605
Website: www.jcchamilton.com

St Michaels School

St Michaels is an elementary school in our city, under the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board.

St Michaels Separate School
135 Hester St
Hamilton, Ontario
L9A 2N9

(905) 383-2986

CHML Radio

CHML Radio's slogan is "Hamilton's News Talk Leader" and can be found at 900 on the AM dial. The station airs news/talk shows and began operations in 1927. The original owners were Maple Leaf Radio Company, and the "HML" in the callsign stood for "Hamilton Maple Leaf". 

875 Main Street West
Hamilton Ontario L8S 4R1
(905) 521-9900

Website: www.900chml.com
 

Templemead School

Templemead School offers classes from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.
62 Templemead Dr.
Hamilton ON, L8W 3Z7
(905) 383-8348

Website:  http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~templemeadweb/

Nicholas Mancini Centre

The Nicholas Mancini Centre is host to a variety of programs to serve students within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board.  This includes:

- Special Education

  - Library Services

  - Social Work
- Curriculum Services, which includes Religion & Family Life

 Nicholas Mancini Centre
44 Hunt Street. Hamilton, Ontario. L8R 3R1

905-525-2930

Website: www.hwcdsb.ca

Public Health Services, Healthy Living Division, City of Hamilton

The Healthy Living Division of Hamilton Public Health Services works to improve the health and well-being of Hamilton residents.  The Healthy Living Division offers programs and services to prevent chronic disease and injury and works with community partners and organizations to create healthy and safe environments in schools, workplaces and the community.    

Public Health Services, Healthy Living Division, City of Hamilton
1447 Upper Ottawa Street
Hamilton Ontario L8W 3J6

(905) 546-2424

Website: http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/CityandGovernment/HealthandSocialServices/PublicHealth/ 

Winona Gardens

Winona Gardens offers a wide variety of Annuals, Herbs, Perennials and Nursery Stock. Situated in Winona, between Hamilton and Grimsby, this Third Generation, family-run business has been offering small-town quality and personal service since 1953.
Winona Gardens
1381 Highway 8 at Fifty Road, Winona, ON (905) 643-2161

Royal Hamilton Yacht Club

Since 1888, the RHYC has offered some of the top sailing programs in Canada. Canada's first Olympic sailor, Norman Robertson, was a member of RHYC and members have historically been involved in all levels and aspects of racing and competitive sailing, winning many titles and accolades.

Our mission is to promote and perpetuate the activity of boating, the social enjoyment of its members, and to provide a positive benefit to our neighbourhood and the people of Hamilton.

The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club
Foot of MacNab St N,
Hamilton Ontario Canada L8L 1H1

(905) 528-8464

Website: www.rhyc.on.ca