Capital Investment Recognizes The Important Community Work Of Local
Agencies
TORONTO, May 7 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government is investing more than
$4.7 million in 33 Toronto and surrounding community social services
organizations that serve people with developmental disabilities, and women and
their children fleeing domestic violence.
"This funding recognizes the significant community contributions these
organizations make to the well-being of our citizens and of our province,"
said Minister of Community and Social Services Madeleine Meilleur. "We're
helping community agencies to keep their facilities accessible, safe and
secure for people who need their services."
These grants will go to projects that will help to improve the quality of
life for thousands of Ontarians in Toronto and in communities in and around
the GTA.
"The investment of $4.7 million in capital repairs and maintenance across
Toronto is a positive sign that the Government is committed to ensuring that
people with a developmental disability can live with respect and dignity in
our communities," said Sandy Keshen, President & CEO of Reena.
"Through this initiative, we are helping community agencies concentrate
their efforts on services for people in need," said Thornhill MPP Mario Racco.
"By helping more people with a developmental disability achieve a higher
quality of life, we're investing in a brighter future for Ontario."
The funding comes from the 2007 Ontario Budget, which included additional
measures that will benefit vulnerable individuals and families, such as:- Creating a new Ontario Child Benefit that will help nearly
1.3 million children in low-income families
- Raising the minimum wage to $10.25 in 2010
- Increasing Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works
rates by 2 per cent - a 7 per cent increase since 2003."By supporting agencies that work for people who need a little extra
help, we are helping to build stronger, safer communities for us all," the
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May 7, 2007
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CARE FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE
IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREAThe McGuinty government is improving the province's social services
system with grants of more than $9 million to 48 community agencies that
provide direct services to people in need. These investments will stimulate
economic activity and improve the quality of life for people with a
developmental disability, women and their children fleeing violence in their
homes and others who are vulnerable.
Community developmental services agencies provide residential and day
programs for people with a developmental disability as well as services and
support for those who are caring for loved ones in their homes.
Violence against women agencies provide safe shelters for women and their
children, as well as transitional and housing support as women work to create
a new life for themselves and their children, free of violence.
In Toronto and area, 33 agencies are receiving a total of $4,781,079.-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Agency Location Project Cost
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The Ontario Community Centre for the Deaf
Inc. (Bob Rumball Associations for the Deaf) Toronto $ 142,240
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Cerebral Palsy Parent Council, Participation
House Markham $ 221,453
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Christian Horizons Inc. Toronto $ 20,000
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Community Living Toronto Toronto $ 778,924
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Community Living Oshawa Clarington Oshawa $ 297,225
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Community Living York South, Richmond Hill Richmond Hill $ 155,000
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Community Living Ajax, Pickering & Whitby Ajax $ 74,000
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Community Living Georgina Sutton $ 32,400
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Community Living Newmarket Aurora District Newmarket $ 106,700
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Durham Association of Family Respite Services Oshawa $ 5,000
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Independent Living Residences for the Deaf
& Blind in Ontario Newmarket $ 65,000
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Family Transition Place Orangeville $ 350,000
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Griffin Centre Toronto $ 69,200
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Governing Council of the Salvation Army in
Canada-Honeychurch Family Life Resource
Centre Brampton $ 315,000
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Jewish Vocational Services of Greater Toronto Toronto $ 12,429
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Kerry's Place Autism Services Toronto $ 30,414
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L'Arche Toronto Homes Inc. Toronto $ 314,800
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L'Arche Daybreak Richmond Hill $ 103,600
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Mary Centre of the Archdiocese of Toronto Toronto $ 55,000
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Meta Centre for the Developmentally Disabled Toronto $ 92,200
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Montage Support Services of Metropolitan
Toronto Toronto $ 168,500
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Muki Baum Association for Rehabilitation of
Multi Handicap Downsview $ 105,014
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New Leaf Learning and Living Together Queensville $ 181,700
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Operation Springboard Toronto $ 10,000
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Participation House Project Oshawa $ 22,060
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Reena Thornhill $ 468,700
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The Governing Council of the Salvation Army
in Canada (Broadview Village) Scarborough $ 64,000
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Surex Community Services Toronto $ 55,200
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Surrey Place Toronto $ 30,000
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Vita Community Living Services of Toronto Weston $ 318,100
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Women's Habitat of Etobicoke Toronto $ 50,000
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WoodGreen Community Services Toronto $ 18,500
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Yorktown Child & Family Centre (Yorktown
Shelter for Women) Toronto $ 48,720
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Total: $4,781,079
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Contact:
John Letherby
Communications and Marketing Branch
416-325-5187
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For further information: Marc Despatie, Minister's Office, (416)
325-5219; John Letherby, Communications and Marketing Branch, (416) 325-5187
