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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 assistance...
Seniors recognized for outstanding contributions to Island communities
2022-10-21
Six Island Seniors have been awarded the Senior Islander of the Year for 2022. The Senior Islanders of the Year Awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in areas like volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership, mentorship, fundraising, community participation and career achievement. "...
Seniors’ Grocery Vouchers dated October 6 experiencing issues
2022-10-15
Seniors who received grocery vouchers dated October 6, 2022 through the Senior Grocery Voucher Program, may experience issues with their voucher due to a processing error. This only applies to vouchers printed on October 6, 2022. Any person who received an electronic grocery voucher by email will...
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...
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...