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SUBMIT YOUR IDEA FOR A SESSION AT THE SUMMIT TODAY!

We are looking for session ideas that are highly engaging and reflect the theme of “You Are Welcome.” Sessions should spark meaningful conversations, inspire action, and leave participants with ideas they can take back to their own neighborhoods. While sessions will be 45 minutes in length, there will be a variety of formats. Whether your idea works best as a 10-minute highlight within a panel or as a standalone session, we’d love to hear from you!

Your session idea should fit into one of the following topics:

1. Supporting Hamilton’s Most Vulnerable Residents

2. Housing Affordability and Insecurity

3. Engaging Citizens from All Hamilton Neighborhoods

4. Ensuring Hamilton is family and kid-friendly

5. Opportunities for Families to Serve and Engage

6. Welcoming All to the Table

7. Youth Engaging Youth in Community Leadership

8. Encouraging Physical Activity for Everyone

9. Small Businesses as Community Activators

10. Ensuring Everyone Feels Welcome Downtown

11. How to Engage and Involve Residents

12. Anything else that would fit into the theme of "You are Welcome"

    
    Please submit your session idea by Monday, December 9th, and let us know if you're interested in presenting or helping to bring the session to life. Together, we can create a summit that truly embodies the spirit of Hamilton, where every voice is welcomed, heard, and valued.  

SAVE THE DATE!

17STRONG’s third annual Hamilton Neighborhoods Summit will be taking place on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at Hamilton High School, located at 1165 Eaton Avenue.

We are thrilled to officially announce the 2025 Hamilton Neighborhoods Summit, where this year’s theme, "You Are Welcome," will take center stage! The summit will emphasize the importance of inclusivity and collaboration in building a stronger, more united Hamilton. We believe that by bringing more voices to the table, sharing ideas, and aligning our efforts, we can make the most meaningful impact on our community.

This year’s summit will focus on creating opportunities for residents, leaders, and community builders across Hamilton to come together and engage in open dialogue. By communicating openly and working as a team, we believe that everyone’s input is valuable and can help move our community projects forward—after all, many hands make light work!

We invite you to join us in celebrating our shared commitment to fostering a more vibrant and welcoming city, where every contribution, no matter how big or small, drives progress for the benefit of all. Together, we can ensure that Hamilton is a place where everyone feels welcomed and valued.

This year, the annual Hamilton Neighborhoods Summit will feature a Microgrant Celebration Lunch to highlight the achievements of the 2024 Microgrant recipients. In addition, the Summit will host an awards ceremony honoring outstanding contributions in our community. Recognitions will include Small Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, the Rising Youth Leader Award, and the Kathleen Klink Award for Neighborhood Leadership.

Submit your nomination for the Kathy Klink Award!