Amy Dane and Meg introduced themselves.
Amy is R Murray's grand-daughter in-law who moved to Brighton a few years ago. She has local business and is starting a second. She new Dane from Durham Region where they met as advocates for others.
Dane joined us from Ajax this morning. He is working with PARN.
Meg owns the Tin Roof, the ice cream store in Brighton. Meg and Amy recognizes a local need that grew organically with youth finding a safe space at the Tin Roof. It started several years ago with an ENSS coop student finding support and at the former Arts store Meg had. One student grew to several.
Amy brought Dane on board to provide broader support and education. through their Rainbow Youth Program.
Peterborough Aids Resource Network (PARN) provides support and education to four Counties - Peterborough, Kawartha, Haliburton and Northumberland. They have been around for 33 years. The pandemic provided challenges but opportunities to learn and adapt. They have a model to provide support for local initiatives to provide a welcoming environment, a place to feel safe and to be safe. To protect youth.
Meg's vision is to provide a comfortable, welcoming and safe space for youth in Brighton from bullying. This will involve some renovations, equipment and amenities including kitchenette and possible art corner for creativity and expression. She is looking to get input from the youth.
Amy's role is organizing and budget that they are working on and hope to have in mid September. They have about $2,000 at this time.
Rotary presented cheque for funds raised at the Pop Up Pride event held at Memorial Park June 11 this year. About $421.