Marjorie House to receive upgrades
McGuinty Government Supporting People, Strengthening Local Economies
Ontario is helping agencies in Atikokan, Thunder Bay, and Marathon provide improved services for individuals with developmental disabilities and families struggling with domestic abuse by supporting local repairs, renovations and upgrades.
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. Ontario is investing $68,000 in 4 community agencies throughout Atikokan, Thunder Bay, and Marathon to help improve accessibility and security, or meet necessary building code and health and safety requirements.
Atikokan, Thunder Bay, and Marathon agencies sharing in the funding include:
* Atikokan & District Association for Development Services to construct an outside fire escape for upstairs apartment and to repair a broken sewer line
* Atikokan Crisis Centre to repair stairs in the building and security install on windows
* Marathon Marjorie House to re-pave the driveway
* Thunder Bay OPTIONS Northwest Personal Support Services to repair water system
holding tanks and the roof
Today’s announcement is art of a broader $6-million investment to 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. Michael Gravelle, MPP Thunder Bay – Superior North is pleased with the funding announcements “I am delighted that the Ontario Government is assisting local non-profit social service agencies by providing the necessary funds they need to repair and upgrade accessibility to their facilities. These capital projects will help our community by
improving services these organizations provide and by creating jobs in the process.”
Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services feels this funding will ensure those providing services can focus on helping people in need “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 Meilleur.
QUICK FACTS
* Ontario has committed over $300 million dollars in capital spending since 2004 for
agencies in the developmental services and violence against women sectors.
* In 2008-09, emergency shelters across the province served approximately 13,000
women and 9,000 children fleeing domestic violence.
LEARN MORE
- Find out how Ontario is investing in infrastructure in communities around the province.
- Learn how Ontario is improving services for people with a developmental disability.
