Guelph's Vital Signs 2008

The Guelph Community Foundation is pleased to publish Guelph & Wellington's first VitalSigns® report - a graded report card of the quality of life in our community. VitalSigns® is broad in scope and is more than data. Nearly 700 individuals participated in the grading process, sharing their views on Guelph & Wellington's wellness and liveability.

It is said that the first step to problem solving is awareness of the problem. This report provides that awareness. In part, it will guide The Foundation's granting decisions and give us the understanding we need to advise donors of the priorities in our community. We hope it will inform the decisions of community leaders both elected and otherwise. We hope it will influence grant recipients, charities, community groups of all kinds, and those who support
our community through donations and volunteerism.

Further, we want the report to stimulate those not yet involved to get engaged in our community. Making a difference is not restricted to those who are privileged and financially wealthy; it is open to anyone of generous spirit. Everyone can make a difference in some way.

 

Pauline Curtis, Chair
The Guelph Community Foundation
Cindy Lindsay, Executive Director
The Guelph Community Foundation

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