HEN drives solutions in our community- you can help!

Hello <<First Name>>,

We at the Halton Environmental Network (HEN) are reaching out to you as we never have before. We recognize the struggles may not be over for many of us as the pandemic continues, and we stand with you, supporting our community.

While the Covid 19 pandemic presents extraordinary challenges, this is also a time of hope and opportunity.

The values of health, safety and caring for one another have been pushed to the forefront. At HEN, we have also focused on these important values. In this time of physical distancing, we have pivoted to build a virtual community by delivering online workshops and connecting partners to enhance the wellbeing of our community.

HEN ensures that climate remains at the top of the agenda at all levels of government and with diverse community stakeholders. We are proud of our contributions to, and role in:

5 Municipal Climate Emergency declarations in Halton

Oakville Community Energy Task Force

Burlington Climate Action Stakeholder Committee

Ensuring community gardens were deemed an essential service

Educating and supporting the community with food gardens

Being the backbone agency of the Halton Climate Collective

Engaging youth with Generation Green

Working on climate adaptation with the OakvilleReady program

Propelling change and inspiring action with Halton Green Screens and our work with ArtHouse

Supporting large community events with free waste mitigation (Oakville Children's Festival, Conservation Halton Hops & Harvest Festival, Kerrfest, the Canadian Open)

Leading the 100 Debates for the Environment in all five ridings in Halton, with valued partners such as the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW).

We don’t just talk about climate change, we drive solutions!

With your support, we can ensure that action on climate remains a priority. Your donation will be amplified with the Small Change Fund matching campaign, and you will also receive a charitable tax receipt. To donate to HEN please visit:
https://www.smallchangefund.ca/project/halton-environment-network/

Thank you for your support. Let’s take care of each other and our planet. To learn more about HEN and its programs that transform our community, visit the websites below.

Halton Food supports and promotes community gardening, urban growing, and environmentally sustainable food systems, providing access to healthy, culturally-relevant foods across the Halton community.

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Greening Sacred Spaces (GSS) partners with faith communities in Halton & Peel to create more sustainable, and environmentally-friendly places of worship through education, capacity-building & supporting concrete action in community.

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OakvilleReady builds resilience in Oakville by working together to support community in times of weather challenges. OakvilleReady is a collaborative program of the Town of Oakville, Faith Based Partners, and HEN.

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Halton Climate Collective is a group of organizations focused on collectively transforming the community of Halton into a low-carbon, climate-resilient community. HEN is the backbone agency of the HCC.

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Generation Green is a youth-led initiative of the Halton Climate Collective with the goal of engaging Halton students in climate action leadership, and supporting them in their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to drive change and action in their communities.

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Halton Environmental Network (HEN) strives to make the community of Halton a region with educated citizens for climate change mitigation and adaptation. HEN supports and enhances the capacity for local climate action and environmental sustainability across our community.

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