McGuinty Government Supporting Social Service Agencies, Creating Jobs

February 11, 2010     

Ontario is helping create about 450 jobs across the province by supporting infrastructure projects at local not-for-profit social service organizations.

Community Living Central Huron will be receiving a grant of $21,000 to improve energy efficiency in its Goderich facility. This is part of a $50 million investment over two years to support nearly 1,000 capital projects in communities across the province.  These projects will include expansions and renovations that will improve security, accessibility and energy efficiency at eligible social service facilities. 

Investing in infrastructure is a critical part of Ontario’s plan to restore growth, save and create jobs in the short term, and build foundations for the future.

QUOTES

• “By improving aging facilities and creating local jobs, this investment will go a long way in helping many of Ontario’s most vulnerable children, youth and families.”
  -Laurel Broten, Minister of Children and Youth Services  
  
• “The best way to improve Ontario’s economy is to invest in our people and our communities. Improving the health and safety, accessibility and energy efficiency of social service agencies creates jobs — and most importantly — hope.”
  -Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services
  
• “This investment will help Community Living-Central Huron to improve their essential local facility and support the children, youth and families within our communities. The programs offered by this organization will be more enjoyable for everyone involved.”
  -Carol Mitchell, MPP for Huron-Bruce
  
• “Funding provided through this announcement will be used for renovations - to lower a portion of the ceiling and to upgrade the washrooms in the Activity Centre.  Individuals who attend the Centre will appreciate and enjoy the improvements on a daily basis. The Agency will benefit financially through energy efficiencies to heating, cooling, and utility costs.  We are appreciative for the opportunity to participate in this project.”     
  -Rosemary Foran, Executive Director, Community Living-Central Huron

QUICK FACTS

• Investments in infrastructure projects at eligible social service facilities are part of the government’s action plan to stimulate and restore economic growth.
  
• Work on these projects will start in early 2010 and will be completed by March 31, 2011.

Carol Mitchell, 519-482-5630    Carolmitchell.ca

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