Welcome to our Postcard Project Information Page
The Community Health Boards (CHBs) are a committed group of volunteers who are working together to improve the health of their communities. CHBs serve a vital role in the well-being of their communities, helping to support many community-based projects and partnerships. This includes providing grants to community-based groups to support projects focused on health promotion and the social determinants of health.
Lunenburg County Community Health Board has adapted a postcard project initiated by the CHBs in Kings and Annapolis Counties highlighting the four priority areas in the Western Zone Community Health Plan. Sparked by and showcasing artwork painted on rocks placed in the community, the postcards provide awareness and action that can be taken to address each priority area; food security, housing, community connection and recreation & wellness.
Housing
42% of Lunenburg County’s 4250 renter households are spending over 30% of household income on rent and utilities; 19% are spending over 50% (2018 Canadian Rental Housing Index).
To be safe, all Nova Scotians deserve adequate, appropriate, dignified housing that is affordable
Food Security
We need nutritious food to be strong.
“Nova Scotians must become intolerant of hunger and poverty in our province” – Feed NS
We support Food Secure Canada’s call to address root causes of food insecurity mainly by establishing a livable income floor and supporting Lunenburg County residents to access local affordable healthy food.
Community Connection
Being there for each other means that everyone is included. During COVID-19, lack of reliable and affordable internet access in our rural communities has deepened existing inequities in terms of social connection, education, public health and safety. Social connection and equity for Nova Scotians requires universal access to reliable and affordable internet.
Recreation & Wellness
“Our current situation has highlighted that recreation, inclusive of arts, culture and sport, is a vital part of all our lives”
- Recreation NS and Recreation Facility Assoc. of NS
All Nova Scotians should have access to more funded and diverse opportunities for recreation and play, without barriers. (WZ Community Health Plan).
Did you mail in a Postcard?
We want to hear about it! Email us at westernCHBS@nshealth.ca or tag us on social media #CHBHealthyCommunities.
Are you interested in distributing postcards?
Contact westernCHBS@nshealth.ca
Have questions? Contact: westernCHBs@nshealth.ca
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