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Government invests additional $2.7 million to increase social programs rates
2024-02-20
Increases to social programs rates will come into effect on March 1, 2024 to expand support and resources to Island households receiving assistance.
Islanders receiving Social Assistance or Assured Income benefits will see a five per cent increase to their basic unit rate (BUR), a monthly...
Fall School Food Lunch program starting September 11, Summer Food Program wraps up on August 31
2023-08-22
The last deliveries for the Children’s Summer Food Program will be on August 29 and August 31, 2023. Island families that have not yet registered for the program but would like to register for meals will need to do so by Wednesday, August 23 at 11:59 p.m. Anyone who is already registered for the...
Children’s Summer Food Program open for registration
2023-06-20
The Children’s Summer Food Program is open for registration for families most in need of support this summer.
Precooked meals that can be reheated are available for any Island family facing challenges in accessing healthy food for their school-aged children. Registration is required and meals...
Additional shelter beds have been added due to pending cold weather
2023-02-01
The Department of Social Development and Housing is working with community partners to ensure Island residents have access to safe, warm shelter.
The Department is working with shelter providers across the province to ensure all available beds are being utilized.
Bedford MacDonald House will...
PEI Home Heating program increases funding and is available year-round
2022-11-30
The Province, in partnership with the Salvation Army, is offering financial support to Islanders who need help paying for their home heating costs.
The PEI Home Heating program is open for applications to eligible Islanders and will now operate on a year-round basis. Starting on December 1, the...
Government invests $7 million into rate increases for social programs and social housing rental rates
2022-11-03
Government is making the largest investment in the province’s history into social program benefits to positively impact Island households receiving assistance in several different ways. These changes will come into effect on December 1, 2022.
Island households receiving provincial social...
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...
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...
Children’s Food Security will launch for a third summer
2022-06-17
The children’s food security program will open for registration for families in need of support on June 20.
Precooked, reheatable meals will be available for any Island family facing challenges in securing healthy food for their children. Registration is required and meals will be delivered to...