Below is a selection of comments
from our visitors around the world:
"Thanks to the website the public can finally
take part in the discourse taking place in this community"
-Reading
Toronto
"The website is creating important awareness of
the social/cultural problem the city is facing."
-Reading
Toronto
"The
material on the Jane-Finch.com website alone is an excellent
rout toward a higher understanding of this social condition."
-Reading Toronto
"A
comprehensive grassroots portal about the area"
-Emily Mills, Journalist
"Re-branding
the neighborhood as a talented and vibrant community." -The Varsity
"Jane-Finch.com is not just a website- it's a
movement." -Blacus Ninjah
"I don't like
the discrimination that occurs with regards to the Jane and
Finch area, and it's great to see you providing a responsible
look at the positive aspects of the area. Keep up your
efforts" -Dave
"..just herd the CBC ray-deo show w' you guys. had to check it
out! Peace. Thanks so much 4 yore optimism and hope about
peace in the middle of the violence!"
-Perry Bartel (pastor, with Mennonite Church Canada)
"ye i just saw the segment on the G4 tech tv channel, i just
wanted to say that the site is great, and all u guys keep doin
what your doin" -Rollen
"Heard about the site on City TV, and living in Rexdale for
almost 20 years. It is good to see some good about jane &
finch. Keep up the good work." -Lew
Andrew
"Respect for speakin the truth on The Real Toronto DVD at CBC.
The media showed that they don't care about the issues once
again." -Madd Russian
I
just surfed in and spent some time going through the site I am
very impressed. It is truly amazing what you guys are doing
and I would like to part of it and be able to help in what
ever ways I can. -Parm Gill,
Conservative candidate
"I found your site from City Pulse 24 where I have been
keeping a close eye on the recent shootings in the GTA areas.
I have been looking for a way I can try and help with this
Youth violence and gun problem. I think your website is
Amazing and I can see you all put your heart and soul into it
and I wish you much success in helping the youth in your
community.The youth today need role models like you to look up
to and emulate. I have a 15 year old son that I would like to
try and stear into the right direction of starting something
like you have done for our community. Again Great Job and I
hope you all make a difference in the lives of the kids that
need to be touched. -Lee Ann Shackleton,
Pickering
"Thank you for
the documentary Lost in the Struggle" -Daria
Mercer
"Hey whats up mark and paul. im glad to see some good guys,
trying to better the community over there in the jane-finch
area. keep it up guys." -Dean,
Australia, Melbourne
"What a positive way to redirect positive energy into an area
that always seems to get negative publicity! Mom retired @
York Finch Hospital & my sister lived on Driftwood. People
need use their eyes, ears, & voice to help police do their
job.
Every community has it's bad area but if you stand up together
you can kick some serious butt!! GOOD LUCK!!"
-Heather
"I think this
is great energy. I used to work at the Driftwood Community
Centre and in the area doing drop-in centres, camping and folk
music between 1975 and 1985 with the Black Creek Venture
Group. Keep me posted on what you are doing."
-Brian Whitehead
"Nice Site...
I think it's important to put together a site that can bring a
rough neighbourhood together and let people know that it's
safe and there are people who care." -Kalifornia
"My children
and I lived in the area in the early 1960's where there were
still lots of open spaces, the J/F corner had Towers, a
Dominion store and a few other stores in the mall, and it was
a safe area to walk around aat any time. My children went to
Topcliff school, and then we lived up by Steeles Avenue where
they were among the first children to attend an open concept
school, and that was Shoreham Public. That is where I got my
first experience volunteering for the school and have been
volunteering for many years. The family has long ago left home
and live in western Canada, I myself live in Calgary and have
done so for many years. However I can see the progress of the
J/F area over the internet and see the vast differences in
tghe area. Keep up the great work folks, and perhaps J/F will
one day again become a good area to live in."
-Flo
"Good built
web page. Nice to see that people care enough about the hood
and are trying to clean it up!"
-Juvenile
"I
really love this site... I'm a 20 yr old white Canadian male,
one of many brainwashed by the media into thinking jane-finch
is the 'Toronto ghetto' due to the actions of some..... I
think its terrific that this site has been put up and its very
cool to see a website to promote the good things in the area,
of which there are so many. Canada is about multicultural
interaction and I think a website like this is great for the
community and its people. Theres some terrific articles and I
think its amazing that your promoting local music on the
site... The best thing a community can do to fight crime is to
come together and have citizens realize that we are from
different places and lifestyles and that this city is a
melting-pot of cultures... Terrific Site, Keep it up, I
commmend you on this ongoing project the impact it will have
on the Jane-Finch and more so, the Toronto community...."
-Mike J.
"I love
jane-finch.com" -Jaclyn Nguyen
"This website
is super duper" -Rayzor George, Hamilton
"I'm
not from the area and don't fully understand the struggles
your community has to deal with but i think everybody should
check your site out even us white suburban kids. you guys are
doing a great job. as far as raising awarness is concerned,
hey i stopped by and spent two hours rooting around. i love
hip hop for the stories and because i'm a musician myself. i
may not see and live what you do but i think your message is
one of understanding and hope and thats something we can all
relate to. keep up the good work you guys truly are
ambassadors of your community.
peace love and respect!" -Adam Lutes
"Found your
link when doing research on the area. I'm a student and York
U, and wanted to let you know I think it's great that you guys
are promoting the area and supporting the people that really
care about the area. I really hope the perception changes, and
it will be thanks to groups like you when it does."
-Vanessa
"This site
gets better and better, keep up the good work guys"
"Good to see a
site like this. Community involvement is the key.'
-Derek
"Much Respect
to the site for keeping the community and people aware of what
really goes down..." -Explisit
"I start at
York University in the fall and was looking to get an idea
about what the community outside of campus was like. Thanks
for the site -- seems like there is a vibrant and talented
part of the world I didn't even think about. I found the
poetry especially compelling. Good work everyone."
-Caitlyn McColeman
"I really like
this website because it offers alot of info. to those who
moved out of the area, for example: I am an ex- Jane and Finch
resident, now pursuing my University studies at Glendon Campus
of York University at Bayview and Lawrence..."
-Mikey Morsillo
"I
love this site. Every time I come I see the positive things
that are going on there and I see people working hard to make
it a better place for everyone who lives there. Thanks for the
pictures around the neighbourhood. I can show some of my
friend where I grew up." -Reds
"Mark Simms. I don't
know you, but I believe all men are a reflection of their work. This
website is a true tool of goodness and love. Jane and Finch is more
than just a location its a way of life. A life I believe is changing.
May respect and love bless you upon your path of purpose and all those
who support it. " -Alexander Petrogiani
"www.jane-finch.com
keeps on getting better and better...most people dont know how jane
and finch is from the inside they always look at it in a negative way,
but us people from jane-finch area know what jane-finch is to us, it
aint guns and gangs alone, its about learning and more...not what u
guys think..stereotypical stuff arent always true"
-Da.Vi3t.KiD
"I like how you all
are trying to make Jane-n-Finch a better place. Keep doing your hard
work and it'll make a difference."
"All
I gotta say is that I think its amazing that first off all this site
even exists and .. everything about it" -Martina
"I grew
up in Oakburn at Sheppard and 401. I heard your show on CBC today. You
should call your effort "Jane Finch Dot Calm" because you are making a
difference." -Patrick Nelson Marshall
"Great
website. I was so shocked when I came across it. It brought back so
many memories of me and my friends growing up at Jane and Finch."
-Kathy
"Hey, I
love watcha guyz be doing here! (Talking to you Paul, Mark, and the
rest of the Jane-Finch Sqaud :D!) Ya know? What I've been seeing
helped me too :)! I can finnaly stand up to myself, not being pushed
around, finnaly learning how to talk things out, not to rumble things
out" -Brian, Redding California (U.S.A)
"What a
great site! I'm and ex-jane and fincher and totally think the site is
actually doing something productive for Jane n Finch."
-Janine
"Love
what you are doing for your community, the site is amazing and
inspiring, Be proud of who you are and where you are from!"
-Kaleigh, Red Deer Alberta
"Wow
excellent videos. You guys seem to be sending a message and it really
shows in those MTV's. It defines the truth between stereotypical and
reality. Now the everyone has witnessed your message(s) and it will be
spread not just nation but worldwide. Good job guys!"
-Kimberly Nguyen, Hamilton
"I
like your web which encourages young people to learn about the other
cultures, and make Jane and Finch to be a better living place."
-Lin, Toronto
"Grew up
in that neighbourhood and was a very happy child, as were many who
did. Still very proud that I am from there. Our neighbourhood has
always had a bad wrap because of others who choose to bring their dirt
to our backyard. Get educated, dont believe what people say! A lot of
us who grew up their turned out to be good, law abinding citizens,
well educated people. I still visit home when Im in Toronto.I
congradulate the community workers who continuously work hard to
improve things for those who live there. I will keep checking the site
for more news ...." -Lillian Gallant
"Used to
live in the t-dot; driftwood area =) currently residing in brampton.
.. must say that i appreciate what your doing for jane n finch; making
a good name for the neighbourhood i grew up in. thnx =)"
-Yvonne, Brampton
"What a
cool web site, i grew up in the famous jane&finch area back in 1972,
worked at towers dept stores, and lived at 21 potsdam rd. always loved
the jane&finch area but moved to nova scotia in 1984 when i
married.(thanks for the memories)"
-Chris Cooper, New
Glasgow, Nova Scotia
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