The Ontario government is increasing support to community agencies so they can continue to deliver vital front-line services to individuals and families across the province.
MPP Brian Saunderson has announced that organizations in his riding of Simcoe-Grey are receiving a total of $4,764,952.76.
“Our local agencies make our communities stronger, more resilient and inclusive. They work hard to provide people with access to the right resources and services they need to succeed and thrive,” said Saunderson. “By strengthening support to community agencies, we are helping them deliver critical services to people in need.”
As part of the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario, the Ontario government is providing $310 million over three years to address increasing operational costs for community organizations that support vulnerable populations. This includes children in care and those with special needs, people with a developmental disability, people who have experienced gender‐based violence and survivors of human trafficking.
“Community agencies provide many front-line services to vulnerable Ontarians,” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “Our government is pleased to invest in hundreds of agencies across the province so they can continue supporting those who need it most in their communities.”
The organizations are:
- Community Living Association for South Simcoe
- Empower Simcoe
- Catulpa Community Support Services Inc.
- CHL Development Support Services
- Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch
- Colibri Centre des Femmes Francophones du comte de Simcoe
- Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe County
- New Path Youth & Family Counselling Services of Simcoe County
- North Simcoe Victim Crisis Services
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
- The John Howard Society of Simcoe and Muskoka
- Victim Services of Simcoe County
- YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
- Huronia Transition Homes
- Camphill Communities Ontario
- Collingwood Crisis Centre
- E3 Community Services Inc.
- Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre Inc.
- Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
- People In Transition (Alliston) Inc.
- Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie • Community Living Georgina
- Green Haven Shelter for Women