FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR LOCAL WOMEN’S SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS
May 27, 2016NORTH BAY – More than $210,000 has been awarded to two local groups under the Ontario Women’s Directorate, Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced today.
The grants include:
- $187,181 to Nipissing First Nation to continue delivering the Employment Training for Abused/At-risk Women program;
- $23,804 to the Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound to continue delivering the Microlending for Women in Ontario Program
The Ontario Women’s Directorate works with women’s organizations across the province to advance women’s equality, support their safety, and improve their economic security.
“I offer my congratulations to these groups for their commitment to investing in women and building a successful, vital community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and fully participate in the workforce,” said Fedeli.