Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson and Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers jointly announced the Ontario government is investing $250,000 locally and $1.57 million across the Western Area of the Province to help women who have experienced violence and survivors of human trafficking to access the supports they need.
The funds are also aimed at helping children and youth who are entering shelters with their guardians to get the early intervention support they need.
The investment sees local organizations receive:
- $66,186 – Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation
- $80,510 – The Women’s Centre Grey Bruce
- $87,548 – Women’s House Serving Bruce Grey
- $42,889 – Women’s Shelter, Second Stage Housing and Counselling Huron
The province is investing $6.5 million in Ontario in two categories:
- Up to $3.6 million for frontline agencies in rural and remote communities to strengthen culturally responsive supports for Indigenous women and reduce geographic barriers
- Up to $2.9 million to increase access to services and supports delivered by child and youth workers, early childhood educators, and other related or culturally specific service providers to children and youth entering a shelter.
