Success Stories
Take a look at some of our past successes with grants and funding!
What are Neighbourhood Action Grants (NAGS) ?
NAG’s are grants up to $650 for you to do a project in your Preston Heights Neighborhood (events, activities, learning opportunities and legacy projects)!
Grants support local residents to be leaders in community development projects in their neighbourhoods.
While we no longer offer NAGS, we invite you to explore our page to see some of the inspiring projects and successes from past NAG events. These stories highlight the creativity and dedication of our community, and we’re proud of what was accomplished together.
How did we use our grants?
The Preston Little Free Garden
The Preston Heights Little Free Garden is a NAG project created by a local resident. They created a free community garden on her front lawn for her neighbours to enjoy together. They used NAG funding from the Lyle S. Hallman foundation to help purchase and set up the garden. Neighbours can help in the growing and maintenance of the garden and enjoy its harvest -for free!
A Community Effort and Space
The garden provides free fresh produce for all and any neighbours that walk by it. But it has also become a wonderful spot for community connection – a space where neighbours can meet each other and build a sense of community and belonging.
Adults in Motion Cambridge painted the garden bird feeder. The Agent Gordon Team kindly donated tomato cages. The Preston Lawn Bowling Club kindly donated the bench. Nearby neighbours painted it together.
Follow the Little Free Garden
You can follow the latest updates on the Little Free Garden on social media:
www.facebook.com/prestonlittlefreegarden
http://www.instagram.com/prestonlittlefreegarden
You can find out more about other Little Free Garden Projects below:
http://www.littlefreegarden.com/
Winter dance
A winter elementary school dance with a DJ at Preston Heights Community Group from grades 4-8. Our leads had glow sticks, instax pictures, and pizza for the group.
Learn, Create, Relax Retreat
A three hour self-care and learning retreat for the community created by 2 board members. The event started with a financial literacy workshop followed by an art workshop. 10 minute reflexology hand treatments were available throughout the event.
Clothing drive
Two PHCG youth planned a neighbourhood clothing drive event at the Centre. They collected items ahead of time and had refreshments for people during the event where they could come and pick up items.
Goals of NAGS
Our goals for the Neighbourhood Action Grants are to support residents around:
- leadership development
- community skill and capacity building
- building community & relationships
Past Community Cuts Project
Why Community Cuts?
A fresh cut can make a big impact on our personal health and wellbeing. Community Cuts helped support families in accessing cuts for children and youth. It also supports local businesses and the building of community partnership
Thank you to the barbers, hair stylists and businesses that provided awesome cuts in 2023!
Cuts by Jerome
310 King St E unit B, Cambridge
548 288 4270
Cuts by Jerome | Facebook
The Upper Cut
855 King St E # 107, Cambridge
519 650 2202
https://theuppercut.ca/
Essence Salon and Spa
22 Queen St E, Cambridge
519 651-1415
www.essencesalonandspa.ca
The Barber Shop
355 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge (Inside Cambridge Centre)
519 267 6555www.cambridge-centre.com/stores/cambridgecentre-cambridge-centre-the-barber-shop
Rudy & Trudy Hair Stylists
24 Hopeton St Unit B, Cambridge
519 623 0190
https://rudyandtrudy.com/
Hair Connection
60 Main St #102, Cambridge
519 267 3555
www.hairconnectionsalon.com/cambridge
Mohamad’s Barber Shop
95 Saginaw Pkwy, Cambridge, ON
519 267 1062
Mohamad’s Barber Shop | Facebook
Questions about the Neighbourhood Action Grant Process?
Download the NAG information sheet, and send us an email to chat through ideas for what you can do in your neighbourhood.
Need help brainstorming an idea? Lets chat!