Our Mission
Located in the South West of Montreal, five minutes from the downtown core, Little Burgundy is a vibrant and diverse community, and a great place to live. However, it does face challenges related to poverty, racism and gentrification.
To help develop the community of Little Burgundy and to work with community partners to enhance the cultural, social, economic and environmental well-being of the community.
To be a presence to the community of Little Burgundy and accompany its people through their struggles and successes.
Since 1927, Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre has provided empowering educational programming for residents of Little Burgundy from birth through adulthood.
Our Vision
Our vision is for a community where:
- There are opportunities for growth and involvement, and access to information and resources.
- Everyone's potential is recognized and achieved.
- Diversity is celebrated, and people feel respected, supported and cared for.
Little Burgundy
Located in the South West of Montreal (five minutes from the downtown core), Little Burgundy is a vibrant community, and a great place to live. It does, however, face challenges related to poverty, racism and a negative impression of the community by others.
Statistics
- Population of over 10,000
- 37 % recent immigrants
- 2/3 of children and youth live below the poverty line
- Highest concentration of low-income housing in Quebec
- 40% of families are headed by a single parent
- 32% of Little Burgundy students drop out before finishing high school
PUBLICATIONS
Annual Reports
Tyndale Community Centre Staff
Shauna Joyce ,
Executive Director
shaunajoyce[at]tyndalestgeorges.com
514-931-6265 ext. 33
Trish Gardham ,
Fund Development Director
trishgardham[at]tyndalestgeorges.com
514-931-6265 ext. 25
Leyla Suleiman ,
Early Childhood Department Director
leylasuleiman[at]tyndalestgeorges.com
514-931-6265 ext. 29
Darnell Jones ,
Children, Youth and Families Department Director
darnelljones[at]tyndalestgeorges.com
514-931-6265 ext. 26
Natalie Miron ,
Adult Development Department Director
nataliemiron[at]tyndalestgeorges.com
514-931-6265 ext. 20
Monique Barling ,
Volunteer Department Director
moniquebarling[at]tyndalestgeorges.com
514-931-6265 ext. 31
Leandra Borneck ,
Librarian
leandraborneck[at]tyndalestgeorges.com
514-931-6265 ext. 28
Jacqueline Mitchell ,
Accounting Director
jacquelinemitchell[at]tyndalestgeorges.com
514-931-6265 ext. 40
Tina Naim ,
Communications Coordinator
tinanaim[at]tyndalestgeorges.com
514-931-6265 ext. 35
Board Members
Lorne Steinberg - Chair
Eli Pichelli - Vice-Chair
Anthony Marinelli - Treasurer
Jerry Asiedu-Pipim - Director and Community Representative
Michael Bucheit - Director
Debra Dennis - Director and Community Representative
Jane Edwards - Director
Cynthia Fish - Director
Betty Goldwarg - Director and Chair of the Programs Committee
Michael Hiles - Director
Robert Johnson - Director
Azieama Khan - Director and Community Representative
Jessica Marrone - Director and Chair of the Special Events Committee
Angela Meo - Director
Ron O'Connell - Director
Tyndale St-Georges Board member responsibilities
The function of the board of directors of Tyndale St-Georges is to consider and advise on strategies and programs for the furtherance of the organization’s objectives, to provide guidance to the Executive Director, to provide oversight of the finances of Tyndale St-Georges and to insure that the principles upon which the organization was founded are respected.
Each board member has the following responsibilities:
- Attend at least 7 out of the 10 monthly meetings.
- Participate in at least one board committee.
- Represent and promote Tyndale St-Georges in a positive manner at all times.
- Maintain respectful communication with community members, staff members and fellow board members.
- Assist with funding and fundraising initiatives.
- To the extent possible, attend Tyndale St-Georges fundraising, community involvement and internal events and activities.
- Respect board confidentiality.
- Respect and support all board decisions.
- Always act in the best interest of the organization.
Board meetings last about 2 hours and are generally held in the early evening on the last Monday of each month from September to June. Committee meetings are held when needed, usually monthly, and may last 1 hour. Therefore board members can expect to spend at least 30 hours per year on Tyndale's work.