Community Living gets an early gift from Dalton and Monique

Nipissing MPP Monique Smith
News Release

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Ontario is helping Community Living North Bay provide improved services for individuals with developmental disabilities by supporting local repairs, renovations and upgrades.

Community service agencies such as Community Living North Bay help people with developmental disabilities lead active, fulfilling lives. Ontario is investing $215,100 for the Community Living Banner Street residence and $127,800 for the Community Living Cedarview residence to help improve accessibility and security, and meet necessary building code and health and safety requirements.

Community Living North Bay will use this funding to adhere to fire code compliance in both homes.

Today’s announcement is part of the government’s ongoing investment to help keep community facilities in good repair, improve accessibility and services for those in need. These investments also support the province’s Open Ontario Plan to create new opportunities for jobs and growth across the province.

“Every investment we make in Nipissing’s social service agencies is an investment in the people and families of Nipissing,” said Monique Smith, MPP for Nipissing. “Making these investments will strengthen our community, and our economy.”

“Community service providers want to help people, not worry about leaky roofs or broken furnaces. 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 and secure,” said Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services.

“I was absolutely delighted to get the news today that we are receiving $342,900 in infrastructure funding. These dollars will allow us to complete all the necessary renovations to ensure our group homes on Laroque Road and Banner Ave meet fire safety regulations and remain safe for the people who live there. This funding from the province during these tough economic times demonstrates the commitment to ensuring people who have disabilities continue to be supported in a safe environment,” said Jennifer Valenti, Executive Director for Community Living North Bay.

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