ABOUT VERONICA VERNON

"My name is Veronica Vernon, I live in Ajax Ontario. I am happily married for 30+ years and have 3 children and 2 grand kids.

I am the president of a non-profit organization called VV's Adult Support Centre Corp. My desire is to help the elderly who cannot be left at home alone so they come to the day care in the day, and go home to be with their family in the evening.

Since 2004, I have been operating a summer day camp called Victory Summer Day Camp. It runs during the month of July and August. In September 2006, I started an after school program upon noticing the academic struggle with students in my community. On January 27, 2007, a youth program was launched. Through these programs I feel as though I have been able to get my message across to the community as well as lending a helping hand to all those in need.

I also organize a free Christmas dinner since 2006 for the youths in the community. In the past, I held crime prevention events with the youths in the Durham region. At these events, government officials, business managers, and community leaders get together to discuss how we can prevent crime in our community and be able to send a message to impact the youth on a "no need for violence attitude."

I have a love and a passion for helping people in need and especially the children and youth. I believe that as a community leader I have an obligation to influence, encourage, and empower our youth of today in order to make a difference for tomorrow."