Strong Fort Erie Neighbourhoods (SFEN) believes in all people, and values community. SFEN encourages collaboration to achieve collective impact. Our goal is to create a strong Fort Erie community. We share a vision of a Fort Erie where every individual belongs and can be supported to maximize their potential, achieve their goals, and enhance their quality of life and social well being. SFEN is a community outreach program.

SFEN is a community based, non denominational, not for profit Charity that focuses on lowering the barriers for individuals, whether living with low income, being a new comer, living with a disability, or facing the challenges of aging. SFEN is sustained through 100% volunteerism. Our 2023 Impact summary shows that:

SFEN Changes Lives
SFEN focuses on Poverty Relief by:
1. Providing healthy meals
2. Providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables
3. Distributing essential clothing
4. Providing healthy school lunches for children
5. Distributing essential personal care and hygiene products
6. Providing food support in the gaps that emerge
7. Connecting people to other agencies and supports

SFEN lowers the barriers often associated with aging by:
1. Connecting seniors to health and social programs
2. Developing digital literacy skills
3. Supporting Seniors Stepping Out social engagement events
4. Providing access to healthy food/fresh vegetables and fruits

In one year, SFEN Serves:

  •  More than 350 registered neighbours
  • 16,800 school lunches
  •  6,900 hot take out meals
  • 400 people with Post Holiday Food Boost
  • 300 community connects with other agencies
  • 120 people per month with hygiene products
  • 50 + volunteers
  • 1 connected community

Join the SFEN momentum- Help us to continue to Make a Difference. Be part of our Community Heroes – come out and Volunteer!

See: https://strongforterie.com/volunteer/

Donations are accepted at: strongforterieneighbourhoods@gmail.com See: https://strongforterie.com/donate/ Charitable Number: 743346470RR0001

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Contact:
Theresa Murphy
Strong Fort Erie Neighbourhoods Board Member
strongforterieneighbourhoods@gmail.com