About Us

Who is Erin Mills Connects? 

Erin Mills Connects community organization (EMC) was founded in 2016 as a collaborative of close to 40 community leaders. Its Steering Committee includes representatives of area schools, the Region of Peel, Peel Multicultural Council, Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, The Dam: Develop Assist Mentor, parents/guardians, and youth. Working with its partners, the group holds events that inform and connect students and parents/guardians to local resources and services that increase well-being in west Mississauga. In April 2024, it became a lead with The Dam: Develop Assist Mentor to create Planet Youth Mississauga toward implementing the Icelandic Prevention Model for youth well-being.

Erin Mills Connects community organization’s vision is:

To have a vibrant and engaged Community that can raise awareness and advocate for the needs of its members.

Our overall mission is: 

To address the needs of children, youth and families in the Community by collaboratively promoting relationships, bringing together schools, organizations and needed resources.

EMC’s Values are: Collaboration/Co-operation; Diversity/Inclusiveness; Equity and Equality; Fairness; Connectedness; Community Engagement; Respect

Steering Committee Members and Coordinator

Welcome Youth Members

Erin Mills Connects also welcomes many young people from area high schools, post-secondary institutions and apprenticeships on our Steering Committee.

EMC Collaborative Co-ordinator: Catharine Chamberlain