University of Alberta
EN-10: Community Partnerships

ALBERTA CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL COMMUNITIES https://www.ualberta.ca/augustana/research/centres/acsrc The ACSRC is a joint initiative of the Augustana Campus and Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, and has a core operating budget and staff supported by both of these faculties. Project funds are derived from research and other grants, contribution agreements and contracts with agencies such as the Tri-Council, provincial government and similar bodies. The ACSRC has a vision of resilient rural communities across Canada linked closely to the discovery, dissemination, and application of new knowledge at the University of Alberta through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community involvement, and partnerships. Such resilient rural communities will hinge on informed citizens actively participating in community governance and development in order to support and sustain the people, livelihoods, regional and local capital, economic development and long-term social viability of rural communities as a key element of the Canadian economy, the natural environment and as home to many Canadians. ACSRC has developed many formal partnerships on a project-by-project basis.

GREEN AND GOLD COMMUNITY GARDEN https://www.greengoldgarden.com/ The Green & Gold Community Garden is a community garden that has operated on UAlberta South Campus land by a group of volunteers since 2009. By organically growing over 60 types of vegetables, herbs and flowers, fresh and local produce is available to Edmontonians; this reduces the carbon footprint of the food and may combat local food insecurity. Further, all donations collected for garden produce go to support the Tubahumurize Association in Rwanda, a not-for-profit organization that supports socially and economically marginalized women through counselling, vocational training, health education, microcredit loans and employment opportunities. These resources empower this marginalized group to improve their social and economic wellbeing.

CAMPUS FOOD BANK http://campusfoodbank.com/ Founded in 1991 by the University of Alberta Graduate Students' Association, the Campus Food Bank has grown into a registered charity that distributes food items and toiletries to all members of the university community: students, staff, alumni and their children. The Campus Food Bank is also a designated fee unit (DFU) organization, meaning it is supported by the Students' Union and by designated fees from undergraduate students. Academic staff are permitted to redirect funds to the Campus Food Bank. The food bank is governed by a board of directors that represents the diversity of the university community. Additionally, the Sustainability Council partners with the Campus Food Bank to collect donations of food and money during their large International Week Keynote speaker events.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLE PARTIES: Shirley Ross Volunteer Green & Gold Community Garden Cory Hodgson Executive Director Campus Food Bank Society