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New Supportive Housing in Charlottetown
2019-02-19
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are partnering to give victims of family violence and vulnerable young adults access to stable and affordable housing units as they transition to safer living arrangements. Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of...
New Housing for Seniors in Summerside
2019-02-14
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are partnering to give Island seniors with modest incomes more suitable and affordable places to call home in Summerside Today, Robert Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families,...
Government makes it easier to get help for home renovations
2019-02-06
The provincial government is accepting applications for the 2019 PEI Home Renovation Program and has expanded the eligibility criteria so that more Islanders can benefit. The program provides grants of up to $6,000 for major home renovations such as electrical, structural, heating, plumbing, and...
Children’s Commissioner and Advocate to improve the well-being of children and youth
2019-01-18
Supporting Island families, Investing in the well-being of children and youth through enhanced community and government collaboration, service navigation and advocacy will allow Island families to reach their full potential. The Government of Prince Edward Island has named Michele Dorsey, Queen’s...
Government funding will help Blooming House pilot a women’s shelter
2019-01-14
Housing Action Plan supporting shelter solutions, The provincial government is partnering with community organization, Blooming House, to open a women’s shelter in the Charlottetown area later this month as a winter pilot project. Blooming Housing will receive $60,000 from the Province to hire...
Early Issue of Family and Human Services November payments
2018-11-27
Supporting Island families -, Social Assistance and Child and Family Services clients who receive regular monthly payments from the Department of Family and Human services will be issued program payments on Wednesday, November 28 by cheque and Electronic Funds Transfer. Although Canada Post...
Islanders invited to serve on the poverty-reduction council
2018-11-22
Supporting Island families, Islanders are invited to help implement the Poverty Reduction Action Plan by providing advice to government and support to community networks on initiatives that will help those who need it most. The Poverty Reduction Council will monitor the delivery of 67 concrete...
National Housing Day
2018-11-22
Supporting Island families, November 22 is National Housing Day and Islanders are encouraged to work with provincial and municipal governments to help improve access to safe, affordable housing across the province. Meeting housing challenges is a need Islanders share with the rest of Canada and...
Additional funding to support survivors of sexual assault
2018-11-15
Supporting Island families, Government is investing more than $216,000 in additional funding for the Prince Edward Island Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (PEIRSAC) to increase access to free specialized therapeutic services for those Islanders needing this support. “Timely trauma counseling...
New initiatives to help all Islanders participate and thrive
2018-11-02
Significant new investments in shelter, food, and help for individuals looking for employment will give more Islanders an opportunity to participate to their fullest and assist those who need it the most. The Prince Edward Island government today announced a series of initiatives to support...