City allocates $3 million to 73 social services organizations
05/08/2020 14:30
The City has allocated $3 million to help 73 non-profit and charitable organizations that provide social services address immediate and ongoing needs due to COVID-19.
Funded by the federal and provincial governments, the Social Services Relief Fund will help 40 homelessness service providers and residential services homes, along with 33 community agencies that provide essential services and supports for at-risk residents and equity-seeking groups. These organizations support the Indigenous community, isolated seniors, mental health, food security, day programs, community houses, community hubs, residential services homes, supportive housing and emergency shelters.
Centre de ressources communautaires Vanier - $40,000
Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre - $40,000
Somerset West Community Health Centre - $40,000
Orléans-Cumberland Cmmunity Resource Centre - $36,599
Nepean Rideau Osgode Community Resource Centre - $33,680
Centre de ressources communautaires de la Basse-Ville - $33,200
Carlington Community Health Centre - $30,512
South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre - $12,500
Community houses
Debra Dynes Family House - $15,885
Banff Avenue Community House - $13,681
Confederation Court Community House - $7,300
Day programs
Anglican Community Day Programs - $94,000
Caldwell Family Centre - $66,970
Centre 507 Association of Ottawa - $14,700
Centre espoir Sophie - $16,454
St. Joe's Women’s Centre - $30,400
To determine which organizations to fund, the City’s Human Needs Task Force assessed community needs and other COVID-related funding currently available. The task force prioritized organizations that support at-risk residents, address food security and serve residents in group-living settings.
In addition to the relief fund, the City will provide $1 million worth of personal protective equipment to funded organizations to support the health and safety of frontline social services staff. Thanks to a generous donation from Telus, the City will also distribute 100 tablets with a year of data to agencies in need.
The City will reassess community needs over the coming months and the Human Needs Task Force will continue to work closely with community agencies to address the needs of our most at-risk residents.
Quotes
“As the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved in Ottawa, the City’s Human Needs Task Force has responded to the emerging and dynamic needs of our community. Their diligent work with the Social Services Relief Fund will help ensure at-risk residents can continue to access the essential services they need.”
-Mayor Jim Watson
“The 73 social services organizations supported by the Social Services Relief Fund take care of the most vulnerable residents in our community. Their work is critical to improving food security, maintaining safe housing, and improving quality of life for all residents.”
-Councillor Jenna Sudds, Chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee
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