Do good

Early this morning, I found myself at a breakfast meeting with some pretty high-powered people. Coming from all walks of life, they are part of a network known as the Sudbury Commuity Foudation, one of a number of Community Foundations located in various cities across Canada.

The mission of the SCF is to enhance the quality of life and sustainability of our community throgh fund development, grant making and leadership.

The purpose of this morning's meeting was an occasion to formally present the most recent edition of Vital Signs, an annual checkup on the city's state of health. Packed with statistics that are gleaned from various community organizations, this report presents a snap shot of the health of the community, including the presence and impact of Aboriginal Community Life, Arts and Culture, how we are paying attention to the Environment, Health and Wellness, Housing and much more.

In the words of the Honorary Chair of the 2008 Vital Signs project, this report provides an opportunity for the private sector to benefit from another recruiting tool, for municipal leaders ... and for our citizens as an objective profile of our community.

Always concious of the need to improve on the present, a panel of experts will now begin to prepare for the next Vital Signs report, due at the end of 2009. With people like these watching out for us, and ready to help in any way possible, there is much to celebrate, and much promise for a brighter future for all those involved.