NEW UPGRADES FOR COMMUNITY AGENCIES IN BRANT
Supporting People, Strengthening Local Economies
Local agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities and families struggling with domestic abuse are getting much-needed repairs, renovations, and upgrades.
“I am thrilled that these organizations in my riding of Brant are receiving additional funds from our government,” said MPP Dave Levac. “They are more than deserving of these investments and I know our community will benefit from these renovations and retrofits.”
The government is investing $152,581in 28 community agencies throughout the riding of Brant. This money will be used to help maintain and upgrade buildings, allowing these agencies to continue to provide important services for residents. Specifically, the investment will support:
· The Nova Vita Women’s Shelter Inc by installing automatic door devices, completing several barrier-free renovations, and mounting new fire alarms;
· Community Living Six Nations by replacing numerous doors;
· Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation by installing wheelchair accessible doors and buttons;
· Brantwood Residential Developmental Centre by installing new back flow preventors and replacing a ceiling lift.
These community service agencies help people with developmental disabilities lead active, fulfilling lives. They also give shelter and support to parents and children struggling with domestic abuse.
Today’s announcement is part of a broader $5-million investment that will improve community services and bolster local economies across the province.
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“Community service providers want to help people, not worry about leaky roofs or broken furnaces,” said Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services. “Helping them pay for repairs and important renovations means they can focus more on people and less on finding the funds they need to keep their buildings safe, secure and in good repair.”
QUICK FACTS
Ontario’s developmental services system helps more than 40,000 people with a $1.5
billion budget each year.
In 2008-09, emergency shelters across the province served approximately 13,000 women and 9,000 children.
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