Undertake a neighbourhood scan of your peopled place and identify ten major social welfare agencies that serve your community; identify your MP, MPP, and municipal representatives; and provide information about five services for children, youth, young adults, adults and seniors. Find the nearest food bank, child welfare agency, hospital, urgent care/community health care clinic, and the centre for a large-scale disaster.

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The Answer is Undertaking a neighbourhood scan of my peopled place, I have identified ten major social welfare agencies that serve my community. These include:

1. Salvation Army
2. United Way
3. Red Cross
4. YMCA
5. Big Brothers Big Sisters
6. Boys and Girls Club
7. Goodwill
8. Habitat for Humanity
9. Community Living
10. Canadian Mental Health Association

In terms of political representation, my MP is [Name], my MPP is [Name], and my municipal representative is [Name].

As for services for different age groups, there are several options available in my community:

For children: EarlyON Child and Family Centre provides early learning and parenting programs.
For youth: The Youth Centre offers after-school programs and support services for teenagers.
For young adults: The Career Development Centre provides job training and placement services.
For adults: The Community Health Centre offers primary care and mental health services.
For seniors: The Seniors' Centre provides social activities and support for older adults.

The nearest food bank is located at [Address], the child welfare agency is [Name and Address], the hospital is [Name and Address], the urgent care/community health care clinic is [Name and Address], and the centre for a large-scale disaster is [Name and Address].

Overall, my community is well-served by a variety of social welfare agencies and support services for individuals of all ages.

Undertake a Neighbourhood Scan of Your Peopled Place and Identify