{"id":34917,"date":"2024-08-08T16:25:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T20:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=34917"},"modified":"2024-08-08T16:25:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T20:25:53","slug":"front-line-agencies-seniors-groups-non-profits-get-provincial-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/front-line-agencies-seniors-groups-non-profits-get-provincial-boost\/","title":{"rendered":"Front-line agencies, seniors groups, non-profits get Provincial boost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

York Region organizations and local francophone seniors got significant funding boosts from the Province last week as both of Aurora\u2019s MPPs supported non-profits and community front-line agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On July 24, Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MPP Michael Parsa, who also serves as Ontario\u2019s Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, announced a total investment of $730,431.69 which will be shared by 20 community groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among those sharing the pot are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canadian Mental Health Association of York Region & South Simcoe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Centre York Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Counselling Services of York Region<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Living Central York
Sandgate Women\u2019s Shelter of York Region<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Regional Municipality of York<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victim Services of York Region<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women\u2019s Centre of York Region<\/p>\n\n\n\n

York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families<\/p>\n\n\n\n

York Region Alliance of African Canadian Communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

360\u00b0 Kids Support Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Door Support Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BridgeNorth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cedar Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mackenzie Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oak Valley Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Enterprise for Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safeguards Training for Children and Adults<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The money, according to the Province, is from $310 million allocated over three years to \u201caddress increasing operational costs for community organizations that support vulnerable populations\u201d including children in care, those with special needs, people with a developmental disability, those who have experienced gender-based violence, and survivors of human trafficking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCommunity agencies provide many front-live services to vulnerable Ontarians,\u201d said MPP Parsa. \u201cOur government is pleased to invest in hundreds of agencies across the province so they can continue supporting those who need it most in the communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support also came to Aurora\u2019s north riding through Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Friday, she presented a Provincial grants of $25,000 of Seniors Grants to L\u2019 Association des francophones de la Region de York Inc. (AFRY) and Communaut\u00e9 du Trille blanc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The funding will benefit programs intended to keep seniors healthy, active and socially connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One initiative, \u201cLes a\u00een\u00e9s s\u2019amusent!!!\u201d will connect francophone seniors each week through a selection of activities over seven months. The program will include physical activities such as pickleball, swimming and skating, as well as cultural outings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Communaut\u00e9 du Trille blanc\u2019s \u201cEngagement actif pour les a\u00een\u00e9s\u201d will use the grant to support educational sessions and physical activities for francophone seniors in the local community. The program will provide linguistic and cultural relevant opportunities for seniors to grow and learn, including technology, and facilitating intergenerational activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSupporting our French-speaking culture is an important step in ensuring the vitality of Ontario\u2019s bilingualism,\u201d said MPP Gallagher Murphy. \u201cThese grants will provide important resources for our francophone seniors, allowing older adults to engage in enriching activities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe listened to the French-speaking community and its elders; They want to be active and have fun,\u201d said Alain Beaudoin, President and Interim General Director of L\u2019Association des francophones de la R\u00e9gion de York. \u201cWe will make this easy for them by planning activity schedules without them having to worry about the administrative aspect. We will organize three one-day trips which will allow them to know new places, new people and to be stimulated to deepen or develop knowledge. Its activities will also allow some people to socialize and escape their isolation. We are very grateful to the provincial government for supporting us in the development of this program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Added Lori-Ann Seward, Executive Director of the Communaut\u00e9 du Trille blanc: \u201cThe Communaut\u00e9 du Trille blanc is thrilled to receive this grant which will allow us to offer our Active Engagement for Seniors\u2019 Program. This funding is crucial in helping our francophone seniors stay active, healthy, and connected to their community. With this support, we will be able to organize educational sessions and physical activities tailored to the needs and interests of our seniors, while promoting social inclusion and intergenerational sharing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Brock Weir<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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