Mission Statement
OUR examples of Learn "Fair"
OUR examples of Work "Fair"
Words of praise
Goals of the Project Co-ordinators
How you can help
Contacts
Mission Statement
OUR examples of Learn "Fair"
OUR examples of Work "Fair"
Words of praise
Goals of the Project Co-ordinators
How you can help
Contacts
The Opportunity Network is a non-profit community development
association dedicated to improving local economies, boosting tourism, fortifying
industry and life enrichment for our communities and our country.
Return to the index
of this page. 
While receiving assistance or benefits, people can willingly participate in Education programs such as:
Computer Training
English, French and Spanish
Life Skills
Life Saving Courses
Workplace Safety
Bookkeeping and Budgets
Management Skills, etc.
Return to the index of this page.
Job experiece programs such as:
Leasehold Improvements to the Project Facility
Maintenance of Buses
Small Appliance Repair
Installation of Solar and Wind Energy Systems
Work "Fair" programs will prepare participants for jobs of
the future while producing a "marketable" item, thus ensuring
income for the Project Facility. These programs will enhance what is currently
available, enabling small business owners to improve and "grow"
their business better.
Return to the index of this page.
"I note your frustration in dealing with the Ministry of Community
and Social Services and understand the importance of this matter to you."
- Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario
"Taking the initiative to help put people back to work."
- Chris Hodgson, MPP Victoria-Haliburton
"I would think the Harris government would be interested to
hear from people who have ideas on how best to get the unemployed back
to work." - Bob Rae, Former NDP Leader
"It's heartwarming to know that people care enough to ensure that
young people, from every walk of life, will be allowed to follow their
dreams." - Bernie Nicholls, of the Chicago Blackhawks. Opportunity
Network Children's Fund Official Sponsor
"The idea of mobilizing S.A.R's themselves to market, promote
and offer encouragement to others looking for work is a wonderful idea."
- Paul Phillips, Sir Sandford Fleming College
"I was duly impressed with the visions you have for your business
and the community." - Don Guillod, Kawartha Highlands Projects
"Even children and youth groups are becoming aware of the merit
of good, old-fashioned values that can help us get through these tough
times." - Debbie Young, excerpt from letter to Premier Mike Harris
Return to the index of this page.
The Project Co-ordinators are certain that as a community we can
achieve:
Job Creation through the Opportunity Network and the TEMPS Worker Co-op.
Employment, Counceling and Referral Outreach Services for Rural Victoria
County.
Advancement of Education through credit and non-credit courses, delivered
by qualified instructors.
Transportation services from the Rural Areas to the Project Facility
in Fenelon Falls.
Day and Evening Child Care Services in a co-operative environment that
will be affordable.
Family and Community enrichment through fun studies and activities such
as theatre, art, gardening, crafts, dances, sports, games, etc.
"The End of the Welfare Bum Campaign", designed to blow
away the public, political, and self-image of welfare recipients!
We're "New Economy Entrepreneurs" and we're not sitting on
our "ASSETS"!
Designed by the people it serves to meet their needs!
Return to the index of this page.
We have been working on this COMMUNTIY DREAM for ten years, and we
have proof that this plan is working!
Our proposal to the Provincial Government states: "A hand up -
not a hand out." Therefore, contributions will be given a "Dollar
Value" in the project budget, and "Investors" will benefit
directly.
We have shown now that we will do our part. What we require NOW is
a Hand Up!
Planning for these projects began in 1987, and have been introduced
since July 1994.
Return to the index of this page.