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Seniors capturing memories and staying connected
2019-11-22
Margaret Howard’s first husband Robert died in a motorcycle accident in 1982 before any of her six children were married. Today, she has 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild who never knew their grandfather. As a member of the Rustico Bay Seniors Club, Howard is hoping to change that by...
More support for emergency shelter in the province
2019-11-08
Strong community partnerships will help enhance options for Islanders experiencing homelessness. Immediate actions include: adding transitional beds at Harvest House to support men; a continued partnership with Blooming House to support women; access to day time warming shelters and support...
More affordable housing for Island seniors
2019-11-05
More Island seniors will be able to live independently and continue to contribute to their local community with the expansion of a new affordable housing project in Charlottetown. A new 20-unit affordable housing development for seniors on Pioneer Avenue was announced last spring. The Province is...
Increased support for persons with disabilities
2019-10-25
Islanders with intellectual disabilities and their families will have more support with an increase in the number of residential beds available at community organizations across the province. Community Connections Inc., Queens County Residential Services and Inclusions East have all received...
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 –...