Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers has announced new funding for community organization facilities.
He says the Ontario government is investing $61,100 in the region for upgrades and repairs in these local facilities.
“Our government is investing in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound’s community organizations to ensure people can continue to access the high-quality programs and services our agencies provide,” said MPP Rick Byers. “We want staff to have safe, comfortable spaces to focus on the people accessing services so that clients can benefit from the services they need.”
The following community organizations are receiving funding:
-$ 8,600 – Community Living Walkerton & District, Hanover – renovate porch, ramp and stairs
-$10,400 – Community Living Meaford, Meaford – replace basement carpet
-$ 9,800 – South-East Grey Support Services, Markdale – renovate walls, breezeway and shutters
-$ 3,700 – South-East Grey Support Services, Flesherton – install exterior doors and security camera
-$13,000 – The Women’s Centre Grey Bruce, Owen Sound – extend driveway paving for additional parking
-$15,600 – Women’s House Serving Bruce & Grey, Wiarton – replace ductless A/C units
Organizations will use the funding to address essential maintenance and infrastructure repairs such as upgrading accessibility ramps and lifts, installing security systems and retrofitting kitchen and washroom spaces.
“Improving and maintaining our community organizations is an important part of delivering the high-quality programs and services Ontarians need,” said Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services.