SMALL STEPS. A SHARED DIRECTION.
Our priorities connect people, our environment,
and the students ready to make a difference.
PROPOSED FIRST INITIATIVES
The direction we’re building toward.Explore a collection that keeps usable textiles in use.
We’re considering a school-based textile diversion initiative. Students could research what can be collected, plan a donation drive, prepare clear guidance and track materials diverted from waste.
Early idea Any collection requires school approval and a suitable recipient or operating plan.
Help shape a collection idea ↗Choose a local need. Research what would actually help.
Our first school-based environmental initiative is in development. Students could explore native plants, pollinator support, biodiversity, waste reduction or care for a shared space, then help select a practical action.
In development The activity and location depend on student research, school approval and any permissions required.
Bring an environmental idea ↗Explore where social and environmental work can take you.
Dr. Calvin Lakhan, Director of the Circular Innovation Hub at York University, has agreed to participate in club programming and provide guidance. Community Impact Club is affiliated with the Circular Innovation Hub.
We’re also developing a Community Impact Forum: a conference-style event connecting students with professional expertise and possible educational and career pathways. Students could research speakers, plan sessions, manage communications and practise public speaking.
Being developed The Forum’s format, dates and programming depend on school scheduling and approval.
Help develop the Forum ↗Start with a need. Build a thoughtful plan around it.
Possibilities, not promises Each project needs a clear purpose and any required school, recipient and site permissions before it proceeds. We are not naming charitable organizations while discussions and approvals are ongoing.
Share a project idea ↗STUDENT RESEARCH
ACT → MEASURE → LEARN → IMPROVE
Participation, outcomes and student feedback can make each project better.
What brings students into an impact project? We want to learn, not guess.
With Dr. Calvin Lakhan’s guidance, we’re developing a study of peer-to-peer engagement and student participation. If approved, students could help gather and examine the evidence, then explain what they learned as part of their club experience.
Research question
To what extent does peer-to-peer engagement appear to influence student awareness and participation in a school-based social or environmental impact initiative?
We would compare peer referrals with routes such as school announcements, posters and the website. The responses could reveal patterns, but cannot prove what caused someone to participate. Findings could help the wider community choose better outreach approaches.
Formal research activity, use of student responses and analysis require applicable school and research ethics approvals and consent.