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Hurricane Fiona relief to NGOs, seniors, social programs and social housing recipients
2022-09-28
Islanders who have been impacted by Hurricane Fiona will receive financial support from the Province. “We have had devastating impacts from Hurricane Fiona, putting many Islanders in extremely challenging circumstances. Our main priority is to ensure Islanders are safe and have their immediate...
Hurricane Fiona’s impact on Social Assistance and AccessAbility Support programs payments
2022-09-26
Islanders who receive regular monthly payments from provincial Social Assistance and AccessAbility Supports programs are being asked to visit their local Social Programs office to pick up their monthly cheques due to the impacts of Hurricane Fiona. Islanders who receive payments through online bank...
Statement by Hon. Matthew MacKay in reaction to IRAC rental increase decision
2022-09-21
Hon. Matthew MacKay, Minister of Social Development and Housing issued the following statement after IRAC released their decision on rental increases for 2023: “Now is not the time to introduce record high rental increases in this province. Full stop. After learning about the decision by IRAC on...
Temporary Emergency Shelter available during Hurricane Fiona
2022-09-21
In the event that Hurricane Fiona continues to track towards Prince Edward Island, temporary emergency shelter for people using temporary encampments will be provided at Jack Blanchard Hall, 7 Pond Street, Charlottetown from Thursday, September 22 to Sunday, September 25. The temporary emergency...
Progress reports on Community Needs Assessment on Emergency Shelters and the Needs Analysis of Housing Supports in Prince County
2022-08-31
The department of Social Development and Housing is pleased to release progress reports on the Community Needs Assessment on Emergency Shelters and the Needs Analysis of Housing Supports in Prince County . The Community Needs Assessment on Emergency Shelters was commissioned in 2019 inform planning...
Caring Dads program aims to break abuse cycle
2022-08-10
A new program being offered by the Department of Social Development and Housing aims to help male caregivers break the cycle of gender-based violence in their families. Caring Dads is an intervention program for self-identifying men who have abused, neglected, or exposed their children to domestic...
Islanders invited to give feedback on Hillsborough Park Concept Plan
2022-08-02
Islanders are asked to give feedback on future plans for Hillsborough Park. The Department of Social Development and Housing on behalf of the PEI Housing Corporation is planning for the future development of its 85 Acre Hillsborough Park property in Charlottetown. Residents are invited to join...
Call for nominations – Senior Islanders of the Year
2022-07-21
Nominations are being accepted for the annual Senior Islanders of the Year Award. "This respected award is given to Island seniors who are leaders and mentors in Island communities. These awards are about recognizing and celebrating the significant contributions of Island seniors, through...
Tremploy Starts Construction on New Facility and Launches Capital Fundraising Campaign
2022-07-06
Construction has started on the new Tremploy Skills Development Centre to provide vocational training and support services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Today Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of...
Seniors Navigator on-site schedule in locations across PEI
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/seniors-navigator-on-site-schedule-in-locations-across-pei
2022-06-30
The Seniors Navigator assists seniors, near seniors, caregivers and family members of seniors with accessing information on programs, supports, and services. To book an in-person meeting at a location nearest you call 1-866-770-0588. Walk-in appointments are also welcome during scheduled on-site...