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Community facilities receive provincial funding for building upgrades and repairs

November 14, 2024   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Ontario government is investing $85,400 in two local social service agencies for necessary building upgrades and repairs.

Camphill Communities Ontario Inc. and CLASS Community Living Association for South Simcoe will receive provincial funds through the Partner Facility Renewal program which 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.

The funding is part of the government’s $21.6 million investment to ensure that agencies across the province continue to connect people to support in safe, accessible facilities.

“Our local children and social services organizations are at the heart of our community and our government is proud to invest in Simcoe-Grey,” said local MPP Brian Saunderson. “By funding these repairs and upgrades, we are helping ensure that vulnerable Ontarians can access high-quality services and supports in safe and accessible spaces.”

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.

“Community agencies make our province stronger and more vibrant by connecting people to the services they need, where they need it,” said Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa. “Our government is investing in hundreds of local community agencies so that they can spend more time helping people and less time worrying about building repairs.”

“CLASS acknowledges and thanks MPP Saunderson and MCCSS for their continued support through the Partner Renewal Grant Program. This program ensures that CLASS will continue to provide exceptional services and support to adults with developmental disabilities in the South Simcoe area,” said Barbara Barta, CLASS communications manager.

Over the past five years, Ontario’s emergency women’s shelters served an average of 14.300 women and their dependents each year.

The Partner Facility Renewal Program will provide a total of $21.68 million for 642 projects at 181 community agencies across the province. 

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