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Temporary shelter available for Islanders in need

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/temporary-shelter-available-islanders-need
2021-02-16
Temporary shelter is available for Islanders in need, especially during extreme weather events or inclement weather.  Islanders in urgent need of shelter can contact the temporary shelter referral line at  1-833-220-4722 or dial 2-1-1., Media contact:, Rebecca Gass Senior Communications Officer...

Islanders invited to celebrate 211 Day

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/islanders-invited-celebrate-211-day
2021-02-11
The United Way of PEI and the provincial government are recognizing February 11 as 211 Day, to increase awareness about how the 211 service can support Islanders. 211 is a free, confidential helpline that is available 24/7, every day of the year (including holidays) in 150+ languages.  When someone...
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Another seniors housing complex will open in Charlottetown

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/another-seniors-housing-complex-will-open-charlottetown
2021-01-25
Island seniors will benefit from an additional 16 social housing units that will be built on Lions Crescent in Charlottetown.  Construction for a new 32-unit senior’s complex will begin this spring thanks to a partnership with the Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club. With funding from the Affordable...

Additional social housing coming for Island seniors

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/additional-social-housing-coming-island-seniors
2021-01-18
A new 30-unit development will give Island seniors more options for affordable housing units in Charlottetown.  The new 30-unit social housing development on Beach Grove Road will help to ensure seniors have a safe and affordable place to live. Funding for the project was approved in the 2020-21...
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Facemasks available for low-income Islanders

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/facemasks-available-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...
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More funding to support emergency, transitional and affordable housing

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/more-funding-support-emergency-transitional-and-affordable-housing
2020-11-24
The provincial government is providing more funding to the Salvation Army to help keep Islanders safe and out of the cold this winter.   A total of $3,700,000 over three years will support the Bedford MacDonald House men’s shelter, Smith Lodge and the Community Outreach Center. Smith Lodge will...

Nominations open for PEI Senior Islanders of the Year awards

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/nominations-open-pei-senior-islanders-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...

More affordable housing units for Islanders

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/more-affordable-housing-units-islanders
2020-10-21
Islanders will benefit from more affordable housing with the construction of 14 new housing units within three rural communities across the province, providing more affordable housing options for those most in need.  These new units have been approved through the Affordable Housing Development...

Community organizations get more support

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/community-organizations-get-more-support
2020-10-15
The provincial government is increasing funding for non-government organizations that provide community-based supports and services to help Islanders.  “Now more than ever, the supports that these organizations provide are critical for Islanders. We know there is an added strain for these...

New affordable housing for Islanders

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-affordable-housing-islanders
2020-06-24
Islanders seeking affordable housing through the province’s social housing registry will benefit from 64 new housing units in five island communities.  Financial support, through the Affordable Housing Development Program, is supporting 12 new affordable housing units with private developers in...
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