Community capacity relates to the assets that already exist within a community. These can include concrete resources needed to address particular issues, as well as the wisdom, expertise and leadership to make things happen. The underlying assumption of community capacity is that all members in the community have something to offer in terms of problem solving and strategies to undertake collective concerns. 

Capacity building refers to the means by which a community can tap into its own strengths. It is not possible for “outsiders” to come into a community and create capacity. Capacity building is not likely unless the community has the assets to begin with and the will to mobilize these assets.

Community Spotlight:

Pinawa Early Childhood Development Committee - grassroots

grassroots, formed in June 2000, is an early childhod development support committee whose members are parents or people who work in Education, Child Care and Health.  They also work together with the Recreation Office and Town Council on shared interests.  They ensure and enhance services, programs and events available to families with young children.  Volunteers working with grassroots believe that the early years, ages 0 to 6, have a profound importance in our development.  They have received grants from Manitoba Education, Literacy Partners, Celebrate Canada, the Cabot Foundation and also Bright Beginnings. 

grassroots organizes many preschool initiatives taking place in the small community of Pinawa - Toy Lending Library, Potluck and Play, Story Time, and family literacy events just to name a few! 

For further information, please contact Jackie Sturton at F.W. Gilbert School at 753-2559

Bright Beginnings is proud to partner with this wonderful organization!!