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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...
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 Act, 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 for...
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...
Additional emergency shelter beds available through referral line
2021-11-29
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 this week.
Islanders in urgent need of shelter can contact the temporary shelter referral...
Being a foster family can be life changing for parents and children
2021-10-22
Mike and Janine Hamilton have been foster parents for more than ten years and have even made an addition to their home so they can help keep siblings together in families where multiple children are in care.
“Giving kids the opportunity to do things that they haven’t had the chance to do before...
Islanders asked to give feedback on Child Protection Act consultation draft
2021-09-22
Islanders can provide their input for the Child Protection Act consultation draft 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. This year, the Child Protection Act Review...
Food Security Program
2021-09-13
The Department of Social Development and Housing is offering food support for Island families impacted by the school closures in Charlottetown. If your family is facing challenges securing healthy food, this program can help. We provide pre-cooked, reheatable meals for children that are delivered...
Community Outreach Centre hosts open house
2021-09-08
Islanders are invited to the Community Outreach Centre at 241 Euston Street in Charlottetown for an open house on Saturday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is open to all members of the public who will be able to see the space, learn about the services offered, understand the...
Province launches Age-Friendly recognition program and honours the City of Summerside
2021-08-10
The Province is launching an Island-wide initiative that supports healthy aging.
Age Friendly PEI Inc. is a community organization that promotes awareness of and supports communities in their work towards becoming age friendly. An age-friendly community is one where policies, services, and...