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Poverty Elimination Strategy Act Baseline Report
2022-06-23
The Prince Edward Island Poverty Elimination Strategy Act was enacted in May 2021. This report lists indicators set out by the Act to be reported on and baseline data related to those indicators. It also notes achievements of the Poverty Reduction Action Plan to the end of March 2021, while...
Seniors Food Support Program Application
2022-06-23
Brochure and Application for the Seniors Food Support Program. Applications will be accepted until August 26, 2022.
Province launches seniors’ food support program
2022-06-23
Low-income Island seniors age 65 and older who are facing food insecurity due to rising inflation can now register for a one-time grocery card of $100. Registration will be accepted online at Seniors Food Support Program . Print registration forms are also available online and can be returned to...
PEI Home Renovation Programs Minimum Requirements for Ramps and Landings
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/ramps_and_landings_specs_form.pdf
2022-06-22
This guide includes the minimum requirements for the construction of landings and ramps as per the National Building Code and Standards for Barrier Free Design. In order to qualify for funding through provincial housing programs such as the Seniors Safe @ Home and PEI Home Renovation Programs all...
Children’s Food Security will launch for a third summer
2022-06-17
The children’s food security program will open for registration for families in need of support on June 20. Precooked, reheatable meals will be available for any Island family facing challenges in securing healthy food for their children. Registration is required and meals will be delivered to...
Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
2022-06-15
The abuse and neglect of an older adult can occur anywhere and can happen to anyone. June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day to bring attention to the issue of elder abuse and recognize that rights don’t get old. “We, as a community, benefit from the contributions of older adults...
Financial Support for Non-Government Organizations
2022-06-10
PEI charities and non-profit organizations who provide services to clients in the social sector may be eligible for funding to help with the rising costs of fuel and food. Financial Support for Non-Government Organizations will provide eligible organizations a one-time grant to help cover some of...
New support for NGOs and community organizations
2022-06-10
NGOs and community organizations can apply to receive up to $10,000, per organization, to assist with the rising cost of living for organizations and clients. Non-profit and community organizations can apply to receive a grant of up to $5,000 to support their clients with the rising cost of living...
Housing Assistance
2022-06-01
Housing assistance provides low income Islanders with appropriate housing at a reduced cost. For qualified applicants, this might be renting a social housing unit or receiving funding that reduces the cost for rental market housing. The program is needs-based with priority given to those assessed...
Social Assistance Policies
2022-05-27
General Policies, 1.1 Program Description 1.2 Delegated Authority 1.3 Documentation Requirements, Application Policies, 2.1 Application for Assistance - General 2.1.1 Family Violence 2.2 New Applications 2.3 Re-Application/Reviews 2.4 Home Visits (replaced by the general policy on Home Visits...