Press Release: The Table, Library Pilot Project extends Community Navigator Program

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22, 2024 – The Table, Library Pilot Project extends Community Navigator Program

For the months of March and April, a Community Navigator from The Table Community Food Centre will be at the Perth & District Library every Wednesday from 2-5pm to offer resources and support to individuals in navigating community resources.

Navigators can offer resources, referrals, and support on a wide array of issues from applying for help with utility bills, to replacing lost identification, to helping fill out paperwork, to discussing options in a difficult situation. This service is available to all community members.

“Community Navigators are a team at The Table who have lived experience of living on low incomes and navigating programs and resources in our local area”, said Ramsey Hart, Executive Director of The Table. “It is currently offered at The Table Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2-5pm and we are excited to collaborate with the Library to pilot offering this program at the Library as well”.

“The Library’s mission is to share knowledge and foster community, and we often assist in finding and connecting folks with information”, said Erika Heesen, CEO/Chief Librarian. “Partnering with The Table’s Community Navigators is a great fit, and we’re delighted to pilot this program at the Library over the next two months”.

To learn more about the services offered by The Table, please visit The Table’s website at www.thetablecfc.org.

To learn more about the services offered by the Library, please visit the library’s website www.perthunionlibrary.ca.

Contacts:
Perth & District Union Public Library
Contact: Erika Heesen, (613) 267-1224
eheesen@perthunionlibrary.ca

 The Table CFC
Contact: Ramsey Hart, 613-267-6428
ramsey@thetablecfc.org