Sustainability On My Mind
Our 2022/23 session has now ended. You can read our reports about the past workshops here.
The Sustainability on My Mind program wishes to bring a fun but safe way to connect people in the community and share SCAN’s passion for environmental sustainability. The program was born to allow Canadian residents to learn new skills and practical self-sufficiency methods that cost little to no money.
To kick off the program, SCAN will host a series of workshops between November 2022 to June 2023 that will teach residents in the low-income neighbourhood of Malton, Mississauga, about eco-friendly, cost-efficient lifestyle strategies that households can practice on their own. The Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) is funding the workshops.
Our Strategic Plan
- SCAN aims to provide employment and experiential learning opportunities for individuals, from within the Malton community to be involved in the delivery of the project.
- The participation of community members will contribute to the execution of the project by facilitating activities in each workshop.
- The implementation of volunteers will give opportunities for community engagement, cultural exchange, as well as high school volunteer hours.
Our Collaborators
DISCLAIMER: Pictures and videos taken at the Sustainability on My Mind workshops will be used on SCAN’s social media platforms, website, newsletter, and YouTube channel for documentation purposes.
The Sustainability On My Mind project is supported by the Government of Canada’s Healthy Communities Initiative
Testimonies from Attendees
“Do more stuff like this and do not stop doing stuff like this”
“We can save money by making it at home”
“I love coming to these classes.
I hope they continue. This is a blessing to all”
Loved “the friendly manner in which it was conducted”
“The staff is really good and did a wonderful job. Everything was explained beautifully”
“Nice, helpful and friendly session”
“Really appreciate this program, will love to attend more”
“Everything that was used was eco-friendly”
Reports from Past Workshops
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2022/23 Sustainability On My Mind Recipes & Instructions
We recently finished our 2022/23 Sustainability On My Mind Session. In this session, we had 8 workshops: moisturizing hand/body butter, candle making, homemade laundry detergent, homemade moisturizing foaming soap, mason jar herb garden, food preservation, tin can luminaries and green cleaning products. Here are the instructions and recipes for three of the workshops: food preservation,…
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Sustainability On My Mind 2022-2023 Series Final Report
On Monday, June 26th, the Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN) concluded its 2022/23 Sustainability On My Mind Series. This series ran from November 29th, 2022, to June 26th, 2023, and held eight workshops in three locations – the Malton Community Centre, Ridgeway Public School and the Seva Food Bank. The primary focus of these workshops…
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Sustainability on My Mind Workshop Series – Green Cleaning Products
On Monday, June 26th, the Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN) had its last Sustainability On My Mind workshop of this session. This workshop taught participants how to make environmentally clean products. This workshop was facilitated by My Centrepeace, an environmentally friendly small business that sells handmade, sustainable and plant-based products. The workshop was the final…
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Sustainability on My Mind – Moisturizing Foaming Soap
The Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN) hosted its fourth workshop as part of the Sustainability on My Mind project in Malton on February 23, 2023. The workshop is the fourth out of eight workshops that will teach the residents in the low-income neighbourhood of Malton, Mississauga about eco-friendly lifestyle strategies that households can practice on their…
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Sustainability on My Mind Workshop Series – Mason Jar Herb Garden
The Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN) hosted its fifth Sustainability on My Mind workshop, Mason Jar Herb Garden, at the Malton Community Center on April 28th, 2023, at 6:30 pm. The workshops aim to teach the residents in the low-income neighbourhood of Malton, Mississauga, about eco-friendly lifestyle strategies that households can practice independently for minimal…
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Sustainability on My Mind Workshop Series – Tin Can Luminaries
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN) had its 7th Sustainability On My Mind Workshop. This workshop focused on tin can luminaries and taught residents how to make homemade outdoor decorations using recycled tin cans in their homes. The past workshop was part of the Sustainability on My Mind program, which…
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Sustainability on My Mind Workshop Series – Food Preservation
The Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN) hosted its 6th Sustainability on My Mind Workshop on May 31, 2023, at 6:00 pm. This workshop was centred around Food Preservation and taught participants two ways to preserve food, refrigeration and pickling. The past workshop was part of the Sustainability on My Mind program, which aims to teach the residents…
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Sustainability on My Mind Workshop Series – Moisturizing Hand/Body Butter
The Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN) in collaboration with Malton Black Development Association (MBDA) hosted its first workshop as part of the Sustainability on My Mind project in Malton on November 29th 2022. The workshop is the first out of eight workshops that will teach the residents in the low-income neighborhood of Malton, Mississauga about…
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Sustainability on My Mind Workshop Series – Homemade Laundry Detergent
The Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN), in collaboration with Value Life Humanitarian Services and Ridgewood Public School, hosted its third workshop as part of the Sustainability on My Mind project in Malton on February 15th, 2023. The workshop is the third out of eight workshops that will teach the residents in the low-income neighbourhood of…
About SCAN
Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN) is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing the sustainable advancement of communities through a comprehensive and intersectional approach. At SCAN, we fervently embrace an intricate framework that seamlessly intertwines environmental, social-cultural, and economic considerations, harmoniously addressing the intricate tapestry of challenges faced by marginalized populations, with particular emphasis on visible minority groups.
Our tireless commitment is rooted in a dynamic collaboration with like-minded stakeholder organizations that share our passion and vision. Together, we diligently craft and execute innovative initiatives that embody the essence of cooperation and mutual benefit. Through this concerted effort, we manifest win-win solutions that resonate with all parties involved, amplifying the positive impact on our communities.
Our profound mandate stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment for those who need it most. We steadfastly champion the cause of Youth, Visible Minorities, Women, Low-Income Individuals, the Unemployed, and Newcomers to Canada. With unwavering dedication, SCAN aspires to instill positive change, amplify voices, and create opportunities that pave the way for a more inclusive, resilient, and vibrant future. Join us in our journey to foster lasting transformation, one community at a time..
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Virtual Career Fair
This is a program connected directly to our Youth Entrepreneurship Pathway and Job Creation program. SCAN is increasing the capacity of our ongoing Virtual Career fair with a focus on Black entrepreneurs. In these virtual interviews, business owners freely discuss their personal and professional journey with regards to advice for our youth. This database of interviews provide an introduction and background of participating Employers to students. The gathered content will be available to the general public to be used by schools during Career Fair seasons, webinars, information sessions, organizational partners, and Black History month. We will upload the videos on the SCAN YouTube channel.
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