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• Nowruz takes place on March 21, and marks the beginning of the New Year under the Persian calendar. It is also Persian Heritage Month and International Nowruz Day. Although this is a very joyous time for our Persian colleagues and community, it is also a solemn reminder that many Iranians continue to be persecuted under an oppressive regime.
• Ramadan begins on March 22 and is observed for a month by Muslims around the world. It is a time of self-reflection, fasting from dawn to sunset, and strengthening one’s relationship with God. 
• Holi occurs on March 7. Known as the “festival of colours” and “festival of love,” it is a celebration of the Hindu God Krishna. It is celebrated across India and the Indian diaspora around the world.
• March 1 is Self-Harm Awareness Day. Mental health impacts each of us in different ways, and it is important to remain allies and support those who may be struggling. Ending the stigma is critical to creating safe spaces. For those of you who may need it, Richmond Hill offers several resources available through RHLink or by visiting the Employee and Family Assistance Program website.

 Community Watch is one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing citizens together with law enforcement to deter crime and make communities safer. Neighborhood Watch is simply a program of neighbors watching out for each other during the workday, evenings, vacations or any other absence. The purpose of the Neighborhood Watch program is to create an alert neighborhood by using simple crime prevention methods.

We are planning to promote this program stage by stage. By Feb 24, we have started the Block A enrollment for both Jefferson and Westbrook communities with the support of York Region Police support. In the next few weeks, we will launch B to H block. 

Timeline:

• Feb to April:  Social Media promotion and online promotion;
• May to Sep:  Community promotion, door to door visiting with block leader, street leader and volunteers;
• Oct to Nov:  Finishing up this program and installing the signs in the community

Successful factor: 

• We are planning to promote this program stage by stage. By Feb 24, we have started the BlockA enrollment for both Jefferson and Westbrook communities with the support of York Region Police support. In the next few weeks, we will launch B to H block. 

Registration URL:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5eTrATdGAyfVr4uzzznmeSkY33ZcnTcgCH3ZjWuy3Yhj14g/viewform

Registration URL:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuqVLpvCYphe3NqvDELL0JcAp3RlmWubPjNP40pQsAKAPkBA/viewform