Ontario is helping create about 450 jobs across the province by supporting infrastructure projects at local not-for-profit social service organizations.
Eight not-for-profit social service organizations in Prince Edward-Hastings will improve their facilities, so they can better serve low income and vulnerable Ontarians, including children, youth and families. The province is investing $ 221,188 to support these projects.
This is part of a $50 million investment over two years to support nearly 1,000 capital projects in communities across the province. These projects will include expansions and renovations that will improve security, accessibility and energy efficiency at eligible social service facilities.
Investing in infrastructure is a critical part of Ontario’s plan to restore growth, save and create jobs in the short term, and build foundations for the future.
QUOTES
“By improving aging facilities and creating local jobs, this investment will go a long way in helping many of Ontario’s most vulnerable children, youth and families.”
-Laurel Broten, Minister of Children and Youth Services
“The best way to improve Ontario’s economy is to invest in our people and our communities. Improving the health and safety, accessibility and energy efficiency of social service agencies creates jobs — and most importantly — hope.”
-Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services
“This investment will help local service providers improve their facilities and support vulnerable Ontarians including children, youth and families within their communities. It will also create more jobs and boost economic growth.”
Leona Dombrowsky, MPP, Prince Edward-Hastings
“We welcome this initiative because it will allow us to enhance how we deliver services to our clients in Prince Edward County.- Sandy Watson-Moyles, Executive Director, Alternative for Women
The social service agencies include;
Ø Alternatives for Women Prince Edward County $ 33,000
Ø Children’s Aid Society Prince Edward County 14, 688
Ø Counselling Services of Belleville and District 8,000
Ø Kerry’s Place Autism Services Roslin, Stirling, Thomasburg 98,500
Ø Madoc C.O.P.E Corporation 30,000
Ø Maggies Resource Centre 13,000
Ø North Hastings Community Integration 6,000
Ø Pathways to Independence 18,000
QUICK FACTS
§ Investments in infrastructure projects at eligible social service facilities are part of the government’s action plan to stimulate and restore economic growth.
§ Work on these projects will start in early 2010 and will be completed by March 31, 2011.
LEARN MORE
§ Read about Ontario’s investments in infrastructure.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact:
Sheila Alexander 613-962-1144
ldombrowsky.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org