Six community agencies to get a facelift

Nipissing MPP Monique Smith
News Release

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Local agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities and families struggling with domestic abuse are getting much-needed repairs, renovations and upgrades to their buildings.

The government is investing $55,076 in 6 community agencies throughout Nipissing. 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 these projects:

Community Living North Bay
$12,676

Mattawa Women’s Resource Centre
$5,200

L’Arche North Bay
$4,000

Crisis Centre North Bay
$14,000

Community Living Mattawa
$9,200

Almaguin Highlands Community Living, Powassan
$10,000

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.

“Agencies such as these provide essential supports in our community,” said Monique Smith, MPP for Nipissing.  “It is important that their buildings are kept in good working order to allow staff to continue to provide services to those in our community who need them.” 

“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.”

“We are very appreciative of the one-time funding received by the provincial government through the Partner Facility Renewal Program. The funding will be used to replace a metal entrance door as well flooring in the Four Elms Emergency Shelter. The shelter sees one thousand people in emergency situations over the course of a year,” said Kristine Woods, Executive Director of the Crisis Centre of North Bay.

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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