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Improving foster care for Island children
2019-10-11
Recommendations to improve the provincial foster care program will benefit foster parents and the health and well-being of Island children in care. There are currently 80 foster families across the Island and approximately 200 children in care of the Province. A recent review of the foster care...
Five Island seniors recognized for community leadership
2019-10-02
The accomplishments and contributions of five Island seniors have helped build stronger communities across the province. That is why they’ve been named Prince Edward Island’s 2019 Senior Islanders of the Year. Eileen Chiasson-Pendergast, Patrick Curley, Wanda MacLean, Paul H. Schurman and Isabel...
New program will increase affordable housing options for Islanders
2019-10-01
Supporting the development of new affordable housing units across Prince Edward Island will make the current rental market more affordable for Islanders. The new Affordable Housing Development Program is now accepting applications to support private sector affordable housing units. The program...
Holland College Human Services Program expands to West Prince
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/holland-college-human-services-program-expands-west-prince
2019-09-23
Students looking to earn a Human Services diploma at Holland College will soon be able to take the program on the West Prince Campus in Alberton. Students in the Human Services Program learn about various intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities and obtain practical skills to help...
Online child care subsidy calculator provides easy access to information
2019-09-20
Islanders now have access to quick, online information about their qualification for help with early learning and child care costs. A bilingual Child Care Subsidy Calculator has been created, to help families determine their eligibility for the child care subsidy program and get an estimate of...
New Community Housing Fund accepting applications for help with housing projects
2019-09-18
Islanders in need of assisted living or increased home support will have more help and options through new community-led housing projects. Non-profits, community-based service organizations, municipalities and developers can now apply for financial support through the new Community Housing Fund –...
Overflow shelter support opening during Dorian
2019-09-06
To help Islanders experiencing homelessness during the potential effects of Hurricane Dorian, overflow shelter support will open at Jack Blanchard Hall (7 Pond Street, Charlottetown) starting at noon on Saturday, September 7. It will remain open until at least noon on Sunday, September 8. Further...
More investments in housing support for Islanders
2019-08-26
Additional investments in rental support will provide greater stability and security for low-income Islanders and seniors. Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island announced an additional $2 million investment for mobile rental vouchers to help Islanders in need. This is above the $2.2...
Island voices sought for poverty reduction council
2019-07-09
The province’s poverty reduction council wants to add more community members to ensure poverty reduction measures address the diverse needs of Islanders. Islanders with lived experience and those who work day-to-day with Islanders experiencing poverty are encouraged to apply through Engage PEI . “...
Do you know an outstanding Island senior?
2019-06-28
Nominations for the annual Senior Islanders of the Year awards are being accepted until August 9. The annual awards recognize the significant contribution of Island seniors in community life including volunteerism, artistic achievement, fund raising, community participation, fitness and recreation...