ABCD: BUILDING JAMES BAY’S STRENGTHS
A FREE 3-Part Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Workshop Series for James Bay Residents
WHY ATTEND?
James Bay is full of strengths. Neighbours who care, local knowledge, welcoming spaces, and people with all kinds of skills and ideas that make this community special. This series is about recognizing those strengths and thinking about how they make our neighbourhood thrive.
Using an approach called Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), we’ll focus on what already exists in the community rather than what is missing. Together, we will explore the talents, relationships, local businesses, and shared spaces that make James Bay unique. We will also talk about how these assets can support new ideas and inspire creative community action.
Whether it is dreaming up a new mural, starting a community garden, or finding small ways to make the neighbourhood even more welcoming, this series is about connecting with others and exploring what is possible when we work together!
WHO CAN ATTEND?
This workshop is open to James Bay residents. No prior experience or background knowledge is needed. Come with a sense of adventure!
THE 3-PART ROADMAP
PART 1: AN INTRO TO ABCD
Thursday, May 7th | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies St
Kick off the series by exploring Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), discovering James Bay’s unique talents, strengths, and “treasures,” and connecting with one another.
PART 2: THE COMMUNITY WALKSHOP
Saturday, May 23rd | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
A guided exploration to see the neighbourhood through an asset-based lens. The Walkshop will be about 90 minutes and may include some uneven terrain.
PART 3: FROM ASSETS TO ACTION
Thursday, June 4th | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies St
In the final session, we’ll reflect on what we’ve learned, explore possibilities for using our shared strengths and different ways to connect our neighbours and inspire creative community action.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This event is hosted and organized by the James Bay Neighbourhood Association.
Website: jbna.org
Instagram: instagram.com/jbna_victoriabc/
Facebook: facebook.com/jamesbayneighbourhoodassociation/
All sessions are free to attend. For questions or more information, please contact the JBNA Community Coordinator at: community@jbna.org
Advance registration is required as space is limited. Please note: No pets are allowed at any session, including the Walkshop.
WHY ATTEND?
James Bay is full of strengths. Neighbours who care, local knowledge, welcoming spaces, and people with all kinds of skills and ideas that make this community special. This series is about recognizing those strengths and thinking about how they make our neighbourhood thrive.
Using an approach called Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), we’ll focus on what already exists in the community rather than what is missing. Together, we will explore the talents, relationships, local businesses, and shared spaces that make James Bay unique. We will also talk about how these assets can support new ideas and inspire creative community action.
Whether it is dreaming up a new mural, starting a community garden, or finding small ways to make the neighbourhood even more welcoming, this series is about connecting with others and exploring what is possible when we work together!
WHO CAN ATTEND?
This workshop is open to James Bay residents. No prior experience or background knowledge is needed. Come with a sense of adventure!
THE 3-PART ROADMAP
PART 1: AN INTRO TO ABCD
-
Thursday, May 7th
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM -
James Bay New Horizons
234 Menzies St
Kick off the series by exploring Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), discovering James Bay’s unique talents, strengths, and “treasures,” and connecting with one another.
PART 2: THE COMMUNITY WALKSHOP
-
Saturday, May 23rd
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
A guided exploration to see the neighbourhood through an asset-based lens. The Walkshop will be about 90 minutes and may include some uneven terrain.
PART 3: FROM ASSETS TO ACTION
-
Thursday, June 4th
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM -
James Bay New Horizons
234 Menzies St
In the final session, we’ll reflect on what we’ve learned, explore possibilities for using our shared strengths and different ways to connect our neighbours and inspire creative community action.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This event is hosted and organized by the James Bay Neighbourhood Association.
All sessions are free to attend. For questions or more information, please contact the JBNA Community Coordinator at: community@jbna.org
Advance registration is required as space is limited. Please note: No pets are allowed at any session, including the Walkshop.
