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More funding and supports available for Island seniors
2021-06-17
Program changes provide more money and supports to help Island seniors living in their own homes. The Seniors Independence Initiative offers financial assistance for light housekeeping, home maintenance, snow removal, grass cutting, meal preparation, and transportation. Improvements to the...
Community Outreach Centre moves to new location
2021-06-10
The Community Outreach Centre will move to its new home at 241 Euston Street in Charlottetown tomorrow. The centre will continue to be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offer support to people seeking financial assistance, counselling, employment, food and housing. Islanders can...
Youth Worker Spotlight: Karrie MacDougall
2021-05-06
Karrie MacDougall has been a staple figure in the lives of some of PEI’s youth in care. Karrie is a member of the Child and Family Services team in PEI. She is the Team Lead for the Transitions Apartments that support youth who have aged out of care. Her work includes program development,...
More support for food security and shelter programs for Islanders
2021-04-29
Boys and Girls Club in the province will receive more funding to support community programming that improves food security and shelter for people in need of this help. The provincial government is providing $100,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Summerside, in partnership with the LifeHouse Group...
Province funds 24 affordable housing units for individuals and families
2021-04-15
Another 24 affordable housing units will be available for individuals and families in need of housing in PEI. The Province is partnering with the Canadian Mental Health Association of PEI and Habitat for Humanity PEI on two projects to build the affordable units. “The Canadian Mental Health...
Grant funding doubled for community based seniors programs
2021-03-26
Funding to the Seniors Secretariat for community-based seniors programs will double in 2021-22. Island community groups representing or supporting seniors can access new or additional funds that promote healthy aging and active living, aging in place, social inclusion and age-friendly communities...
Social Worker Spotlight: Devon McGregor
2021-03-26
Devon McGregor is one of the more consistent adults in the life of some of our Island youth. As a member of Prince Edward Island’s Child and Family Services Child in Care Team, Devon serves youth in foster homes, group homes or those about to age out of the system in a variety of ways. Her work...
Islanders asked to give input on Child Protection Act review
2021-03-22
Islanders can provide their input for the Child Protection Act review through online submissions beginning today. The Act is reviewed every five years by an advisory committee on behalf of the Minister of Social Development and Housing. Islanders can submit their input at Child Protection Act...
Islanders can access more money through home repair and seniors programs
2021-03-19
The amount of funding available to Islanders for grants through home repair programs is increasing. The 2021-22 provincial budget includes a $678,000 investment for incremental increases to the following programs over a three-year period: eligible grant amount for Seniors Safe at Home will...
Temporary Shelter available through referral line
2021-03-15
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...