$450,000 in Upgrades and Repairs to Local Community Facilities
August 13, 2024The investment will ensure people have access to vital children and social services in safe and accessible spaces
NIPISSING – MPP Vic Fedeli is pleased to announce that the Ontario government is investing $450,000 for necessary building upgrades and repairs to children and social services agencies. Funding through the Partner Facility Renewal program is provided to agencies, such as shelters for women and children, homes that provide daily support for people with developmental disabilities, facilities for survivors of human trafficking, and facilities for children and youth with special needs.
“Our local children’s and social services organizations are at the heart of our community and our government is proud to invest in Nipissing District,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “By funding these repairs and upgrades, we are helping to ensure that vulnerable Ontarians can access high-quality services and supports in safe and accessible spaces.”
The following agencies are receiving funding:
- $204,100 for Children’s Aid Society of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound
- $98,800 for One Kids Place Children’s Medical Treatment Centre of North East Ontario
- $79,100 for Community Living Mattawa
- $49,900 for Nipissing First Nation
- $17,500 for Crisis Centre North Bay
This year, 642 projects across the province are being funded to address essential maintenance and infrastructure repairs such as upgrading accessibility ramps and lifts, installing security systems and retrofitting kitchen and washroom spaces.
“These funds will support needed repairs at Elmwood allowing the Society and Community to benefit from the innovative programming offered at Elmwood. The Society thanks MPP Fedeli for his ongoing support, advocacy, and investment in Northern Ontario.” Nancy Lafrance Rich, Interim Executive Director, The Children’s Aid Society of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound.
“One Kids Place is very pleased to receive approval for their infrastructure renewal in the amount of $98,743. The announcement, through the Partner Facility Renewal – Minor Capital application process will help ensure the safe upkeep and requisite renovations to OKP’s physical plant. We are most appreciative of the funding and are grateful to the Hon. Minister Fedeli and the Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services for all they do to ensuring a safe environment such that our clients and families are able to access specialized care and the support they need to thrive and reach their full potential.” Brenda Loubert, Executive Director.
“Community Living Mattawa is pleased to receive $79,100 in Partnership Renewal funding this year. This funding will help our agency complete much needed renovations on one of the agency’s properties, which will allow us to continue to provide a high level of service and meet all Ministry compliance requirements. Community Living Mattawa thanks Mr. Fedeli and his government for their ongoing support. It is greatly appreciated.” David Spencer, Executive Director.
“The Ojibway Women’s Lodge is grateful to receive $49,900 in Partner Facility Renewal funding through MCCSS. This support will allow us to ensure that all exits, stairs, decks and ramps are safe and accessible for women, children, and individuals with accessibility requirements. Our doors have been open for almost 40 years, and this funding will help us continue to serve our community safely and effectively.” Wendy Lariviere, Eniigaanzid Waadookwind E-Nokiisik – Director of Social Services Nipissing First Nation.
QUICK FACTS
- Community agencies deliver vital programs related to anti-human trafficking, autism, child welfare, children’s mental health, developmental services, child development, Indigenous health and wellness, interpreter and intervenor services, violence against women and youth justice services.
- Approximately 19,000 adults with developmental disabilities received supportive living services in 2022-23.
- In 2022-23, more than 61,000 children and youth received community-based rehabilitation services, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech-language pathology.
- In addition, nearly 83,000 students received school-based rehabilitation services from children’s treatment centres.
- Over the past five years, Ontario’s emergency women’s shelters served an average of 14,300 women and their dependents each year.