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Nominations open for PEI Senior Islanders of the Year awards
2020-11-10
Nominations for the PEI Senior Islanders of the Year awards are being accepted until December 16, 2020.
These annual awards recognize significant contributions in several areas such as volunteerism, fitness and recreation, fundraising, community involvement, education, and this year, leadership...
Facemasks available for low-income Islanders
2020-12-02
Facemasks are available for low-income Islanders at all Food Bank locations across the Island. The masks are three-ply, non-medical and reusable.
The Province has collaborated with the PEI Associations of Food Bank to distribute masks to Islanders in need. As of November 20, non-medical masks or...
Supports for Family Violence
2024-04-11
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available.
Adult and Child Protection
If anyone suspects a child or a vulnerable adult is at risk of neglect or abuse, report your concern.
Child Protection
1-877-341-3101 (8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday) and 1-800-341-...
Emergency basic needs supports and food program available for Islanders
2021-12-30
The Department of Social Development and Housing will offer ongoing emergency basic needs supports and food delivery for Island families impacted by school closures.
Emergency Basic Needs Supports
Any Islander who is currently impacted by COVID-19 with limited social supports, is...
Seniors’ Food Security program extended until February 11
2022-01-31
The Province is extending the Seniors’ Food Security program until February 11, 2022.
Seniors aged 65 plus facing financial challenges with securing healthy and nutritious food can apply for the Senior’s Food Security program. Challenges include significant financial barriers, requiring to self-...
New Canadian Red Cross program offers a hand in friendship to lonely adults
2022-01-24
The Canadian Red Cross Friendly Calls program helps Islanders who may be struggling with loneliness and isolation especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of loneliness can cause health issues ranging from high blood pressure to a reduced quality of life and cognitive decline.
The...
Emergency Basic Need Supports
2021-12-30
The Department of Social Development and Housing is offering help for Island families impacted by COVID-19 and self-isolation. If you are facing an urgent need caused by isolation measures and have no other support, we can help.
Islanders are encouraged to use the 211 PEI service to help you find...
Community Outreach Centre hosts open house
2021-09-08
Islanders are invited to the Community Outreach Centre at 241 Euston Street in Charlottetown for an open house on Saturday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is open to all members of the public who will be able to see the space, learn about the services offered, understand the...
Celebrating 211 Day
2022-02-11
Today is 211 Day recognizing the free, confidential assistance available to people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
The 211 system provides a single point of entry for Islanders to access supports and services in their communities. When someone dials 2-1-1, they reach a 211...
Islanders asked to give input on draft Residential Tenancy Act changes
2021-12-23
Islanders are invited to provide input on updates to the Residential Tenancy Act, which will provide more protections for Island landlords and tenants.
Key changes in the Act include when to grant greater than allowable annual rental increases, new eviction timelines, a right of first refusal for...