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New Canadian Red Cross program offers a hand in friendship to lonely adults
2022-01-24
The Canadian Red Cross Friendly Calls program helps Islanders who may be struggling with loneliness and isolation especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of loneliness can cause health issues ranging from high blood pressure to a reduced quality of life and cognitive decline. The...
New Seniors’ Food Security program and more funding to food banks
2022-01-20
The Province is providing funding to food banks who are not members of the Association of Island Food Banks and is introducing a food security program for seniors. Seniors aged 65+ facing financial challenges with securing healthy and nutritious food can apply for the Senior’s Food Security...
Province provides $900,000 to Island food banks and home heating program
2022-01-14
The provincial government is providing $900,000 in funding to the Association of Island Food Banks and the Salvation Army to assist Islanders most in need of support. The Association of Island Food Banks will receive $500,000 to help people in communities across the Island and the Salvation Army...
Men’s shelters in Charlottetown change to bookings by phone
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/mens-shelters-in-charlottetown-change-to-bookings-by-phone
2022-01-07
Reservations for temporary shelter at Bedford MacDonald House and Deacon House in Charlottetown will change to phone-in bookings through the Shelter Support Line instead of in-person reservations beginning Monday, January 10. Both men’s shelters will now operate on a 12-hour service model from 8...
Temporary shelter available through Shelter Support Line
2022-01-07
Temporary shelter is available for Islanders in need, especially during extreme weather events or inclement weather. Additional emergency shelter beds have been allocated in preparation for inclement weather tonight and into the weekend. Islanders in urgent need of shelter can contact the Shelter...
Food security program for children will continue until January 17
2022-01-05
The Department of Social Development and Housing will continue to offer food delivery to Island families facing challenges with food security as a result of the Province-wide school closures. The Food Security Program will provide pre-cooked, reheatable meals for children that would have otherwise...
Emergency basic needs supports and food program available for Islanders
2021-12-30
The Department of Social Development and Housing will offer ongoing emergency basic needs supports and food delivery for Island families impacted by school closures., Emergency Basic Needs Supports, Any Islander who is currently impacted by COVID-19 with limited social supports, is encouraged to...
Islanders asked to give input on draft Residential Tenancy Act changes
2021-12-23
Islanders are invited to provide input on updates to the, Residential Tenancy Ac, t, which will provide more protections for Island landlords and tenants. Key changes in the Act include when to grant greater than allowable annual rental increases, new eviction timelines, a right of first refusal...
Santa’s elves come in all ages in Kensington
2021-12-22
The Seniors Centre in Kensington was set up like Santa’s workshop earlier this month. A small group of seniors and students from the local community worked like elves to assemble blessings bags for the Kensington Food Bank and Kensington Intermediate Senior High School (KISH) guidance department...
Social program rates to increase in addition to December top up
2021-12-15
Islanders receiving provincial social program benefits who have school aged children will see their winter school aged allowance doubled for this year. This one-time increase will support 1,345 school aged children. For December 2021, families with children aged 4-11 will receive a $200 allowance...