There are services available in Lawrence Heights, but we heard about gaps. Many women feel that affordable child care is not available. There is a need for programs and activities for children, youth, and families. Newcomers to Canada face many challenges in gaining education and employment experience. Some feel they have few options for gaining this experience.
People are worried about the quality of their housing.
We heard about the effects of funding cuts on maintenance. We also heard about the effects of cuts on providing services for children and families. For many people the presence of low-cost services would assist them in coping and managing. The residents, service providers, and elected representatives of Lawrence Heights need to consider the effects on people, and the community itself, of continuing lack of funding for needed services. The community of Lawrence Heights also has to consider the future of the area and if redevelopment is a useful option.