danforth: Access Alliance is one of five agencies based in Access Point on the Danforth, according to The Toronto Star. Jonathan Nicholls / for the Toronto Star Access Point on Danforth is a multiservice community hub for the neighbourhoods surrounding Danforth and Victoria Park Aves., shown here. According to the United Way, a strong neighbourhood is one where nobody is disadvantaged because of where they live. Jonathan Nicholls / for the Toronto Star Unfortunately, many of Toronto's inner-city neighbourhoods don't fit this definition, with residents living below the poverty line, a lack of adequate community programs and infrastructure, and growing needs. From 2005 to 2014, through targeted investments and partnerships, 269 million was invested in 220 programs, including the development of community hubs for social services, and funding for resident-led projects, such as playgrounds and community gardens. Consultation for the Building Strong Neighbourhood Strategy BSNS began in 2005, and the following year the United Way launched the program, which aimed to close the growing gaps in 13 priority neighbourhoods by improving access to social programs and services.
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