Powassan Library will get $22,400 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Resilient Communities Fund to build its resilience and sustainability by increasing staff hours and purchasing new technology to bring the Powassan Library’s pre-teen tech programs back to pre-pandemic levels.
“Non-profit organizations such as the Powassan Library are critical to the success of the community, delivering programming that helps people live healthier, happier lives,” said MPP Vic Fedeli.
“The benefits to our patrons are significant," said Marie Rosset, CEO, Powassan Library. "First, they will have access to state-of-the-art computers, laptops, and iPads. Furthermore, and maybe even more importantly, they will have greater access to tech help, since this grant adds eight more hours per week for an IT staff to provide one-on-one technology help to members of the public. Additionally, we will now have a Meta Quest 2 VR Headset, which will provide members of the public an opportunity to experience total immersion with 3D positional audio, hand tracking, and easy to use controller. It should prove to be quite popular, especially with our teen population.”
The Resilient Communities Fund supports community-based organizations that deliver programs and services in Ontario and require funding to build capacity, resilience and sustainability.
